The Houston Astros have agreed to a five-year contract with franchise cornerstone infielder Jose Altuve, binding him through the 2029 season, the team announced on Twitter.
The deal is reportedly worth $125 million, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
According to Rome, Houston will offer the homegrown star a $15 million contract, followed by $30 million from 2025-27 and then $10 million in 2028 and 2029.
Jose Altuve's new contract extension includes a signing bonus of $15 million.Sources say $30 million will be paid from 2025 to 2027 and $10 million in 2028 and 2029. @Athletic. The total cost is $125 million.
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 6, 2024
As the team said on Twitter, this will lock up Toube, who spent his entire 13-year career with the Astros, “for life.” (Related: God's favorite southpaw hurler Clayton Kershaw re-signs with Juggernaut World Series roster: Report)
Jose Altuve will be an Astro player for life. pic.twitter.com/ndPHz1lP7E
— Houston Astros (@astros) February 6, 2024
The Venezuelan second baseman was a core member of the Astros dynasty, winning eight All-Star selections, an MVP award, multiple batting titles and two World Series trophies during his time with the team.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 5: Houston Astros embrace after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 of the World Series on November 5, 2022 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Jose Altuve #27 and Jose Urquidi #65.Carmen Mandert/Getty Images
Altuve was in the final year of a five-year, $151 million contract. expansion As Bob Nightengale of USA Today points out, the latest contract makes Altuve the highest-paid second baseman in MLB history.
Signed Jose Altuve
$15 million signing bonus
2025: 30 million people
2026: 30 million people
207: 30 million
2029: 10 million people
2030: 10 million people
First $300 million second baseman in history— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 6, 2024
Although he has a small blemish on his resume, including his alleged involvement in the Astros' 2017 World Series-winning sign-stealing scandal, he remains one of the Astros' most beloved players.
The superstar was able to build an incredible career despite his small stature. He is only 5-foot-6, making him one of the shortest players in MLB. But he's also one of the best players.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JULY 9: Aaron Judge, number 99 of the New York Yankees, stands at second base and Jose Altuve, number 27 of the Houston Astros, on July 9, 2021 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Watch over.Bob Levy/Getty Images
His 2,047 hits are 6th That's the most of any active player, just one behind Andrew McCutchen of the Pirates.
If he fulfills his five-year contract, he has a very good chance of reaching 3,000 hits and would be a strong candidate to be inducted into the Hall of Fame on the first ballot after retirement.
