The Houston Astros and outfielder George Springer agreed Thursday to a one-year deal to avoid arbitration, owner and chairman Jim Crane announced. Financial terms were not disclosed, but MLB.com is reporting the deal is worth $21 million. Springer, 30, had been seeking $22.5 million in arbitration while the Astros had been offering $17.5 million. READ MORE https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/28497659/astros-avoid-arbitration-george-springer