The Astros announced five roster moves today, including outfielder Jacob Melton’s placement on the 10-day injured list due to a right ankle sprain. Shay Whitcomb was also optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land, and as reported earlier, Houston selected the contracts of both Cooper Hummel and Luis Guillorme from Triple-A to fill the two open spots on the active roster. The Astros had … [Read more...] about Astros Place Jacob Melton On 10-Day Injured List
Astros To Select Luis Guillorme
The Astros will select infielder Luis Guillorme onto the MLB roster tomorrow, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Houston has an open 40-man roster spot after designating Forrest Whitley for assignment and trading him to Tampa Bay. They’ll need to make an active roster move. Guillorme has spent the entire season at Triple-A Sugar Land on a minor league contract. The … [Read more...] about Astros To Select Luis Guillorme
The Astros Are (Again) Not Getting Much From A Pricey First Base Signing
The Astros signed Jose Abreu to a three-year, $58.5MM contract during the 2022-23 offseason, seemingly sealing up a first base position that was one of the few weak links on the club’s World Series-winning roster from the prior season. Abreu was entering his age-36 season and his power numbers had dropped off considerably in 2022, but the former AL MVP still delivered a strong … [Read more...] about The Astros Are (Again) Not Getting Much From A Pricey First Base Signing
Astros Designate Forrest Whitley For Assignment
The Astros announced that right-hander Forrest Whitley has been designated for assignment. Left-hander Brandon Walter was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land in the corresponding move. Selected 17th overall in the 2016 draft, Whitley was once viewed as one of baseball’s top pitching prospects, and he was a fixture on top-100 prospect lists even as injuries and a 50-game drug … [Read more...] about Astros Designate Forrest Whitley For Assignment
Astros, Cooper Hummel Agree To Minor League Deal
The Astros are bringing back outfielder/first baseman Cooper Hummel on a minor league deal, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. The Gaeta Sports Management client will head to Triple-A Sugar Land after electing free agency from the Orioles yesterday. Hummel spent most of the 2024 season in the Houston organization. The Astros grabbed him off waivers from the Giants in early April. … [Read more...] about Astros, Cooper Hummel Agree To Minor League Deal