"Josh Hader Signs Record-Breaking $95M Deal with Houston Astros"
TL;DR
The Houston Astros made an uncharacteristic move by signing reliever Josh Hader to a five-year, $95 million deal, the largest ever for a reliever. The signing reflects a departure from the team's usual approach and a response to the Texas Rangers' recent World Series win. Hader, known for his dominant pitching and controversial past, brings power and experience to the Astros bullpen, joining Ryan Pressly as a closing option. This move marks the first significant action in an otherwise stagnant MLB free agent market.
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