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Sources: Beltran returning to Houston in 2017
- Updated: December 3, 2016
HOUSTON — More than a decade after his memorable postseason performance for the Astros helped vault him to stardom, Carlos Beltran is returning to Houston for 2017 after agreeing Saturday to a one-year, $16 million contract with a full no-trade clause, a source confirmed to MLB.com. The team has not confirmed the deal.
Beltran, 39, figures to split time between outfield and designated hitter for the Astros like he did last year for the Yankees and Rangers, a season in which he was an All-Star for the ninth time. The veteran slugger hit .295 with 29 homers and 93 RBIs in 151 games with New York and Texas, which acquired him midseason.
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The signing of Beltran marks the third major addition to the Astros’ lineup in the past three weeks. Last month, the Astros traded for veteran catcher Brian McCann and signed free-agent outfielder Josh Reddick. Beltran, McCann and Reddick join a lineup that includes American League batting champion Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa, George Springer, …
