Houston Astros release Jose Abreu after first baseman’s struggles with club

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Days after returning to Minute Maid Park, first baseman Jose Abreu has been released from the Astros, Ball announced Friday afternoon.

The video above is from ABC13’s live broadcast report.

General manager Dana Brown is expected to talk about the decision and the team’s next moves.

Abreu’s departure comes about two weeks after a minor league stint with the Sugar Land Space Cowboys.

This is a developing story. ABC13 will have more on the latest updates starting at 3 p.m. on Eyewitness News.