José Abreu's transition from the Chicago White Sox to the Houston Astros marked a significant downturn in performance. While some players thrive after leaving the White Sox, Abreu struggled severely, hitting just .237 with a career-low OPS of .680 in 2023. His performance worsened in 2024, resulting in the Astros releasing him after he recorded a .124 average. Abreu's steep decline has raised questions among fans and analysts about his previous success in Chicago versus his recent struggles, leading to his inclusion in the "2025 All-Overpaid" team.
Abreu's decline after leaving the White Sox was so severe that he joined a list for the 2025 season that everyone would rather not be on.
After leaving the White Sox in 2022 for the Houston Astros, Abreu was a shell of his former self.
Abreu struggled to live up to the hype surrounding him in Houston, having the worst year of his career, hitting .237/.296/.383.
Even though Abreu is no longer on the active roster, he is still causing a headache for the Astros.
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