For all the high-profile talent on the roster, Chas McCormick, Yainer Diaz and Mauricio Dubón (+$20.2 million) were three of the most valuable players for the Houston Astros in 2023. The front office has done a great job developing mid-level prospects into impact contributors over the years, and with a farm system lacking in top-tier talent, that will need to continue.

Despite finishing with negative net values, Ryan Pressly (65 G, 31/37 SV, 3.58 ERA, 10.2 K/9) and Rafael Montero (68 G, 10 HLD, 5.08 ERA, 10.6 K/9) were still key pieces of the Houston bullpen. There were eight players on the Houston roster who earned at least $10 million, and five of them are listed above.