Astros Sign Veteran Reliever Jalen Beeks to Minor League Deal

The six-year MLB veteran joins Houston's spring training bullpen competition, seeking to regain his best form.

Jalen Beeks, a 31-year-old left-handed pitcher, signed a minor league deal with the Houston Astros, including an invitation to major league camp.
Beeks posted a 4.50 ERA over 71 appearances last season, splitting time between the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates, with 10 saves and 7 blown saves.
He has a career 4.40 ERA across six MLB seasons, with his best performance in 2022 for the Tampa Bay Rays, achieving a 2.80 ERA and 1.2 WAR over 42 appearances.
The Astros' bullpen currently has openings beyond closer Josh Hader, set-up man Bryan Abreu, and reliever Tayler Scott, creating competition among Beeks and other left-handed pitchers.
Beeks expressed eagerness to adapt to the Astros' pitching philosophy and analytics-driven approach, hoping to rediscover his top form.