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On YouTubeHouston Astros News / FanNation Fastball / 8 hours ago
Houston Astros' GM Says There's No Timetable For Former MVP to Return to Big Leagues
According to Houston Astros' general manager Dana Brown, former MVP Jose Abreu is doing "very well" in the minor leagues, but there's still no timetable for his return to the big club yet.
Houston Astros Boss Still Confident Demoted Slugger Can Turn Things Around
The Houston Astros officially optioned Jose Abreu to West Palm Beach today. It was shocking when that news was announced because it was reported that the former MVP was in agreement that he needed to spend some time away from Major League Baseball after his brutal stretch to start the year.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 1
New-look Astros seek back-to-back wins vs. Guardians
Hours after the Astros made the shocking move of optioning veteran first baseman Jose Abreu to allow him to work on his swing at its Florida spring training facility, his replacements played a role in Houston's 10-9, 10-inning victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.
Houston Astros News / Just Baseball / May 1
Jose Abreu Optioned to the Minor Leagues: How Did We Get Here?
It’s been hard to watch Jose Abreu lately. If you’re a Houston Astros fan, you know exactly what I’m talking about. Abreu, 37, was mercifully optioned to West Palm Beach in a surprise transaction to close out a brutal month of April that featured a .099/.156/.113 triple slash, along with a .269 OPS (-21 wRC+) in 77 plate appearances.
Jose Abreu News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30
Astros make big decision on former AL MVP
He is batting .099 this season. He has just seven hits in 71 at-bats, with only one extra-base hit. He has just three walks and 18 strikeouts.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 30
Astros option struggling 1B Jose Abreu to minors
The Houston Astros and first baseman Jose Abreu agreed that the former American League Most Valuable Player would benefit from a minor league option. Astros general manager Dana Brown revealed Tuesday that Abreu accepted an assignment to the team's spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Fla., effective Wednesday.
Houston Astros News / Last Word On Sports / April 30
Astros to Option Veteran First Baseman Amidst Struggles
The Houston Astros have had a busy day with their roster ahead of their series with the Cleveland Guardians. The team called up a versatile slugger in Joey Loperfido, designated reliever Joel Kuhnel for assignment, and sent utility infielder Grae Kessinger to the injured list.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30
Astros to option former MVP
First baseman José Abreu is not with the Astros right now and will be optioned Wednesday to West Palm Beach.
Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 29
Astros promote Joey Loperfido, clouding Jose Abreu's role
Top prospect Joey Loperfido will join the Houston Astros before the start of a series with the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. The Astros made the announcement Monday with 37-year-old first baseman Jose Abreu off to a slow start at the plate.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 21
Three-time All-Star running out of time with Astros
It is painful to watch Astros first baseman Jose Abreu right now.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22
Astros not going to wait on struggling veteran forever
Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu has been consisently excellent through his MLB career, but he is off to a tough start to the 2024 campaign.
Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / April 15
You got to know when to fold em: Jose Abreu, Joey Loperfido and the sunk cost fallacy 
Let’s say you bought tickets to your favorite band; let’s say that band is the greatest band of the 21st century: Creed. You look forward to seeing them all week, but on the day of the concert, you have a terrible day at work, and you feel like absolute dog crap.
Houston Astros News / ClutchPoints / April 14
The $58.5 million Astros slugger scouts are ‘alarmed’ about being toast
The Houston Astros signed Jose Abreu to a three-year, $58.5 million contract ahead of the 2023 season, and it has not gone to plan in the first two seasons, as he has had a stark drop-off in production since departing the Chicago White Sox.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / April 11
Don't expect Astros' Jose Abreu to break out of slump anytime soon
The nadir of Jose Abreu's career may have come on Tuesday night.
Houston Astros News / ClutchPoints / April 5
2 early-season moves Astros must make
The Houston Astros nearly made it to the World Series for the third straight time in 2023, narrowly falling four games to three to the Texas Rangers in the ALCS.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / October 19
Watch: Jose Abreu's fourth home run of the postseason extends Astros lead in Game 4 of ALCS
The Houston Astros are rolling in Arlington, with Jose Abreu connecting for a three-run homer as his club tries to tie up the ALCS at two games apiece.
Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26
Jose Abreu has funny explanation for recent turnaround
Jose Abreu got off to a rough start for the Houston Astros in 2023, but things have turned around recently and he thinks he knows why.
Houston Astros News / Yardbarker / May 29
Watch: Jose Abreu sprints around the bases after finally hitting his first home run of 2023
In his 51st game of the season, Houston Astros' prized offseason signing first baseman Jose Abreu finally hit his first home run of 2023.
Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2, 2023
Houston, we have a problem: A deep dive into Astros' Jose Abreu's slow start
It’s hard to envision Abreu getting off to a worse start to his Houston tenure. Entering play Tuesday, the three-time All-Star owns a .235/.266/.269 batting line over 124 trips to the plate.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 29, 2022
Report: Guardians made three-year offer to Jose Abreu
The Astros and first baseman Jose Abreu agreed to a three-year, $58.5M contract, but it seems a surprising club was close to Houston in the bidding for Abreu’s services.
The 'Multiple 100-RBI seasons' quiz
As of the end of the 2022 MLB season, 29 active players knocked in 100 or more runs in a season more than once. How many of the 29 can you name in five minutes?
MLB News / Sportsnaut / November 19, 2022
Padres making slugger Jose Abreu a top 'priority' in free agency
The San Diego Padres are reportedly pursuing one of the top power hitters on this winter’s MLB free-agent market.
MLB News / On Tap Sports Net / October 15, 2022
Chicago Cubs Showing Interest in Jose Abreu, Per Report
Jose Abreu has spent his entire big-league career with the Chicago White Sox. That is a statement that seems likely to change by the time Spring Training arrives in 2023.
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