2016 – Astros sign 40-year-old outfielder Carlos Beltran to a one-year deal for $16 million. Beltran becomes the Designated Hitter, batting .231 with 14 homers, and providing veteran leadership to the team’s many Latin players. His reward is to close out his career with the Worlds Championship he had previously lacked.
On December 15 , 2016 — Astros sign 40-year-old outfielder Carlos Beltran to a one-year deal for $16 million. Beltran becomes the Designated Hitter, batting .231 with 14 homers, and providing veteran leadership to the team’s many Latin players. His reward is to close out his career with the Worlds Championship he had previously lacked.
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