There's also eligibility for pension and the group health plan. Even though the benefit for players with very little service time sometimes gets overstated, it's not a small thing.
The Astros are $24 million over the competitive balance tax threshold, so it might the Pressley that they would want to unload if they decide to fold on 2024. I agree that Abreu is an interesting reliever, but as you say, not worth Kjerstad.