Houston Astros are coming off a season where they won the World Series. The regular season was smooth sailing, and they won 106 regular season games, leading the AL. They qualified for the postseason automatically and steamrolled their opponents on the way to the World Series. And then they dispatched the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2, taking home the title.

The Astros relied on their fantastic batting and deep bullpen to get the Phillies over the line. Several players exceeded expectations and had incredible years. In the latest news, the Astros have agreed to an extension with a star pitcher who was a clutch performer last year.

Cristian Javier has signed an extension with the Houston Astros

Cristian Javier had a fantastic 2022 season. He emerged as a star for the Astros and was fantastic for them in the postseason. Javier and the Astros were set for arbitration before the two sides agreed on a long-term extension. The Astros shared that Javier has officially signed his new contract via Twitter. 

In the Tweet, the Astros said, “Officially official. ✍️”. This is a good deal for both sides, as it covers the rest of Javier’s arbitration years. Furthermore, the Astros made a good move by signing him to a long-term contract before he became free agency eligible. That way, they didn’t have to deal with competition from other teams.

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Fans reacted to the move with general excitement. Some were happy that the Astros got the deal done early. Others were just excited that Javier was signed to an extension. 

It will be interesting to see how Javier plays in 2023 and whether this contract works out for the team. It will hurt that they lost Justin Verlander in free agency, but the Astros still have excellent pitching depth. Furthermore, they were able to get Javier on a fantastic deal. 

The Astros signed Javier to a bargain deal

The Astros have managed to sign Javier to a team-friendly deal. According to the Houston Chronicle’s Chandler Rome, “Source: Cristian Javier’s deal is for 5 years and $64 million with a $2 million signing bonus and no team options.” This is a bargain deal for a pitcher of Javier’s caliber. 

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Furthermore, he is going to turn 26 this March and is sure to get better. This deal is good for the Astros and will help secure their future. What do you think of the Houston Astros extending Cristian Javier for 5 years? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!