Bryan Abreu’s Rough Season

Bryan Abreu’s once-unstoppable Astros bullpen arm is in freefall this season, as velocity drops, pitches lose bite, and control slips — turning a former closer contender into a liability. After a brutal stretch in early season and a shaky May that masked deeper issues, June brings the same struggles: a sluggish fastball, a flat slider, and a strikeout-to-walk ratio that’s cratered. With Josh Hader healthy and ready to reclaim the closer role, Abreu’s contract year is now a ticking clock — and the Astros may be forced to move on to keep pace in the playoff race. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/72dfabb53e644963