The Astros have signed infielder Zack Short to a minor league deal, according to his MLB.com transaction tracker. Chandler Rome of The Athletic has confirmed the deal for the ACES client and that it comes with an invitation to big league camp. Short, 30 in May, has appeared in parts of the past four major league seasons. He has generally served as a light-hitting utility … [Read more...] about Astros Sign Zack Short To Minor League Deal
Astros, Luis Garcia Avoid Arbitration
The Astros and right-hander Luis Garcia have avoided arbitration, per the Associated Press. The righty will make a salary of $1.875MM in 2025. That’s the same salary he made in 2024, a year he missed while recovering from Tommy John surgery. The arbitration system operates in such a way that salaries almost never go down. As such, it’s fairly common for a player to miss an … [Read more...] about Astros, Luis Garcia Avoid Arbitration
MLBTR Podcast: Brent Rooker’s Extension, Gavin Lux, And Catching Up On The Holiday Transactions
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Athletics and Brent … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Brent Rooker’s Extension, Gavin Lux, And Catching Up On The Holiday Transactions
Astros, Framber Valdez Avoid Arbitration
The Astros and left-hander Framber Valdez have agreed to an $18MM salary to avoid arbitration, per a report from Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The deal comes in just $200K over Valdez’s $17.8MM projection from MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz and represents a $5.9MM raise over Valdez’s 2024 salary. Valdez is represented by Octagon. The 31-year-old southpaw was dominant as ever … [Read more...] about Astros, Framber Valdez Avoid Arbitration
Astros, Angels Have Shown Interest In Alex Verdugo
The Mets, Astros, Blue Jays and Angels are among the teams that have checked in on free agent outfielder Alex Verdugo this offseason, reports Chris Cotillo of MassLive. FanSided’s Robert Murray reported earlier this week that the Pirates were also interested in the lefty-hitting outfielder. Verdugo is looking to bounce back after a disappointing year in the Bronx. He hit just … [Read more...] about Astros, Angels Have Shown Interest In Alex Verdugo