According to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle, the Astros have reached an agreement with seven out of ten arbitration-eligible players as the deadline to exchange figures comes and goes.
Pressly, one of Houston’s key acquisitions during the 2018 trade deadline, saw an increase of $1.3 million. His 0.77 ERA and 38.1% strikeout rate since joining the Astros was a needed boost to the club’s bullpen. The Texas native will be a free-agent following the conclusion of the 2019 season.
Another key reliever for the Astros last year was Peacock, who saw his salary jumped from $2.