MLB Analyst thinks Houston Astros have secured bargain with their 5-year extension for Christian Javier

The Houston Astros have recently secured a great deal with their five-year extension for pitcher Christian Javier. The 25-year-old right-hander, who first caught attention in the 2021 season, has now committed his future to the Astros till the 2027 season. The deal is expected to be a major win for the team and is likely to prove to be quite a steal.

Javier is coming off the best season of his career in 2022, finishing the regular season with a 11-9 record and an ERA of 2.54 in 25 starts. He struck out 194 batters in just 148 innings and was one of the most dominant pitchers in the league. His impressive performance earned him recognition as one of the top young pitchers in the game, and it was only a matter of time before he was signed to a long-term deal.

The five-year extension is a clear indication of the Astros' commitment to their young star. They will hope that he can continue to develop and improve in the coming years. Javier could become one of the best pitchers in the league, and the Astros will be relying on him to lead their rotation for years to come.

MLB analyst Chris Gimenez said on MLB Network Radio said about the player:

"If Christian Javier continues to pitch the way he's been pitching, this is probably going to be quite the steal for the Houston Astros. This is the exact game plan they used in Atlanta, we've seen the success it's had over there. Now he's (Dana Brown) bringing the same plan here to Houston with arguably, if not better talent."

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Astros GM makes his game plan clear by signing extension with Christian Javier

Dana Brown, the new general manager of the Houston Astros, means business, as he wants to sign players to sustain a 'winning' atmospher:

"We're trying to sign players. That's how I was trained in the front office and I think it's the way of sustaining the winning atmosphere long-term."

The Houston Astros have been one of the most successful teams in recent years. The extension of their young World Series champion is just another step in their quest for sustained success.

The deal is also a sign of the Astros' faith in their scouting and player development systems. It's likely to be quite the steal for the Houston Astros, and fans can expect to see Christian Javier lead the team's rotation in the MLB for a while.