Houston Astros
Major League Baseball franchise in Houston
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| 2025 | José Urquidy elects free agency, with contract status through 2026 |
| 2025 | Bryan Abreu agrees to a contract of $3,450,000 |
| 2025 | Chas McCormick signs a contract for $3,400,000 |
| 2025 | The Astros will enter the season as the defending American League West champions, continuing their streak of four consecutive division titles and eight consecutive postseason appearances, which is a franchise record. |
| 2025 | Kyle Tucker is traded to the Chicago Cubs, marking a significant roster change for the Astros. |
| 2025 | José Urquidy is eligible to elect free agency in 2026, potentially leaving the Astros roster. |
| 2025 | Framber Valdez agrees to a $18,000,000 contract for the 2025 season during arbitration, securing his position with the Houston Astros through 2026. |
| 2025 | Luis García secures a $1,875,000 contract for the 2025 season. |
| 2025 | Mauricio Dubón remains with the Astros, with contract control extending through 2027. |
| 2025 | The team will aim to extend their franchise record of eight consecutive postseason appearances. |
| 2025 | Houston Astros begin their 64th franchise season, 62nd season as the Astros, 14th season in the American League and AL West division, and 27th season at Daikin Park. |
| February 22 2025 | Houston Astros begin spring training with two split-squad Grapefruit League games: a home game at Cacti Park of the Palm Beaches against the Washington Nationals and an away game against the New York Mets at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie. |
| February 15 2025 | Alex Bregman signs a 3-year, $120 million contract with Boston Red Sox |
| February 7 2025 | Jason Heyward signs with the San Diego Padres on a 1-year contract. |
| February 5 2025 | Ben Gamel re-signs with the Houston Astros on a 1-year, $1.2 million contract. |
| January 2025 | Billy Wagner was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his final year of BBWAA eligibility, becoming the third Astros player to be inducted. |
| January 2025 | The Astros traded postseason saves leader Ryan Pressly to the Cubs for minor league pitcher Juán Bello. |
| January 13 2025 | Justin Verlander signs with the San Francisco Giants on a 1-year, $15 million contract. |
| January 9 2025 | Caleb Ferguson signs with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a 1-year, $3 million contract. |
| December 23 2024 | The Astros signed free agent first baseman Christian Walker to a 3-year, $60 million contract. |
| December 13 2024 | Astros sign amateur free agent Álex Santiago González (RHP) |
| December 13 2024 | The Astros traded three-time All-Star Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs, receiving infielder Isaac Paredes, pitcher Hayden Wesneski, and third base prospect Cam Smith in return. |
| December 8 2024 | Oliver Ortega signs a minor league contract with New York Mets with an invite to Spring Training |
| December 4 2024 | Astros sign amateur free agent José Palacio (RHP) |
| November 27 2024 | Yusei Kikuchi signs with the Los Angeles Angels on a 3-year, $63 million contract. |
| November 20 2024 | Astros sign amateur free agent Luis Castro (1B) |
| November 18 2024 | The Astros announced Minute Maid Park would be renamed Daikin Park starting January 1, following a new 15-year naming-rights sponsorship with Daikin Industries, Ltd. |
| November 13 2024 | Astros sign amateur free agent Yensi de la Cruz (OF) |
| November 4 2024 | The Astros designated right-handers José Urquidy and Oliver Ortega for assignment. |
| October 31 2024 | Alex Bregman elects free agency after the World Series, potentially ending his tenure with the Houston Astros. |
| October 24 2024 | The Astros hired Tony Perezchica as the new infield coach and run prevention coordinator, succeeding Gary Pettis. |
| October 14 2024 | The Astros announced they would not renew third base coach Gary Pettis's contract, ending his 10-year tenure with the club. |
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