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.
Os Atlanta Braves negociaram pelo infielder Mauricio Dubón do Houston Astros, enviando Nick Allen em troca. O acordo, anunciado no final de quarta-feira, fortalece as opções de infield de Atlanta rumo a 2026. Dubón, vencedor de duas Luvas de Ouro, é esperado para ser o shortstop principal dos Braves na próxima temporada.
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Os Houston Astros estão considerando trazer de volta o arremessador veterano Justin Verlander para um terceiro período em meio à necessidade de profundidade no arremesso inicial nesta offseason. Verlander, que completa 43 anos em fevereiro, teve uma segunda metade sólida com o San Francisco Giants após assinar um contrato de um ano. Seu sucesso passado em Houston o torna uma opção atraente enquanto o time enfrenta possíveis perdas em sua rotação.