Astros World Series MVP George Springer avoids arbitration with two-year deal

The Houston Astros and outfielder George Springer avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to a two-year contract, the team announced Monday.

Terms were not disclosed, but multiple outlets reported the deal is worth $24 million.

The World Series MVP gets $12 million annually under the deal and will be eligible for arbitration again after the 2019 season. The hearing had been scheduled for Tuesday.

Springer, 28, was seeking a raise from $4.075 million to $10.5 million for the 2018 season in arbitration while the Astros were offering $8.5 million.

He was a first-time All-Star in 2017 and set career bests with 34 home runs, 85 RBIs and a .283 batting average.

Springer was named the World Series MVP after hitting .379 with five homers and seven RBIs in the Astros' seven-game victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers for their first title. His eight extra-base hits (three doubles, five home runs) and 29 total bases are World Series records.

Springer also earned his first Silver Slugger Award in 2017. Additionally, his nine leadoff homers in the regular season set a new franchise record and his 112 runs scored ranked tied for second in the American League. Springer's .996 fielding percentage in 131 games in the outfield ranked third in the AL.

He has played in four major league seasons (2014-17), all with the Astros, hitting .266 with 99 homers and 259 RBIs.

--Field Level Media