One of the uncertainties in the Major League Baseball (MLB) winter market involves Houston Astrosan organization that wants to keep the star within its ranks Alex Bregmannow in the role of free agent. However, if this is not achieved, the goal is already set on its possible replacement for the 2025 season.
According to the information shared this December 1, by various North American media such as Essencially Sports y NewsweekHouston Astros could set their sights on the Venezuelan outfielder Anthony Santanderwho had his best season since he debuted in the Major Leagues.
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«The Houston Astros will need to replace that offense and do not have strong internal candidates. Also, the outfield is thin beyond Tucker (aside from when Yordan Alvarez plays left field. But it’s time to make him the full-time designated hitter). Santander would fit very well on the left and in the middle of Houston’s lineup«commented ESPN analyst David Schoenfield.
In addition, Shoenfield also suggested an amount, which would be $69 million for three years. This would give an approximate of 23 million per season. A figure higher than the 11.7 million received in 2024 by the Baltimore Orioles.
Anthony Santander would help the Houston Astros offense
Anthony Santander He wants to sign his first big contract in MLB, after putting up spectacular numbers. He established a personal record for home runs, with 44, placing himself as the best Latino in this section. In addition to this, he also hit 25 doubles and a pair of triples, which gave him 102 runs batted in and 91 runs scored, also a record in his career in the Majors.
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These figures, which speak for themselves about his worth, place the Venezuelan baseball player as one of the most coveted men on the market and Houston Astros would benefit greatly from this offensive. It would be an ideal way to replace what was done by Alex Bregmanand would give greater guarantees to a lineup that already has figures of the stature of Jose Altuve y Jordan Alvarez.
It is worth noting that there is still some way to go in MLBsince he is 30 years old and has just participated in an All-Star Game for the first time. He also managed to win the Silver Bat in the American League.
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