Houston Astros sign Cristian Javier to contract extension

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Houston Astros sign Cristian Javier to contract extension
Cristian Javier signs a long-term extension with Houston. Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images.

The Houston Astros and Cristian Javier have agreed to a contract extension. It's a 5-year deal for $64 million.

Javier was 11-9 last season with a 2.54 ERA over 148.2 innings pitched. His combined no-hitter against the Phillies flipped the World Series and helped Houston win a championship in 2022. A great signing for Houston!

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Kickoff is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. The induction ceremony takes place on Saturday, August 3.

Andre Johnson will be the first player inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Houston Texan. Former Chicago Bears Devin Hester, Steve McMichael and Julius Peppers will join Johnson in the 2024 HOF class.

Randy Gradishar, Dwight Freeney and Patrick Willis complete the HOF class of 2024.


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