MLB 2024: The worst free agent signings in recent history - ESPN
The Houston Astros had little choice in releasing first baseman Jose Abreu given his horrendous start this season, but it's still a decision teams are reluctant to make: Eating a big chunk of money, $30.8 million in this case. Signed as a free agent before the 2023 season, Abreu was hitting .124 in 35 games and the Astros had given the 37-year-old former MVP 120 plate appearances to see if he had anything left; he didn't. Given that they are six games under .500 and their offense ranks just seventh in the American League in runs, the Astros couldn't wait any longer.


