Catcher/outfielder Cooper Hummel went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Astros and will reject an outright assignment in favor of free agency, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC-2. Hummel, 30, has appeared in 37 games between the Astros and Orioles this season, taking 105 plate appearances and posting a combined .170/.298/.273 slash with three homers, … [Read more...] about Cooper Hummel Elects Free Agency
Hector Neris Elects Free Agency
Veteran reliever Hector Neris has elected to become a free agent rather than accept an outright assignment to the Astros’ Triple-A affiliate, as per the team. Houston designated Neris for assignment earlier this week, and after he cleared waivers and was outrighted off the 40-man roster, Neris’ nine-plus years of MLB service time allowed him the right to opt for free agency … [Read more...] about Hector Neris Elects Free Agency
Josh Hader Diagnosed With Shoulder Capsule Sprain
The Astros announced that closer Josh Hader has been diagnosed with a capsule sprain in his left shoulder. He won’t throw for three weeks, and next steps for the star left-hander will be determined at that time. Houston placed Hader on the 15-day injured list earlier this week, though manager Joe Espada had already acknowledged prior to today’s announcement that his closer … [Read more...] about Josh Hader Diagnosed With Shoulder Capsule Sprain
Astros Place Josh Hader On Injured List Due To Shoulder Strain
August 13: Espada provided a vague yet ominous update today. Hader is seeking a second opinion on his shoulder and will be on the IL beyond the minimal stint. “This is going to take a little bit longer than the two weeks,” he said, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. August 12, 11:59 pm: Espada says he won’t name a new closer in Hader’s place, suggesting he will instead take a … [Read more...] about Astros Place Josh Hader On Injured List Due To Shoulder Strain
Astros Select Jordan Weems
The Astros announced Wednesday that they’ve selected the contract of right-handed reliever Jordan Weems from Triple-A Sugar Land. Left-hander Colton Gordon was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Houston had an open 40-man spot. It’s Weems’ second Astros stint of the season. He was up briefly from late June into early July, tossing three innings and allowing a pair of … [Read more...] about Astros Select Jordan Weems