Houston Astros
Jose Altuve opts out of 2026 World Baseball Classic at Astros' request
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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will not participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for Venezuela, following a request from his club. The decision stems from concerns over a previous injury sustained during the 2023 tournament. Altuve expressed a desire to play but acknowledged the matter was out of his hands.
Nolan Arenado invoked his no-trade clause in December 2024 to block a potential move from the St. Louis Cardinals to the Houston Astros, citing family priorities and team uncertainties. In a recent interview, he described his current trade to the Arizona Diamondbacks as a straightforward choice due to its closeness to home and the team's young talent. Arenado expressed optimism about rediscovering his form in Arizona after a challenging 2025 season.
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Houston Astros stars Jose Altuve and Carlos Correa will not participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to insurance issues on their contracts. Without coverage, they risk forfeiting regular-season salaries for any games missed from tournament injuries. The decision follows discussions with team owner Jim Crane, who urged them to prioritize spring training.
Atlanta Braves telah berdagang untuk mendapatkan infielder Mauricio Dubón dari Houston Astros, mengirim Nick Allen sebagai gantinya. Kesepakatan itu, yang diumumkan akhir Rabu, memperkuat pilihan infield Atlanta menjelang 2026. Dubón, pemenang Gold Glove dua kali, diharapkan menjadi shortstop utama Braves musim depan.
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Houston Astros sedang mempertimbangkan untuk membawa kembali pelempar veteran Justin Verlander untuk masa jabatan ketiga di tengah kebutuhan mereka akan kedalaman pelempar awal musim dingin ini. Verlander, yang akan berusia 43 tahun pada Februari, memiliki paruh kedua yang solid dengan San Francisco Giants setelah menandatangani kesepakatan satu tahun. Kesuksesan masa lalunya di Houston membuatnya menjadi pilihan menarik saat tim menghadapi potensi kehilangan di rotasi mereka.