Bryan Abreu - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Records one-out save vs. Twins Abreu earned the save in Tuesday's 2-1 against the Twins, recording the final out of the game.

Impact After Bryan King allowed the potential tying run to reach base with two outs in the ninth inning, Abreu was summoned to close things out. The right-hander added some drama by hitting Luke Keaschall to move the lead runner into scoring position, but he recovered by inducing a game-ending popout from Byron Buxton. The save was his third in as many chances. Abreu has been scoreless over his last six appearances, but his early-season struggles continue to weigh down his overall numbers, as he currently owns a 7.63 ERA and 2.09 WHIP across 15.1 innings.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Paredes' 2-run homer in the 1st inning powers Astros to a 2-1 win over the Twins

Isaac Paredes hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jason Alexander scattered four hits over six scoreless innings and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Collects second save of 2026 Abreu earned the save in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Rangers, allowing one hit and one walk over 1.1 scoreless frames.

Impact Both Bryan King and Enyel De Los Santos were deployed earlier in Saturday's game, so Abreu was tasked with closing things out for the Astros. He was called in for the eighth with two runners on base but got Justin Foscue to fly out to end the inning, and Abreu worked around two baserunners in the ninth to collect his second save of the season. King and De Los Santos figure to be Houston's preferred closer options until Josh Hader (biceps) is cleared to return from the 60-day IL, though Abreu will be in the mix for saves from time-to-time.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Alvarez hits 1 of Astros' 4 homers off Rangers' Jacob deGrom in 4-1 win

Yordan Alvarez hit his 15th homer and the Houston Astros matched a season high with four longballs in a 4-1 win over the Rangers that left Texas’ Jacob deGrom stuck at 99 career wi...

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Cole's 10th-inning RBI single lifts the Astros past the Mariners, 4-3

Christian Walker homered and Zach Cole hit an RBI single in the 10th inning that lifted the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Picks up first win Abreu (1-2) earned the win Sunday over the Red Sox, allowing a hit and a walk while striking out one over two innings.

Impact After Abreu worked around a one-out single in the ninth inning, the Astros tallied a pair of runs in the top of the 10th. Abreu would come back out in the bottom half, where he'd coax a game-ending double play off the bat of Ceddanne Rafaela to close out his first win this year. It's certainly a step in the right direction for Abreu. The right-hander was expected to serve as Houston's closer in the absence of Josh Hader (biceps), though he got off to a brutal start this season, allowing at least one run in eight of his first 11 appearances. Abreu's ERA now sits at 10.32 with a 2.47 WHIP and 17:16 K:BB across 11.1 innings.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Smith gets go-ahead 2-run single in 10th; Astros hold off Red Sox 3-1

Cam Smith hit a two-out, two-run single off the Green Monster in the 10th inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Boston Red Sox 3-1 on Sunday to take the series

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Josh Hader, Bryan Abreu concerns make Astros' bullpen one of MLB's worst | Sporting News Houston needs better results and health from their relievers.

APRIL 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Seven Teams, Seven Slow Starts. What's Behind MLB's Most Surprising Struggles?

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APRIL 23 • FOX SPORTS

Seven Teams, Seven Slow Starts. What's Behind MLB's Most Surprising Struggles?

Why Bryan Abreu's ceiling as a closer makes him the perfect Edwin Diaz replacement | Sporting News The slumping Astros closer could be a diamond in the rough.

APRIL 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

'Guide him through this': Astros hopeful Abreu can get back to old self HOUSTON -- When All-Star closer Josh Hader reported to camp with biceps tendinitis and was shut down for a few weeks, veteran right-hander B...

APRIL 18 • MLB.COM

Nolan Gorman, Iván Herrera power Cardinals past Astros, 9-4

Nolan Gorman hit a three-run home run and Iván Herrera added a two-run shot to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Yordan Alvarez goes deep and Spencer Arrighetti fans 10, lifting the Astros past the Rockies 3-1

Yordan Alvarez hit his seventh home run of the season and Spencer Arrighetti struck out 10 in six strong innings to lead the Houston Astros to a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rockies

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Crawford caps Mariners rally with RBI single in 9th to beat reeling Astros 8-7

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Serves up walk-off homer Sunday Abreu (0-1) took the loss Sunday against the Athletics, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits and one walk across one-third of an inning.

Impact Abreu came on in the bottom of the ninth with the game tied 9-9 and was able to get the final out to send it to the 10th inning. Houston scored one in the top half of the inning, and Abreu stayed on to try to close out his own win. He walked Tyler Soderstrom before allowing a three-run, walk-off homer to Brent Rooker. Abreu has allowed at least one run in all four of his appearances to open the season and now owns a hideous 23.63 ERA and 6:5 K:BB across 2.2 innings. He's already served up three home runs after allowing four all of last season. With Josh Hader (biceps) still on the injured list, Abreu appears to still be the favorite for saves in Houston, but his hold on the job has got to be loosening after four rough outings.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Brent Rooker caps huge game with walk-off homer in 10th to give A's a 12-10 win over Astros

Brent Rooker homered twice and had a career-high six RBIs, including a three-run shot in the bottom of the 10th inning that gave the Athletics a 12-10 victory over the Houston Astr...

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Hangs on for first save Abreu earned the save in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox, allowing a run on one hit while striking out three in the ninth inning.

Impact Abreu got off to an inauspicious start in the ninth inning Wednesday, as he gave up a home run to Roman Anthony to lead off the frame. However, the right-hander rebounded to strike out Boston's subsequent three batters to close out a two-run victory and earn his first save of the year. While Abreu has given up at least one run in all three of his appearances this season, Wednesday's outing certainly looks like a step in the right direction. Notably, his fastball velocity reached 97.4 MPH in the outing after topping out at just 93.2 MPH in his last appearance Sunday versus the Angels. Abreu figures to retain the ninth-inning job in Houston until Josh Hader (biceps) is able to return.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Correa's 3-run blast powers the Astros past the Red Sox 6-4 for a sweep

Carlos Correa put Houston on top with a three-run homer and Christian Vázquez added a solo shot to lead the Astros to a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox to complete a three-game swe...

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Struggling early in 2026 Abreu allowed one run on two walks in one-third of an inning during the Astros' 9-7 win over the Angels on Sunday.

Impact Abreu was brought in for the top of the ninth inning to protect the Astros' three-run lead. However, he walked two of the three batters he faced and was replaced by Bryan King, and the former was tagged with a run on an RBI single from Nolan Schanuel. Abreu has yielded four earned runs on four walks and one hit across 1.1 innings to open the season, which isn't a great sign given that he was tabbed as the Astros' closer in the absence of Josh Hader (biceps). King could be thrust into closing situations if Abreu's early struggles continue.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Paredes' late 2-RBI double lifts the Astros past the Angels 9-7 in disappointing debut by Imai

Isaac Paredes hit a tiebreaking two-RBI double with two outs in the eighth inning to help the Houston Astros to a 9-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday despite a disappoint...

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader to start season on 15-day injured list, will miss opening day

Houston Astros All-Star closer Josh Hader will begin the season on the 15-day injured list

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

Set for interim closer duties Abreu is expected to open the season as the Astros' closer while Josh Hader (biceps) recuperates, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hader is throwing off the mound again and might not miss much time, but manager Joe Espada ruled him out for Opening Day. Abreu has been one of the best relievers in baseball over the past four regular seasons, posting a 2.30 ERA and 34.3 percent strikeout rate. Hader will get his closer job back, if healthy, but he remains an injury risk, so it's not out of the question that Abreu's stint as closer lasts indefinitely.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Could open year as closer Abreu could start the season as Houston's closer, with Josh Hader's (bicep) status unclear, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic.

Impact Hader has been limited to playing catch off flat ground thus far in spring, leaving his availability for Opening Day in doubt. If Hader does ultimately start the year on the IL, Abreu would be the clear choice to assume closing duties. The right-hander has been excellent as a setup man for the Astros, posting a combined 2.30 ERA over his last four seasons. Abreu logged 25 holds and a career-high seven saves in 2025.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Details of Bryan Abreu's $5.85 million, 1-year contract with the Houston Astros

Details of Bryan Abreu’s $5.85 million, one-year contract with the Houston Astros

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Earns $5.85 million with Houston Abreu signed a one-year, $5.85 million contract with the Astros on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Abreu was one of five relief pitchers in 2025 to record 100-plus strikeouts, doing so for a third consecutive season while boasting a 35.5 percent strikeout rate and 41.2 percent whiff rate. He finished the year with a 2.28 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 25 holds over 71 innings while also recorded a career-high seven saves, though that opportunity came only after Josh Hader (shoulder) landed on the IL in mid-August. With Hader on track to be fully healthy by Opening Day, Abreu should remain in his high-leverage role out of the Astros' bullpen in 2026.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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