José Dariel Abreu Correa is a Cuban-born professional baseball first baseman who played for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB) in 2024. He has also played for the Chicago White Sox in the past. Born on January 29, 1987, Abreu started playing baseball in his hometown of Cruces, Cienfuegos, Cuba. After a successful few years in Cuba, Abreu was signed by the Chicago White Sox in October 2013. He signed a six-year contract with them, worth $68 million. He made his Major League debut with them on March 31, 2014, against the Minnesota Twins, where he recorded his first major league hit in that game. It was a single off Twins pitcher Liam Hendriks. Jose signed for the Houston Astros in 2022 after eight successful years in Chicago. He penned down a three-year deal worth $58.5 million with the Astros on November 18, 2022 (via Spotrac).
Abreu is a three-time MLB All-Star, a three-time Silver Slugger Award winner, and twice the AL RBI leader. He was voted the AL MVP for his performance throughout the 2020 season. Abreu is also a recipient of the AL Hank Aaron Award (2020). He has represented the Cuban national team and won silver with them at the 2009 Baseball World Cup, and gold in the Intercontinental Cup in 2010.
Jose Abreu Wife
Yusmary Abreu is the wife of Jose Abreu. Yusmary defected from Cuba along with her husband in 2013. The pair initially went to Haiti before eventually settling down in the United States of America, as per the MLB website.
How many children do Jose Abreu and Yusmary Abreu have?
Jose Abreu and Yusmary Abreu have one child together. His name is Dariel Eduardo Abreu, as per the official MLB website.
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A. Jose Abreu plays as a first baseman and designated hitter.
A. Yusmary Abreu is Jose Abreu's wife.
A. Jose Abreu was born on January 29, 1987.
A. Jose Abreu plays for the Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball.
A. Yusmary Abreu and Jose Abreu have one child together, a son named Dariel.
