Despite losing some major pieces from their core during this offseason, the Houston Astros made one big addition to their ...

Abreu, now the Astros’ primary set-up man, totaled 78 appearances last season. Only one pitcher in the majors made more. Hader logged 71 outings. That trailed only Cleveland's Emmanuel Clase ...

The Houston Astros lineup is going to look vastly different ... signed in free agency to take over at first base, replacing Jose Abreu and Jon Singleton. Yet, the single biggest change to the ...

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An asset provided to Joe Espada also invites prudence. Bryan Abreu and Josh Hader, the Houston Astros' top two relievers, were two of baseball's busiest last season, underscoring a balance the ...