Astros' Bryan Abreu: Settles at $1.75 million
Astros' Bryan Abreu: Settles at $1.75 million
www.cbssports.comBryan Abreu is currently under a one‑year, $5.85 million contract with the Houston Astros for the 2026 season, which he signed in January 2026 to avoid arbitration. He is again slated to become a free agent after the 2026 season, since this deal does not include an extension.[1][2][3]
Current contract status
- Abreu avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one‑year, $5.85 million contract with Houston in early 2026.[2][3]
- This keeps him in the Astros’ bullpen as a top setup piece and, to start 2026, as the team’s closer while Josh Hader recovers from a biceps issue.[3][5][1]
Extension and free‑agency outlook
- As of mid‑March 2026, the Astros and Abreu’s camp have not yet discussed an extension, though he has said he would be open to staying in Houston long term.[1][3]
- With his track record of ~2.30 ERA and very high strikeout rates over several seasons, most projections expect him to draw a sizable multi‑year deal on the open market after 2026 if he maintains his performance.[6][1]