Report: Astros, RHP Rafael Montero reach 3-year deal

The Houston Astros agreed to a three-year, $34.5 million deal with reliever Rafael Montero, multiple outlets reported Saturday.

The 32-year-old right-hander was 5-2 with a 2.37 ERA and 14 saves in 71 games during the 2022 regular season.

Montero was 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA in 10 postseason appearances for the World Series champions.

Houston acquired Montero in a July 2021 trade with the Seattle Mariners.

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