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Astros' budget crunch looms as MLB offseason starts to heat up

The Houston Astros come into the offseason looking to add some arms. They could use a starting pitcher or two, with Framber Valdez likely headed elsewhere in free agency.

However, their tight budget will largely be at play over the winter. In 2026, they will have to pay a little under $160 million to just seven players.

That does not leave a lot of room to sign a big-time free agent, which will not bode well for the fan base after a disastrous 2025 season. This was the first time they were not a part of the postseason since the 2016 season.

Astros' budget crunch looms as MLB offseason starts to heat up

We are starting to get into the thick of things in the offseason. There have already been a few

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