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.
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