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The Astros and McCormick avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.4 million contract Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. McCormick was arbitration-eligible for a second time this winter.

The Houston Astros brought in Christian Walker and have no intentions on reuniting with Alex Bregman. However, they could add this powerful outfielder.

Of Houston's eight arbitration-eligible players, only Framber Valdez had not reached a deal as the deadline approaches.

The outfield stands as the primary area of need for the Houston Astros and GM Dana Brown to address this offseason.

HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Astros have avoided arbitration and have agreed to terms on one-year contracts with all eight of their arbitration-eligible players: RHP Bryan Abreu, IF/OF Mauricio Dubón, RHP Luis Garcia,

The Houston Astros came to terms on one-year contracts for all eight of their arbitration-eligible players on Thursday, including star left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez. The Astros did not disclose financial terms, but according to multiple media reports, Valdez will make $18 million in 2025.

HOUSTON — Right-hander Luis Garcia and the ... third baseman Isaac Paredes and outfielders Mauricio Dubón, Chas McCormick and Jake Meyers.

Right-hander Luis Garcia and the Astros avoided arbitration when they agreed to a one-year contract for $1,875,000, matching the salary he earned last year when he didn't pitch in the major leagues as he recovered from Tommy John surgery.