(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) The Houston Astros had to make a tough decision on Friday. After signing first baseman Jose Abreu to a three-year, $58.3 million contract before the start of the 2023 season, the team released the former star on Friday. It was certainly shocking for some, but from a performance standpoint, it’s…
(Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) In MLB, players who have a reputation for being good clubhouse presences are valued, especially if they are respected veterans who have had success. Of course, there has to be a minimum of on-field production to justify their presence on the roster. In the specific case of Houston Astros first…
(Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Before the start of the 2023 season, the Houston Astros made a puzzling move: they signed a veteran, past-his-prime slugger in Jose Abreu to play first base. Abreu, of course, had been one of the most productive players in the American League for almost a decade with the Chicago…
Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Wilyer Abreu has been one of the top rookies in baseball this season. Along with playing above-average defense in right field, the 24-year-old Boston Red Sox outfielder has logged a 155 wRC+ while slashing .316/.396/.519 over 91 plate appearances. His 1.1 WAR ranks second among rookie position players, behind Baltimore’s Colton…
