The Houston Astros have a deal with one of MLB’s top relievers for $34.5 million

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When the cameras focused on the star pitchers and the fearsome offense of Houston Astros, one of the big surprises was given by the bullpen with a sensational performance in both the MLB playoffs and in the the world series. One of the main responders has everything ready to continue being a teammate jose altuve and company.

In the 2022 MLB postseason, which concluded with the Astros’ World Series title, the Houston team’s bullpen became the first to record a 1.00 earned run percentage in at least 40 innings pitched. This record had never been seen in 119 years of the playoffs.

When it wasn’t Bryan Abreu, Hunter Brown, Rafael Montero, Héctor Neris, Will Smith, Ryne Stanek, José Urquidy and the closest Ryan Pressly came to control rival offenses that had players of the stature of Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper.

The domain of Houston Astros in the MLB playoffs it was such that they swept Seattle Mariners and New York Yankees get to the 2022 World Series. In the “Autumn Classic” they lost just two games to the Philadelphia Phillies to clinch the championship in six meetings. One of the best relievers in all of the major leagues has been a key player on this road to the title.

The Astros have a deal with one of MLB’s top relievers for $34.5 million

Raffaele Montero, born in Dominican Republic, eight seasons have passed MLB with a 4.64 ERA. The 32-year-old right-hander became a free agent after making his 2022 Postseason debut with one win, no losses and a 1.93 ERA in 10 games. The Houston Astros have everything ready to bring him back to the team that will try to defend their title the world series into the 2023 MLB season.

“Rafael Montero, one of the best relief pitchers on the market, has agreed to a free agent deal (…) Free agent Rafael Montero and the Houston Astros have agreed to a three-year, $34.5 million deal, sources said .to ESPN,” Jeff Passan posted.