The Houston Astros tendered contracts to all 11 of their arbitration-eligible players on Friday, ahead of the non-tender deadline. The team also signed right-hander Enyel De Los Santos and outfielder Taylor Trammell to one-year deals while parting ways with utilitymen Mauricio Dubón and Ramón Urías. These moves fill the Astros' 40-man roster to capacity as they pursue starting pitching and a left-handed bat this offseason.
The Astros announced the tendering of contracts to their full group of 11 arbitration-eligible players, retaining key contributors from their 2025 roster. This decision follows the trade of infielder Mauricio Dubón to the Atlanta Braves, which brought in Nick Allen, and the designation for assignment of Ramón Urías, freeing up payroll space.
In addition to the tenders, Houston added depth by signing right-hander Enyel De Los Santos to a one-year contract worth $1.6 million, including a $100,000 bonus for appearing in 60 games. Outfielder Taylor Trammell joined on a one-year split contract with $500,000 guaranteed and up to $900,000 if he makes the Major League roster. Both were arbitration-eligible.
The tendered players and their 2025 salaries include:
- RHP Bryan Abreu: $3.45 million (third year)
- IF Nick Allen: $780,000 (first year)
- RHP Hunter Brown: $1.2 million (first year)
- C Yainer Diaz: $805,600 (first year)
- OF Jake Meyers: $2.3 million (second year)
- LHP Steven Okert: $1.2 million (third year)
- IF Isaac Paredes: $6.625 million (third year)
- SS Jeremy Peña: $4.1 million (second year)
- OF Jesús Sánchez: $4.5 million (second year)
- LHP Bennett Sousa: $760,000 (first year)
- RHP Hayden Wesneski: $790,000 (first year)
General manager Dana Brown emphasized the team's strategy, stating, “We’re trying to get creative in getting some pitching, and in doing so, pitching is going to cost.” The Astros now turn to salary arbitration figure exchanges by January 8, with potential for earlier agreements. While the roster is full, flexibility remains through possible trades or designations, particularly for outfielders like Meyers and Sánchez.
Houston plans aggressive moves in free agency and trades, especially with the Winter Meetings approaching in Orlando.