Astros Could Sign Another Chicago Baseball Star, in Addition to Jose Abreu

The Houston Astros are reportedly interested in signing free agent catcher Willson Contreras and having him play left field, where he could split time with Yordan Alvarez.

Earlier this week, the Houston Astros added 2020 American League MVP Jose Abreu to their World Series-winning lineup. After locking up the nine-year veteran first baseman, the Astros reportedly have their sights set on another staple of Chicago baseball.

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal is reporting that the Astros are interested in catcher Willson Contreras, and the club plans to meet with Contreras at the winter meetings next week in San Diego.

The Astros, who are co-favorites along with the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the 2023 World Series according to the Fanduel gambling website, were close to acquiring Contreras prior to August's trade deadline, but owner Jim Crane reportedly stopped general manager James Click from acquiring the Chicago Cubs backstop. The Astros traded for catcher Christian Vazquez from the Boston Red Sox instead.

Rosenthal is reporting that the Astros are interested in having Contreras play left field for the club. Over seven big league seasons, Contreras has played 39 games in the outfield, last appearing in the outfield for one game in 2021.

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