The Houston Astros have secured their star second baseman, Jose Altuve, for the foreseeable future with a five-year contract extension. General Manager Dana Brown announced the deal, which will keep Altuve with the Astros through the 2029 season. The extension is valued at $125 million and includes a $15 million signing bonus, with annual salaries of $30 million from 2025 to 2027, $25 million in 2028, and $10 million in 2029. Altuve, who turns 34 in May, is expected to reach the end of this contract at age 39. With this new deal, Altuve becomes the first second baseman in MLB history to amass $300 million in career earnings. The agreement was celebrated by the Astros organization, with owner Jim Crane highlighting Altuve's significance to the team and fans. The city of Houston also commemorated the occasion by declaring February 7th as 'Jose Altuve Day'.
"It acknowledges everything he's meant to that franchise" @Ken_Rosenthal says Jose Altuve's extension with the @Astros was a slam dunk prediction. ▶️ https://t.co/BqikDI2T0t https://t.co/bigm8bol2D
Jose Altuve's contract is done. Who's next Astros star to get a new deal? https://t.co/5Pb5xqFxWd
The first of many from Altuve 👏 https://t.co/a0ulQYYWXR
Jose Altuve has been the life of the Astros, now he is an Astro for life. https://t.co/a6aKHDZTWk
Let us all celebrate 27 on 2/7, Jose Altuve Day! https://t.co/ij9qQ9SGad
Astro for Life: Altuve Signs Five-Year Extension https://t.co/MtzwjUWODn
Jose Altuve has come a long way https://t.co/lQjIAjWyhQ
Boras on Altuve: "The length of his contract is very important so he can have a chance to get 3,000 hits."
Houston's Mayor John Whitmire has announced today, February 7 (2/7) as José Altuve day. (per @JuliaMorales) https://t.co/ZUJ0jVTVo7
February 2nd (2/7) is “Jose Altuve Day” in Houston and it is well deserved…#Astros #Sarge #hsmsports https://t.co/RLWj7kyRGx
'Heartbeat of this organization': Team hails Jose Altuve as an Astro for life after new contract https://t.co/bxSNdhlCPE
Jose Altuve on possibly playing for another team: "When people say it's your last year, you kind of think about it, but my wife and I have a lot of conversations... The best case scenario was always here. I come back every day after a night game and see my daughters sleeping and…
Jose Altuve: "When I got called up in 2011, they told me it was something temporary until they find another second baseman."
Jose Altuve on what Houston means to him: "I feel happy and proud and blessed. Houston is my home. I have two homes; I grew up in Venezuela, my country. Every time I go there , I tell my wife, 'Let's go home.' And when I come back, I say, 'Let's go home.'"
Today 2/7 will forever be known as "Jose Altuve Day" in the city of Houston as proclaimed by the Mayor...#Astros #Sarge
On behalf of the Mayor of Houston: February 7th (2/7), 2024 will now be known as José Altuve day in the city of Houston.
Astros VP of communications and marketing Anita Sehgal read a proclamation from Mayor John Whitmire naming today Jose Altuve Day in Houston. It's Feb. 7 ... 2/7... 27 (Altuve's number). https://t.co/yShpN18a4k
Good to see Altuve's teammates here to support him...#Astros #Sarge #hsmsports
Jose Altuve: "To the Houston fans, we play this game and we try to win for you. ... I feel really, really happy."
Dana Brown: “This man (José Altuve) is the heartbeat of this organization. With that said, I want to announce a 5 year extension on top of 2024. This will make him a Houston Astro for life.”
Altuve press conference will be starting soon...Glad that he will only be with #Astros his entire career #Sarge
Jose Altuve, Scott Boras and the Astros will meet with the media Wednesday to discuss the new contract that will keep him in Houston through 2029. https://t.co/oH31lu9FUh
The Jose Altuve extension press conference will be carried live on MLB Network at 10:02 a.m.
The Jose Altuve extension press conference will be carried live on MLB Network.
What the Astros did by bringing back Altuve was solidify an already strong family environment in the clubhouse...#Sarge
The Astros locked up franchise icon Jose Altuve to a five-year extension, all but assuring he'll finish his career in Houston. “He’s just the full package and we’re happy we’re able to get it locked up and he’ll hopefully finish his career in Houston.” https://t.co/09iKms8ELq
Astros' Jose Altuve's contract extension press conference: How to watch on TV https://t.co/923wqJEkJY
'Astro for life' | Jose Altuve signs extension that will keep him with team through 2029 https://t.co/1AmWFa1ej6
'ASTRO FOR LIFE' ⚾ The Houston Astros and Jose Altuve have reached a deal that keeps him with the team through 2029...and according to reports, it's a deal for the record books! Full story: https://t.co/eEu6GZnc4V https://t.co/c5iYtgKqiz
Imagine a world without Jose Altuve in a Houston Astros uniform. After Altuve's new contract extension, I guess we'll never know https://t.co/M6ihiBZWD8
Jose Altuve inks massive five-year, $125M extension with Astros https://t.co/E8iFNBPjvX https://t.co/D9NslXT8Va
Jose Altuve signs five-year, $125 million contract extension with Houston Astros https://t.co/U6WP86N967
Could Astros follow Jose Altuve extension with a long-term deal for Alex Bregman? What contract may look like https://t.co/6T2eC5EYuM
With his 5 year, $125M extension, 2B Jose Altuve has now locked in just under $286M of career on-field earnings - all as a member of the Houston #Astros. https://t.co/UqWRB0Ies8
Astros owner Jim Crane to https://t.co/mDPUQE6013: "Altuve was here when I got here in 2011. We're the only two guys that have been here that long. Not only has he performed well, but to have him hopefully retire here is a big deal for the franchise, for him and the fans, more…
Jose Altuve, Astros agree to five-year, $125 million contract extension https://t.co/2IM7IPYMO3 via @houstonchron
Astros and Jose Altuve agree to $125M extension https://t.co/WvtXnGRl1s
Altuve signs five-year extension to become 'Astro for life' https://t.co/SnbjE3UMLF
José Altuve becomes the first second baseman in MLB history with a guaranteed $300M in career earnings. https://t.co/UWJIUpAkED
Goin on @MLBNetwork to talk Altuve deal now
Jose Altuve is the first second baseman to reach $300 million in career earnings (via @BNightengale) https://t.co/AyZpMY35Ij
Jose Altuve is the first third baseman to reach $300 million in career earnings (via @BNightengale) https://t.co/PdxMif0IyO
Astros owner Jim Crane on team's payroll, keeping Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman and the World Series https://t.co/0ud2YAvIND via @houstonchron
Jose Altuve, an Astro for life. Five more years to make memories like these. https://t.co/tYnbFZokXR
Jose Altuve had no interest in testing the market. He values what he has, knows he's happy -- and has always felt as if he's overpaid, to play a game.
Jose Altuve is staying in Houston on a five-year extension, per @JeffPassan. https://t.co/gL8VUzm4oG
José Altuve is one of just 10 second basemen in the last 75 years to have at least 7 seasons with 4+ WAR. #MLB | #Astros https://t.co/sTtrWue51m https://t.co/sc9t3SeH6a
Altuve: First 2B to reach $300M in career earnings #astros
Breaking: Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros are in agreement on a five-year, $125 million contract extension, sources tell @JeffPassan. https://t.co/iJX1yto3C6
Astros, Jose Altuve agree to five-year contract extension https://t.co/vbvnLhtJCk
BREAKING: Jose Altuve is sticking around a while longer. The Astros and their star second baseman have agreed on a five-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday evening. The deal, per multiple reports, is worth $125 million. https://t.co/2tgxRlEr3f
'ASTRO FOR LIFE' ⚾ The Houston #Astros just announced a contract extension with second baseman and eight-time All-Star Jose Altuve. https://t.co/eEu6GZnc4V
Throwback to when José Altuve manifested this 3-homer game, just 8 days after his first career cycle 🔥😳 https://t.co/qnZeu7qFGl
Jose Altuve has agreed upon a five-year, $125 million contract extension with the Houston Astros, per @JeffPassan. The second baseman and 8x All-Star will remain with the team through the 2029 season. https://t.co/zIttzueVHT
Jose Altuve has agreed upon a five-year, $125 million contract extension with the Houston Astros, per @JeffPassan. The second baseman and 8x all-star will remain with the team through the 2029 season. https://t.co/NxGS5npldq
.@Astros, Jose Altuve agree to 5-year extension through the 2029 season. https://t.co/NcMTQYFkQC
Jose Altuve is an Astro for life 👨🚀 https://t.co/EmRJoubjrR
Astros sign Altuve to 5-year extension reportedly worth $125M https://t.co/f5AFRb12Se
Altuve’s extension is worth $125 million over five years, per source. $15M signing bonus 2025: $30M 2026: $30M 2027: $30M 2028: $10M 2029: $10M
Recently was asked what the Astros should do long term with the eventual free agencies of Altuve, Tucker, Bregman, and Framber. I basically said "extend Altuve and Tucker, let Bregman and Framber walk." We'll see what they actually do, but totally agree on this first move. https://t.co/2jbAZA2Vvk
Breaking: Jose Altuve and the Astros are in agreement on a five-year, $125 million contract extension, per multiple reports https://t.co/cBrxFS3OHg
Jose Altuve, Astros agree to five-year extension for star second baseman: 'Astro for life' https://t.co/mYl3cs3FmL
The @Astros lock up Jose Altuve for five more years! https://t.co/CimhZhGCBy
Jose Altuve will be an Astro for life https://t.co/CpjYrXHVCV
Astro for life 💫🚀 The Astros have signed José Altuve to a 5-year extension worth $125M, via multiple reports. https://t.co/joBHPygSRz
Jose Altuve turns 34 in May. He's got one year left on his current contract before his extension kicks in. That means he'll turn 39 in the last year of his new deal.
José Altuve is one of the greatest 2nd basemen of all time. His story of persistence in even making it to professional baseball to begin with is one everyone should admire. And on top of that he’s one of the best humans you’ll find. Build the man a statue. Congrats José. https://t.co/YVkZFWSbkQ
The Astros have signed Jose Altuve to a five-year $125M extension, per @JonHeyman. https://t.co/HZmbGT4lpO
Second baseman Jose Altuve and the Houston Astros are in agreement on a five-year, $125 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. Altuve was set to hit free agency after this season but will remain with the team for which he has played since his debut in 2011.
Jose Altuve's five-year extension with the Astros is worth $125M, per source. It goes from 2025 to 2029, keeping him with the Astros through his age-39 season.
José Altuve is an Astro for life! The Astros have extended their franchise cornerstone on a 5-year deal worth $125 million that will take him through 2029! https://t.co/Su0hDCSfPh
Altuve’s extension is worth $125 million over five years, per source. 2025: $30M 2026: $30M 2027: $30M 2028: $25M 2029: $10M
The Astros sign Jose Altuve to a five-year extension https://t.co/zUcpRHZsBf
it's crazy that altuve is only going to live for five more years https://t.co/eZEAC7OZAs
Altuve breakdown; $30M, $30M, $30M, $25M, $10M
Out of all the dynasty era Astros players, Jose Altuve is a no-brainer to be the one who plays his entire career in Houston. https://t.co/NY7CwxhmDy
Jose Altuve is an Astro for Life https://t.co/wx3CXAqBeH
Jose Altuve and the Astros have agreed on a five-year extension, keeping him in Houston through the 2029 season.
Altuve gets $125M on 5 year extension
The Houston Astros have agreed to a five-year contract extension with All-Star second baseman Jose Altuve, General Manager Dana Brown announced today. The extension will cover seasons 2025-29. #Astros #Sarge #hsmsports
Jose Altuve, Astros Agree To Five-Year Extension https://t.co/Z3j9MzNtJr https://t.co/sX97awDPj1
Jose Altuve agrees to 5 year extension with Astros
Houston Astros owner Jim Crane vowed Jose Altuve would be an Astro for life, and now makes it happen with new 5-year deal https://t.co/OBUhHu2MIk
Jose Altuve will be an Astro for life. https://t.co/ndPHz1lP7E
Astros owner Jim Crane on team's payroll, keeping Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman and the World Series https://t.co/YtAP5N0dSi