While the Astros prepare for the 2024 season, star infielders Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman are headed into the final years of their contracts, with free agency looming next winter. As relayed by The Athletic’s Chandler Rome, Houston GM Dana Brown recently made clear that the club has not had extension discussions with either player this winter. The same goes for outfielder Kyle … [Read more...] about Astros Notes: Extensions, Hader, Pressly, McCullers
Joel Kuhnel Elects Free Agency
Reliever Joel Kuhnel elected free agency this week, according to his MLB.com transaction log. That was his right after being outrighted by the Astros, marking the second time in his career that he cleared outright waivers. Kuhnel, 29 next month, split last season between the Reds and Houston. He pitched 13 innings over nine MLB appearances, allowing eight runs with five walks … [Read more...] about Joel Kuhnel Elects Free Agency
Astros, Josh Hader Agree To Five-Year Contract
The Astros and left-hander Josh Hader are reportedly in agreement on a five-year, $95MM contract. The deal has no deferrals, which makes it the largest contract ever given to a relief pitcher in terms of present-day value. Edwin Díaz signed a $102MM deal with the Mets prior to last season, setting a new benchmark for a reliever, but there was some deferred money that dropped … [Read more...] about Astros, Josh Hader Agree To Five-Year Contract
Astros “Making A Push” To Sign Josh Hader
The Astros are “making a push” to sign left-hander Josh Hader, per a report from Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The southpaw is represented by CAA Sports. It hasn’t yet been reported what kind of contract discussions are taking place between the club and Hader’s representatives, but it will undoubtedly involve significant numbers. It was reported earlier this … [Read more...] about Astros “Making A Push” To Sign Josh Hader
Kendall Graveman Expected To Miss 2024 Season Following Shoulder Surgery
Astros right-hander Kendall Graveman underwent shoulder surgery last week and is expected to miss the 2024 season as a result, the team announced Tuesday. The team did not specify the nature of the procedure. Graveman, 33, missed the 2023 postseason due to shoulder troubles. Doctors recommended a rest-and-rehab approach to the injury, and that proceeded well enough for the … [Read more...] about Kendall Graveman Expected To Miss 2024 Season Following Shoulder Surgery