Villarreal is consulting with his agent, Oscar Suarez, on whether to accept the assignment.
If Villarreal refuses his assignment and the Astros cannot trade him, he will be released and due the remaining portion of the $3 million he was guaranteed.
“Baseball is going to give to you, and at times it takes away from you,” he said. “Now I have to try harder to succeed. I wish all my teammates good luck. I was happy to be part of the Astros.”
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