Reports: Jose Abreu leaving WhiteSox, signing with Astros.
On Oct. 5, the White Sox closed out the season with a game against the Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field. "I don't like goodbyes," he said through a translator."I want to thank for all the support, for always having my back. These were a special nine years and I hope that there can be more. But up to now it's been very special and I'm going to be forever grateful for them.
When he hit the free-agent market on Nov. 6, there was a very strong sense Abreu was going to sign with another team. Monday was the day, and the 35-year-old first baseman reportedly agreed to a three-year contract with the World Series champion Astros. Once Abreu passes a physical, the deal is expected to be worth just under $60 million.Abreu will be 36 in January and he hit a career-low 15 home runs this season. On the flip side, he had a slash line of .305/.379/.446 and ranked sixth in the American League with 40 doubles.
Abreu was also blocking Andrew Vaughn, the Sox's first-round draft pick in 2019. A natural first baseman, Vaughn had to play the outfield the past two years and was a liability out on the grass. by signing up you agree to our terms of service "Just go out there and play baseball, try to be an athlete," Vaughn said of playing in the outfield.Under new manager Pedro Grifol, the Sox open the 2023 season with a March 30 game at Houston.Houston has one of baseball's most formidable lineups, but there wasn't much production from first base out of Yuli Gurriel or Trey Mancini this season.
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