Astros sign P Pressly to two-year extension

Right-hander Ryan Pressly signed a two-year extension with the Houston Astros that takes him through the 2021 season, the team announced Wednesday.

Financial terms were not disclosed, but multiple reports put the value of the extension at $17.5 million, with a $10 million vesting option for the 2022 season, based on games pitched.

Pressly, 30, is under contract for $2.9 million in 2019 and would have been eligible for free agency after this season.

Pressly joined Houston last July in a trade with the Minnesota Twins. In 26 games with the Astros, he was 1-0 with two saves, a 0.77 ERA and 32 strikeouts in 23 1/3 innings.

His combined numbers for the 2018 season included a American League-leading 77 appearances and a 2.54 ERA with 101 strikeouts in 71 innings.

Pressly also pitched in five postseason games for Houston, allowing one hit and one run over five innings.

Pressly made his major league debut with Minnesota in 2013 and has pitched in 307 games, all in relief. He is 18-16 with three saves, a 3.54 ERA and 314 strikeouts in 340 1/3 innings.

--Field Level Media