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Veras' contract with HOU includes incentives
Jose Veras - R - Houston Astros
Dec. 21, 2012 - 5:15 PM ET

Jose Veras' one-year, $2 million contract with the Astros includes $500,000 in incentives based on games finished.

Veras only has five saves over seven seasons in the majors, but the rebuilding Astros intend to give him a shot at the closer job in 2013. His contract includes a $3.25 million club option or $150,000 buyout for 2014, but the option can increase to between $4 million and $5.5 million based on games finished. He could also earn an additional $500,000 with incentives.