
Jose Abreu has been released. Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images.
It's official, the Houston Astros have released first baseman Jose Abreu after almost two disappointing seasons.
The Astros have released first baseman José Abreu from the Major League roster, General Manager Dana Brown announced today.
The Astros will announce a corresponding move later today.
— Houston Astros (@astros) June 14, 2024
The Astros announced the news on social media Friday afternoon.
Abreu had the ninth-worst OPS in baseball in 2023, and recorded a .124 batting average in 2024.
The Houston Texans came into this draft with many anticipating they would trade up to address their need on the offensive line. Instead, the Texans elected to trade back to pick No. 34 after agreeing to a deal with the Giants.
The Texans also receive pick number 99, and a 2026 third-round selection.
🚨 We’ve traded pick 25 to the Giants for pick 34, 99 and a 2026 third-rounder 🚨 pic.twitter.com/SZWhBVKHlS
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) April 25, 2025
When Ohio State's offensive lineman Donovan Jackson and Texas receiver Matthew Golden went off the board right in front of them, the Texans decided to go with a contingency plan, it seems.
We'll have to wait until Friday night to see what the Texans do with their picks.