Michael Brantley, Astros Reportedly Agree to 1-Year, $12M Contract in Free Agency

According to reports, the Houston Astros will bring one of their veterans back for the next season.

Brantley agreed to re-sign with the Astros on a one-year, $12 million contract pending a physical, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Brantley can get an additional $4 million in incentives, according to Jesse Rogers.

Brantley has been with the Astros for the past four years. Before joining Houston, the 35-year-old played the first 10 years of his career with the Clevelandguardians.

Brantley is an All-Star five times. He had shoulder surgery in August and missed the rest of the season, but he still managed to hit five home runs and drive in 26 runs. He has a slash line of........

Houston reloaded for another run to the World Series as it re-signed Brantley. A three-year, $58.6 million contract was signed by the Astros in November. They lost Verlander, who signed with the New York Mets.

Brantley gives Houston added depth as he can play both left field and designated hitter. A bounce-back performance by the veteran is in the offing.