The Houston Astros DFA Ronny Cedeno
The Astros have designated 30-year old righty swinging infielder Ronny Cedeno for assignment. Cedeno played in 51 games for the Astros this year and he was 31 of 141 (.220 avg, .558 OPS) with 12 runs...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros DFA Carlos Pena
The Astros have designated 35-year old lefty swinging 1B Carlos Pena for assignment. Pena played in 85 games for the Astros this year and he was 58 of 277 (.209 avg, .674 OPS) with 38 runs scored, 8...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros have to be impressed with Jarred Cosart so far
23-year old righty starting pitcher Jarred Cosart came into this season as the Astros’ #7 prospect heading into 2013 according to Baseball America. He pitched in 18 games (17 starts) in AAA-ball for...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros place J.D. Martinez on the D.L.
The Houston Astros have placed 25-year old righty swinging outfielder J.D. Martinez on the 15-day disabled list due to a sprained left wrist. Martinez has played in 78 games for the Astros so far this...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros deal Jose Veras to the Detroit Tigers
The Astros have dealt 32-year old righty closer Jose Veras to the Detroit Tigers for 19-year old lefty swinging outfielder Danry Vasquez and a player to be named later (which they will receive on or...
View ArticleJose Cisnero is going to replace Jose Veras as the closer for the Houston Astros
24-year old rookie righty reliever Jose Cisnero will get the first shot to replace Jose Veras as the closer. He came into this season as the Astros’ #15 prospect according to Baseball America....
View ArticleBrett Wallace is having a solid month in July for the Houston Astros
26-year old lefty swinging 1B/3B Brett Wallace has come alive at the plate for the Astros so far in July. He has played in 21 games for the Astros so far this month and he is 20 for 71 (.282 avg, .915...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros deal Justin Maxwell to the Royals
The Houston Astros have dealt 29-year old righty swinging outfielder Justin Maxwell to the Royals for 20-year old righty starting pitcher Kyle Smith. Maxwell played in 40 games for the Astros this...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros deal Bud Norris to the Baltimore Orioles
The Astros have dealt 28-year old righty starting pitcher Bud Norris to the Baltimore Orioles for 23-year old righty swinging outfielder L.J. Hoes, 19-year old lefty starting pitcher Josh Hader and a...
View ArticleMatt Dominguez has been hitting well in the second half for the Houston Astros
23-year old righty swinging 3B Matt Dominguez has been hitting well since the All-Star Game for the Astros. He has played in 15 games so far in the second half of the season for the Astros and he is...
View ArticleSergio Escalona of the Houston Astros gets suspended for 50 games by MLB
29-year old lefty reliever Sergio Escalona has been suspended for 50 games by Major League Baseball due to his involvement with the Biogenesis Lab in Miami. Escalona pitched in 12 games (0 starts) in...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros DFA Travis Blackley
The Astros have designated 30-year old lefty reliever Travis Blackley for assignment. Blackley pitched in 42 games (0 starts) for the Astros this year and he was 1-1 with a 4.89 ERA and a 1.43 WHIP....
View ArticleThe Houston Astros deal Wesley Wright to the Rays
The Astros have dealt 28-year old lefty reliever Wesley Wright to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations. Wright pitched in 54 games (0 starts) for the Astros this year and he was 0-4 with a 3.92...
View ArticleRobbie Grossman is playing well for the Houston Astros now
It looks like the second time is a charm for 23-year old switch-hitting outfielder Robbie Grossman. Grossman has played in 14 games in July and August in which he is 18 of 53 (.340 avg, .963 OPS) with...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros ink two players from Mexico
The Astros have signed 26-year old righty swinging 1B Japhet Amador and 23-year old lefty swinging outfielder Leonardo Heras to minor league deals. Amador played in 104 games in Mexico this year and...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros DFA Wade LeBlanc
The Astros have designated 29-year old lefty reliever Wade LeBlanc for assignment. LeBlanc pitched in 4 games (0 starts) for the Astros and he was 0-0 with a 7.11 ERA and a 2.21 WHIP. He has pitched...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros place Carlos Corporan on the D.L.
The Astros have placed 29-year old switch-hitting catcher Carlos Corporan on the 7-day disabled list due to a concussion. Corporan has played in 50 games for the Astros so far this year and he is 37...
View ArticleBrett Oberholtzer is looking good so far this year for the Houston Astros
24-year old lefty starting pitcher Brett Oberholtzer came into this season as the Astros’ #20 prospect according to Baseball America. He pitched in 16 games (all starts) in AAA-ball for the Astros and...
View ArticleThe Houston Astros place Max Stassi on the D.L.
The Astros have placed 22-year old righty swinging catcher Max Stassi on the 7-day disabled list due to a concussion. Stassi has played in 2 games for the Astros so far this year and he is 2 for 6...
View ArticleThe future is near for George Springer of the Houston Astros
23-year old righty swinging outfielder George Springer is having a monster season in the minors for the Astros in 2013. He has played in 129 games in AA+AAA-ball so far this year and he is 140 of 468...
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