Houston Astros sign Cristian Javier to contract extension
A DONE DEAL
11 February 2023
A DONE DEAL
The Houston Astros and Cristian Javier have agreed to a contract extension. It's a 5-year deal for $64 million.
New #Astros GM Dana Brown wastes no time on the job, signing Cristian Javier to 5-year, $64 contract extension.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 10, 2023
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!
We have signed RHP Cristian Javier to a five-year contract extension, Astros GM Dana Brown announced today. The deal will run through the 2027 season. pic.twitter.com/7b63quYIZW
— Houston Astros (@astros) February 10, 2023
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