The Astros announced a lengthy slate of post-deadline moves Friday. Houston reinstated shortstop Jeremy Pena from the injured list and designated infielder Zack Short for assignment. The Astros also activated newly reacquired Carlos Correa and fellow trade acquisitions Jesus Sanchez and Ramon Urias, adding all three to the active roster. In corresponding roster moves, Infield … [Read more...] about Astros Announce Several Roster Moves
Astros Acquire Carlos Correa
Carlos Correa is coming home to play third base. The Twins have agreed to trade Correa to the Astros, according to MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart, and Jon Morosi of MLB Network says he’ll man the hot corner for Houston. Pitching prospect Matt Mikulski is going to Minnesota, according to Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Twins are paying … [Read more...] about Astros Acquire Carlos Correa
Astros Outright Jon Singleton
TODAY: Singleton cleared waivers and has been outrighted off Houston’s 40-man roster, the team announced. It isn’t yet known if Singleton will accept the assignment or elect free agency. JULY 28: The Astros are designating first baseman Jon Singleton for assignment, according to an announcement from Singleton’s wife Linzy on social media this afternoon. Additional roster … [Read more...] about Astros Outright Jon Singleton
Cardinals Getting Interest In Alec Burleson, Lars Nootbaar
The Cardinals have already shipped out Ryan Helsley and Steven Matz, and there’s plenty of work for their front office to do between now and this afternoon’s deadline. They’ve talked Phil Maton with the Blue Jays (among other clubs), and USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports that they’re also fielding offers on outfielder Lars Nootbaar, first baseman/outfielder Alec Burleson and … [Read more...] about Cardinals Getting Interest In Alec Burleson, Lars Nootbaar
Astros Interested In Carlos Correa Reunion
12:37pm: The Astros approached the Twins about the possibility, Chandler Rome and Dan Hayes of The Athletic report. Astros owner Jim Crane has “remained a fan” of Correa since his departure, they note, adding that the Twins believe Houston is perhaps the only destination to which Correa would green-light a trade. Nightengale adds that Correa indeed would be open to returning to … [Read more...] about Astros Interested In Carlos Correa Reunion