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Report: George Springer, Astros Agree on $21M Contract for 2020 Season

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The Houston Astros and outfielder George Springer reportedly reached an agreement Thursday on a one-year, $21 million contract for the 2020 season to avoid an arbitration hearing.

Mark Feinsand of the MLB Network reported the update and noted the deal includes an "awards package."

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Springer and the Astros had exchanged salary figures Of $22.5 million and $17.5 million. Springer’s settlement of $21 million was $1 million above the $20 million midpoint.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.