In a surprising twist to a relatively quiet offseason in Houston, the Astros made one of the biggest splashes of the winter, agreeing with free-agent left-hander Josh Hader to a five-year, $95 million contract.
BREAKING: Star closer Josh Hader and the Houston Astros are in agreement on a five-year, $95 million contract, a source tells ESPN.
The deal contains no deferrals. It is the largest present-day value contract for a relief pitcher in baseball history.— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 19, 2024It is a homecoming for the former Astros farmhand, who was dealt to the Brewers in 2015 as part of the trade that brought in Carlos Gomez and Mike Fiers.