Right-hander Tayler Scott has made the Astros’ Opening Day roster, reports Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. He’d been in camp as a non-roster invitee but will be selected to the 40-man roster, with lefty Bennett Sousa heading to the 15-day IL and righty Lance McCullers Jr. heading to the 60-day IL to create roster space for him. McCullers is recovering from forearm … [Read more...] about Astros Select Tayler Scott
Astros Claim Penn Murfee From Braves
The Astros have claimed right-hander Penn Murfee from the Braves, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The Astros placed righty Kendall Graveman on the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Graveman is going to miss the entire 2024 season due to shoulder surgery. It was reported on Monday that Murfee was released but it seems he was actually on release waivers and had … [Read more...] about Astros Claim Penn Murfee From Braves
Bregman: No Extension Offer From Astros, Open To In-Season Negotiations
Astros third baseman Alex Bregman spoke to reporters, including The Athletic’s Chandler Rome, this afternoon and revealed that his camp has not yet received an extension offer from the Astros and that he does not expect to receive one before Opening Day this week. Bregman made clear, however, that he would be willing to negotiate during the season if the club were to approach … [Read more...] about Bregman: No Extension Offer From Astros, Open To In-Season Negotiations
Oliver Ortega To Miss Three To Four Months After Undergoing Elbow Surgery
The Astros announced to the beat, including Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle, that right-hander Oliver Ortega had surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow and will be shut down for three to four months. Ortega, 27, was claimed off waivers from the Twins in October. He stuck on Houston’s roster all winter and made two appearances for them this spring. But manager Joe … [Read more...] about Oliver Ortega To Miss Three To Four Months After Undergoing Elbow Surgery
Brown: Astros “Not Actively” Pursuing Starting Pitching
There was a time late last week when it seemed as if Blake Snell might become an Astro. On Friday evening, reports emerged that Houston was making a push for the defending NL Cy Young winner. Ultimately, the team balked at paying upwards of $30MM per season, and Snell signed a $62MM guarnatee with the Giants. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Astros’ offer was for … [Read more...] about Brown: Astros “Not Actively” Pursuing Starting Pitching