Astros' Will Harris: Agrees to two-year deal

Harris agreed to a two-year, $5 million contract with the Astros on Friday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Analysis:

Harris was arbitration eligible for the first time this winter. With this deal, the Astros lock Harris in at a reasonable cost for the next two seasons, and they can opt into a third year (2019) if they so choose. Harris turned in a fine season in 2016, earning an All-Star berth and a run in the closer role. Ken Giles wrestled the job away late, but Harris should remain a valuable source of holds and the ratios make him useful even in deep standard-scoring formats.