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Astros release José Abreu with $30.8 million remaining on his contract
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Houston Astros' Jose Abreu celebrates his solo home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Friday, June 7, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. - photo by AP Photo/Ryan Sun
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros released José Abreu on Friday, cutting ties with the former AL MVP less than halfway through a three-year, $58.5 million contract. The 37-year-old Abreu was batting .124 (14 for 113) with two homers and seven RBIs this season, during which he spent time in the minors trying to fix his swing. The Astros still owe him $30.8 million from the deal he signed before last season.