Astros Avoid Arbitration, Sign Jed Lowrie To One-Year Contract

The Houston Astros have avoided arbitration with Jed Lowrie, agreeing to terms with the infielder on a one-year, $1.15 million contract, according to the Associated Press.

Lowrie had asked for $1.5 million in arbitration, with the Astros counter-offering $900,000. They were slated for a Friday hearing, but they met in the middle tonight rather than head to court.

Lowrie, 27, was acquired from the Boston Red Sox on Dec. 14 along with starting pitcher Kyle Weiland in exchange for reliever Mark Melancon. He hit .252 with six homers and 36 RBIs in 88 games for the Red Sox last season.