The Astros have agreed to sign free agent outfielder Josh Reddick, reports Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. Passan reports that it's a four-year deal worth $52 million and it's pending a physical.
Reddick, 29, hit .272/.333/.449 (107 OPS+) for the A's and Dodgers last season with 17 doubles, 10 homers and 37 RBI in 115 games. He did miss time due to injury. In the past, he's had a 32-homer season and had 20 home runs with 10 steals in 2015. The Astros seem to like the power-speed combo, so he's a fit there.
Reddick is also a great defender in the outfield, particularly right field. George Springer is the incumbent right fielder, so Reddick might be on the move. He has limited experience in left field and center field, but it capable of playing passable defense anywhere and would probably be an asset in left.
After having just added Brian McCann via trade, the Astros land a pair of veteran everyday players in mid-November. A year after being as non-aggressive as they could following a playoff run, it appears GM Jeff Luhnow and company are looking to turn things back around.
For now, the lineup might look something like this:
1. George Springer, RF
2. Alex Bregman, 3B
3. Jose Altuve, 2B
4. Carlos Correa, SS
5. Brian McCann, C
6. Evan Gattis, DH
7. Josh Reddick, LF
8. Yulieskey Gurriel, 1B
9. Jake Marisnick, CF
Of course, the offseason is young.
One thing we know is the Astros are looking pretty aggressive right now.
