Yordan Alvarez extension: Astros lock up slugger to six-year, $115 million contract, per report
Alvarez's new contract begins next season
www.cbssports.comShort answer: The latest widely reported contract for Yordan Álvarez is a six-year extension with the Houston Astros worth about $115 million, agreed in June 2022 and running through the 2028 season. Since then, there haven’t been widely publicized new contracts for Álvarez that changed those terms.[1][4]
Details:
- The 2022 extension covers 2023–2028, with a signing bonus and escalating salaries, reportedly totaling $115 million.[4]
- Reports at the time noted the deal buys out three arbitration-eligible years and the first three years of free agency.[4]
- Public coverage from ESPN, MLB.com, and other outlets confirmed the terms and the extension’s duration, but there hasn’t been a later official renewal or major renegotiation announced as of the latest public updates.[1][4]
Context for Prague-based readers:
- The Astros secured Álvarez to keep him as a core piece through 2028, providing stability for a championship window.[4]
- If you’re tracking live updates, check major sports outlets or the Astros’ official site for any announcements beyond 2022; as of now, the six-year, $115M extension remains the defining recent contract.[4]
Illustration (conceptual):
- A timeline: 2023–2028 salaries rise progressively as part of the extension, with the 2026–2028 years paying the highest annual figures, reflecting the deal’s structure discussed in 2022 reports.[4]
Sources:
- MLB.com: Yordan Alvarez signs contract extension with Astros[4]
- ESPN / Patch / CBS Sports coverage of the 2022 extension[2][3][1]