Houston Astros’ Latest Signing Has Kind Words for Veteran Yuli Gurriel Despite Threatening His Spot in the Team

2022 finished as a stunning season for Chicago White Sox baseman José Abreu, who batted 0.304/0.378 in the 157 games he featured in. After entering free agency, the baseman signed a whopping $58.5 million contract with the Houston Astros for three years. After signing this contract, he made sure to directly, but indirectly, rub it into the Astros’ ex-first baseman, Yuli Gurriel. Notably, Gurriel also became a free agent after winning the World Series with the Astros in 2022.

After signing a deal with Jose Abreu, questions about Gurriel’s future with the Astros made their way. However, since recent rumors suggest the Astros are still keen on signing Gurriel for another year; it would mean that the first-base position will be split between the two sluggers. However, Abreu made sure he let Yuli Gurriel know what he felt about potentially sharing the base with him.

How did fans react to Jose Abreu’s subtle dig at Yuli Gurriel?

Shortly after Jose Abreu signed a whopping $58.5 million deal with the Astros for three years, as reported by Chandler Rome, Abreu passed a straightforward but direct comment toward the Astros legend. And he spoke about how he has “utmost respect” for the ex-Astros baseman, however, he also is “hopeful” that his co-baseman is “able to stay in the major leagues.”

Moreover, Brian McTaggart reported, “The signing of José Abreu would bring an end to Yuli Gurriel’s tenure as Houston’s full-time 1B. Gurriel is a free agent and the Astros have interest in bringing him back in a utility role.”

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Fans stood divided after this comment. While some believe that it’s time Gurriel parted ways with the Astros, many others wanted him to stay on.

Here is how fans reacted to Jose Abreu’s message to Yuli Gurriel:

If the Astros decide to sign Gurriel for another season; the only potential outcome is the position being split between the two infielders.

Houston Astros in 2022 – another year of complete dominance

After winning the World Series in 2017, the Houston Astros have successfully transformed into the most consistent team in the American League, the entire MLB, to an extent. Ever since their first World Championship triumph in 2017, the Astros have made their way to five consecutive postseasons. Not only that, but the Astros have qualified for the Championship Series every year, with three World Series appearances as well.

This year, as expected, after another stunning regular and postseason, the Dusty Baker-led team won their second World Series ring after sweeping the Mariners and Yankees in the Division and Championship Series.

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Will the Houston Astros successfully repeat this feat in 2023? Will their World Series count increase to three? What do you think? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.