José Altuve and the Houston Astros agree to new contract of hefty $125 million, five-year contract that covers 2025-29. Altuve has a $26 million salary for 2024 in the final season of a $163.5 million, seven-year deal.
The eight-time All-Star second baseman would have been eligible for free agency after this year’s World Series.
The shortest man in the major leagues is getting a contract extension that belies his size.
Jose Altuve
The Houston Astros announced Tuesday they have given second baseman and leadoff man José Altuve a five-year, $125 million guarantee that extends through 2029.
The deal, which includes a $15 million signing bonus, begins after the current season and gives Altuve annual salaries of $30 million a year from 2025-27 and $10 million each in 2028 and 2029.
Jose Altuve
He’ll earn a $26 million for 2024 under a previous contract that would have expired after this season. It’s the third extension for Altuve, who has spent his entire career with the Astros.
Altuve, who turns 34 in May, has led the American League in hits four times, batting three times, and stolen bases twice.
