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The Houston Astros signed the largest deal in team history to keep American League MVP Jose Altuve.
Altuve agreed to a five-year, $151 million extension. The second baseman had two years remaining on his deal before the new agreement.
The previous record for a player deal by the Astros was a six-year, $100 million deal for Carlos Lee after the 2006 season.
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