The Houston Astros will be competing for their franchise's third World Series title this October after winning the AL West for the fourth year in a row.
The signing comes after the Boston Red Sox designated Gonzalez for assignment earlier this month. The Venezuelan hit .202/.281/.285 with two home runs and 20 RBI in 77 games for the Red Sox.
Every March, news outlets and baseball prognosticators utilize air time and column inches to try to predict MLB's next big thing. Which hitter can transition from a solid role player to an All-Star?