I have always been happy to spend Jim Crane's money. And let's not forget this: The Astros said they would spend when the time was right. The organization has been honest with fans throughout this entire process, from Erik Bedard being the highest-paid player on the 2013 Astros (at $1.15m) to...this. Anyhow, here's how payroll shakes out over the next few years:
| Player | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Justin Verlander | $33.0m | $33.0m | FA | - |
| Jose Altuve | $29. |