Astros Block Sale of Tainted 2017 World Series Ring

The Houston Astros organization is reportedly going to prevent the sale of a 2017 World Series ring. Goldin Auctions posted the ring in an upcoming auction, and the piece of jewelry was expected to go for as much as $60,000 dollars.

However, the Astros have a first-look deal in place that would allow them to purchase any ring for a dollar before another sale can take place.

The auction was intended to raise money for COVID-19 relief, just like some of their players have done, with 100% of the proceeds going to the CAMCare foundation. It seems the ring, which the Astros cheated to get, won't be used for a good cause, after all.

The ring belonged to David Brito, a former scout for the Astros. Upon receiving the ring, Brito and everyone involved in their tainted win over the Los Angeles Dodgers signed an agreement that the Astros effectively get first dibs on any ring that is set to be sold, and they only need to pay $1.

By exercising that right, Houston is essentially stopping the entire auction and crushing any opportunity for the ring's worth to be donated to charity.

It's just another stain on the team's legacy. The Astros haven't released any statement about their decision.