Astros to sign free agent first baseman José Abreu on three-year deal
The Houston Astros are in the process of finalizing a deal with free agent first baseman José Abreu for three years and roughly $50 million.
Abreu, 35, is a three-time All-Star, a Rookie of the Year winner and the 2020 AL MVP. Last season, he played 157 games for the White Sox and hit .304/.378/.446. He is free agent and is ranked 17th in RJ Anderson's list of top 50 free agents. The Astros won the 2022 World Series. Abreu will play first base for them. He will be placed in the middle of their order between Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker. Jose Altuve will lead off. Alex Bregman and Jeremy Peña will fill the two and six holes.
Astros will sign free agent first baseman José Abreu on three-year deal. Abrau is 36 and will turn 36 before spring training. He's a good hitter with a high exit velocity.
