Bryan Abreu

Bryan Abreu struck out three batters while allowing one earned run on one hit to earn the save in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Abreu has struggled when called upon out of the Houston bullpen to begin the season, allowing runs in all three of his relief appearances. The right-hander’s leash continues to shorten while beginning the season as the closer for manager Joe Espada, posting a 2.57 WHIP to go along with a 1.50 K/BB ratio with one save so far this season.

Astros right-hander Bryan Abreu will begin the season as the Astros closer.

Fantasy Impact

Abreu was originally slated to serve as Houston's setup man to closer Josh Hader, but the latter is dealing with biceps tendinitis and will begin the season on the injured list. Abreu could have significant early-season fantasy value with Hader's timeline to be determined at this point.

Bryan Abreu and the Houston Astros have avoided arbitration. The righthander will make $5.85 million in 2026 with an additional $50K if he makes the All-Star Game.

Fantasy Impact

Abreu, 28, has turned into one of the premier setup men in the game. He posted a 2.28 ERA in 71 games with Houston last season and registered his third straight 100-strikeout season out of the bullpen. His strikeout rate of 35.5% last season was the sixth-highest among all qualified relievers. Abreu will serve as the setup man to Josh Hader and will occasionally get a save opportunity after finishing with a career-best seven saves a season ago.

Bryan Abreu allowed two hits and one walk but did not surrender any earned runs while earning the save in Monday's win against the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

Abreu has rebounded from a blown save on September 9, successfully recording a save in his last two outings. After yesterday’s game, Abreu's season numbers are a 2.42 ERA and 1.15 WHIP with six saves across 66 appearances.

Bryan Abreu worked a clean inning for the save on Wednesday against the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Abreu was able to bounce back after blowing the save in a loss on Tuesday against Toronto. It is his fifth save on the season.