Gattis (sports hernia) and the Astros reached a contract agreement for 2016 to avoid arbitration, Evan Drellich of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gattis will make $3.3 million in 2016, and the deal also includes a 2017 team option for $5.2 million, with a $100,000 buyout. Of greater concern to fantasy owners, Gattis recently had sports hernia surgery and is expected to miss most of spring training. With his recovery timeline set at four-to-six weeks, there's no assurance he'll be ready for Opening Day. Once healthy, Gattis figures to serve as the Astros' regular designated hitter.