Astros sign first baseman Jose Abreu ‘to a three year deal worth about $20 million per year’

First-baseman Jose Abreu will be moving to Houston after agreeing to a deal with the Astros.

According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the former Chicago White Sox slugger will be signing with the reigning World Series champions on a three year deal.

The Houston Chronicle’s Chandler Rome says the deal with the 35-year old Abreu will be worth around $60 million – carrying an average annual value of $20m per year. 

Exact details, term, and financials have not been officially confirmed by the team.

This move signifies an end to the Astros career of 38-year old Yuli Gurriel – who was a rival of Abreu’s back when they both played in their native Cuba.

Former White Sox 1B Jose Abreu is signing with the Houston Astros for a reported three years

Abreu, who hit 15 HR, 75 RBI, .304 AVG, .378 OBP, and .446 SLG last year will earn $20m a year

Abreu is a three-time MLB All-Star and won the American League MVP award in the 2020 season. That year he was also named to the All-MLB second team, lead the American League in RBIs, and took home the American League Hank Aaron Award for hitting the most home runs that season.

In 2014, Abreu was given the AL Rookie of the Year award. Since that rookie season, Abreu has the second most RBIs in the major leagues among active players.

This season, he had a batting average of .304, an on-base percentage of .378, and a slugging percentage of .446 to his name. Abreu hit a slight slump in production in 2022, hitting only 75 RBIs and a career low 15 home runs.

Abreu has a career .292 batting average, a .354 OBP, and a .506 slugging percentage over nine MLB seasons.

Abreu has a career .292 batting average, a .354 OBP, and a .506 slugging percentage