Free agent reliever Rafael Montero returning to Astros' bullpen
Houston Astros relief pitcher Rafael Montero delivers in the eighth inning during Game 5 of the World Series at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia.Reliever Rafael Montero and the Astros are in agreement on a three-year, $34.5 million contract, ESPN reported on Saturday morning, marking the first consequential offseason move from the Astros’ makeshift front office.
The team did not announce an interim general manager or how its baseball operations department is running, but assistant general manager Andrew Ball and senior director of baseball strategy Bill Firkus are believed to be taking the lead in day-to-day operations. Three days later, the 32-year-old righthander is reportedly nearing a reunion. Montero starred as Houston’s setup man in 202, saving 14 games and sporting a 1.024 WHIP in 68 ⅓ innings.
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