"The Astros finished the season with an 87-75 record and missed out on the final AL Wild Card spot after losing the season series tiebreaker to the Tigers. As far as seasons that don't end in a postseason berth go, Houston's year certainly could've been worse. Yet there's plenty of work for GM Dana Brown and the rest of the front office to do this winter."
"The elephant in the room is the impending departure of southpaw Framber Valdez. It's a safe bet that he will be pitching elsewhere come Opening Day, as Houston has rarely made a full-scale effort to retain their free agents over the years. Alex Bregman walked in free agency last winter, and Kyle Tucker was traded before his final year under team control so that he wouldn't do the same. Gerrit Cole previously left for New York after reaching free agency after the 2019 season."
The Astros finished 87-75 and missed the postseason for the first time in a decade after losing the season-series tiebreaker for the final AL Wild Card to the Tigers. The roster and payroll present significant offseason work for GM Dana Brown and the front office, including decisions on guaranteed contracts, options, arbitration-eligible players, and several non-tender candidates. Total 2026 commitments sit at $155.85 million, with total future commitments of $407.35 million. Southpaw Framber Valdez is expected to depart in free agency, continuing a recent pattern of high-profile departures. Brown indicated he would have "some conversations" with Valdez while emphasizing Hunter Brown and internal pitching options.
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