The Astros signed Jose Abreu to a three-year, $58.5MM contract, but after a poor performance, released him in June 2024, still owing him $11.9MM through 2025. In need of a first baseman, they signed Christian Walker to a three-year, $60MM deal, but he has struggled in 2025, hitting .207/.269/.350 with a -0.3 fWAR and underperforming on defense. With lingering concerns over Walker’s performance, particularly against lefties and his defensive metrics, Houston fans are anxious about the team’s first base situation amidst other player struggles.
