Despite his struggles, Abreu has more than five years of major-league service time and must give consent before being optioned. Astros general manager Dana Brown did not offer a timetable for Abreu's return to the majors but plans to monitor his progress in Florida.
Abreu, who is in the second year of a three-year, $58.5 million contract, expressed frustration and embarrassment about his paltry production since arriving in Houston. Brown described their conversation as 'great' and noted that Abreu was receptive to the decision.
The Astros selected Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill in for Abreu at first base. Loperfido will likely play some first base, but Brown indicated that he would mostly be used in the outfield.
The Astros will option José Abreu to their spring training complex in West Palm Beach, Florida on Wednesday.
José Abreu has recorded just seven hits in his first 71 at-bats and struck out 18 times.
Both sides agreed to the decision after a ‘great’ conversation between Abreu, coaching staff, and front office.
José Abreu has more than five years of major-league service time and must give consent before being optioned.
Astros general manager Dana Brown did not offer a timetable for Abreu’s return to the majors but plans to monitor his progress in Florida.
José Abreu was frustrated with his performance and felt embarrassed about his paltry production since arriving in Houston.
Accuracy
The Astros entered Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians with a .390 OPS from their first basemen and could not afford to wait any longer to make a move.
Abreu was frustrated with his performance and felt embarrassed about his paltry production since arriving in Houston.
The Houston Astros will option first baseman Jose Abreu to their spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Abreu is a 2020 American League MVP and three-time All-Star.
The decision to send Abreu to the spring training facility was made after a meeting involving general manager Dana Brown, Abreu, coaches, and front-office personnel.
Accuracy
Jose Abreu is hitting .099 with just one extra-base hit and three RBIs this season.
Astros selected the contract of Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land as a potential replacement for Abreu.
In his first year in Houston, Abreu hit .237 with 18 home runs and 90 RBIs last season.
José Abreu is not with the Astros right now and will be optioned tomorrow to West Palm Beach.
As a veteran with over five years of major league service time, Abreu cannot be optioned without his consent but agreed to be sent down in an attempt to overcome his struggles.
Astros general manager Dana Brown said Abreu unselfishly agreed to go down to West Palm Beach to get his timing back and regain his confidence.
Joey Loperfido was added to the roster but will play outfield, not first base, and Trey Cabbage could be an option for first base.
Accuracy
The Astros entered Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians with a .390 OPS from their first basemen and could not afford to wait any longer to make a move.
José Abreu is hitting .099 with just one extra-base hit and three RBIs this season.
Abreu cannot be cut from the team due to his three-year, $58.5 million contract.
