Fansided · Oct 7, 2025
Astros 2026 arbitration projections could trigger some painful roster cuts
Houston Astros infielder Mauricio Dubón | Alika Jenner/GettyImagesMLB Trade Rumors just released their arbitration projections for the 2026 season, and the Houston Astros are going to have some difficult decisions to make in the coming weeks in order to keep their payroll manageable heading into next year.
According to MLB Trade Rumors, the Astros are likely to spend $66.7 million on their 16 arbitration eligible players this offseason. That's quite the bill when you consider that Houston is already paying $101 million to the quartet of Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Christian Walker, and Carlos Correa.