The Houston Astros are aggressively pursuing top relievers in the free agency market, with the recent addition of Josh Hader. Astros owner Jim Crane expressed confidence in the team's chances to make a playoff run and compete for another World Series. The Los Angeles Angels have also made a significant signing in the free agent market. Speculation surrounds the potential impact of these moves on other teams, including the Boston Red Sox's efforts to trade Kenley Jansen to manage payroll.
"They're looking at everything... trades, free agency, pitchers, hitters, relievers, starters. They're trying to kind of improve the team any way they can, and I expect they're going to make moves." @Ken_Rosenthal weighed in on the @Angels in yesterday's episode:… https://t.co/jXjRV6eEQy
ICYMI yesterday, the #Astros made one of the biggest free agent signings in franchise history: https://t.co/UKnDH5fkaV https://t.co/B5G3gEkVMn
The #Angels sign one of the top relievers on the free agent market: https://t.co/fdiCNTG4li https://t.co/dMlRTjcwPw
Now that Hader appears to be off the board, who will get the top remaining free agent reliever? https://t.co/Z9FfZIbDRH https://t.co/6eExjFfsEo
“We think it gives us a nice chance to get to the playoffs and make a run at another World Series." Astros owner Jim Crane going for it with addition of Josh Hader. Story: https://t.co/8xWjq4M1EY
Astros FanFest presented by @HEB is tomorrow! Here are all the Astros players and coaches who will be in attendance. https://t.co/v54Yw41hOH
If the broke ass Red Sox are really looking to trade Kenley Jansen to shed payroll, I would imagine that Josh Hader finding a landing spot would expedite that process for teams in the closer market.
There's a lot to unpack here. But #Astros announce their presence in this off season. https://t.co/b4cg2hVYLG
#Astros are in pursuit of free agency's top reliever https://t.co/nniaDJyxmb https://t.co/ybnp2j1Nzx