Official Site of the Astros · Jan 15, 2016
Keuchel, Astros avoid arb with record deal
Tim McMaster and Jim Duquette discuss Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel winning the 2015 BBWAA American League Cy Young AwardKeuchel headlined the club's arbitration-eligible players, with corner infielder Luis Valbuena ($6.125 million), infielder Marwin Gonzalez ($2 million) and relief pitcher Josh Fields ($900,000) also reaching contract agreements. The Gonzalez and Fields agreements were reported by the Houston Chronicle.
Veteran catcher Jason Castro and designated hitter Evan Gattis didn't reach a deal with the club and will head to arbitration. Gattis was also eligible for arbitration for the first time.