The story of improvement began to reveal itself on September 29, when the Astros entered the final series of the regular season with aspirations of reaching at least a spot to discuss the American League Wild Card Series. At a key moment in the season, a kind of anticipation of the playoff scenario, the Astros needed the prominence of their main players. One of them, among the team's veterans, was the Cuban and first baseman José Abreu. Throughout the regular season, Abreu, 36, had fallen short of what the Astros expected from his experience and leadership during nine seasons with the White Sox. However, after returning from the injured list, heading into the final month of the season, Abreu began the beginning of his rise.
A return in time
A return in time
A return in time
The story of improvement began to reveal itself on September 29, when the Astros entered the final series of the regular season with aspirations of reaching at least a spot to discuss the American League Wild Card Series. At a key moment in the season, a kind of anticipation of the playoff scenario, the Astros needed the prominence of their main players. One of them, among the team's veterans, was the Cuban and first baseman José Abreu. Throughout the regular season, Abreu, 36, had fallen short of what the Astros expected from his experience and leadership during nine seasons with the White Sox. However, after returning from the injured list, heading into the final month of the season, Abreu began the beginning of his rise.