Veteran infielder Brendan Rodgers and the Houston Astros agreed to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Wednesday, per Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. Rodgers became a free agent for the first time on November 22 after being non-tendered by the Colorado Rockies. After being selected third overall in the 2015 Major League Baseball Draft, Rodgers debuted on May … [Read more...] about Astros Ink Veteran Infielder Brendan Rodgers to Minor League Deal
Framber Valdez Says There Are No Extension Talks at the Moment
Chandler Rome of The Athletic has reported that extension talks with Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez have been silent. The 31-year-old left-handed ace will hit free agency following the 2025 season. On January 9th, the Astros steered clear of arbitration with Valdez by locking him in on a one-year, $18 million deal. Valdez told reporters that Houston has yet to approach … [Read more...] about Framber Valdez Says There Are No Extension Talks at the Moment
Astros Plan Altuve Split Between Second Base and Left Field
The possibility of José Altuve switching positions is becoming a reality. Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown revealed on Tuesday, as reported by Chandler Rome of The Athletic, that Altuve, the face of the franchise and starting second baseman since his major league debut in 2011, will see both time at second base and left field in 2025. “We aren’t taking anything off the … [Read more...] about Astros Plan Altuve Split Between Second Base and Left Field
Astros Aiming to Retain Postseason Star
According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the Houston Astros are powerfully trying to keep their star free-agent third baseman, Alex Bregman. The postseason star is still available despite gaining interest from multiple teams such as the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, and Toronto Blue Jays. If the Astros could hold onto him, he would stay in his natural position at third base, … [Read more...] about Astros Aiming to Retain Postseason Star
Utility Market Heats Up with Interest from Blue Jays and Astros
The free-agent market is heating up and Jurickson Profar has become a name to watch. According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros are among the teams expressing interest in the versatile utility player. Feinsand adds that the San Diego Padres, though they love Profar, may not see eye to eye financially to hash out a reunion. Between Alex … [Read more...] about Utility Market Heats Up with Interest from Blue Jays and Astros