1B José Abreu, Houston Astros: Abreu has been one of baseball's most consistent performers since his big league debut in 2014. He had at least 25 homers and 100 RBIs in six of his first nine seasons. The three-time All-Star hit .317 with 19 homers and 60 RBIs during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, winning the AL MVP award. After beginning his major league career with the Chicago White Sox, Abreu finalized a $58.5 million, three-year contract with the World Series champions in November. The addition of Abreu — with his steady presence in the lineup and clubhouse — became even more significant when Houston second baseman Jose Altuve broke his right thumb during the World Baseball Classic.
The last time we saw the Houston Astros in 2022, they were celebrating on the infield at Minute Maid Park after a World Series-clinching victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Not counting the 60-game COVID-shortened season of 2020, it was Houston's fourth 100-win campaign in the last five years. Save for reigning American League Cy Young winner Justin Verlander, the main cast members are back in Houston to defend their title.
Commercial Content 21+ Get the free Action Network app for expert picks, live odds, bet tracking and more. Opening Day is right around the corner, which means it's time for baseball bettors to put the finishing touches on their preseason portfolios before the 162-game marathon begins on Thursday. Today, we'll take a look at the World Series market to decipher some market movement and talk about a post-hype sleeper that is worth a play at a solid price. But first, the big boys: MLB World Series odds and predictions Houston Astros (+600, PointsBet ) The Astros will go off as the consensus World Series favorite in 2023, and for good reason. Not only do the Astros have one of the best rosters in
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