The Astros are poised to select the contract of outfielder Jacob Melton, per a report from Ari Alexander of KPRC2. A corresponding move is not yet known, but Houston will need to create room on both the 40-man and active rosters in order to promote Melton. Melton, 24, was Houston’s second-round pick in the 2022 draft. Rated as the club’s #2 prospect by MLB Pipeline and became … [Read more...] about Astros To Promote Jacob Melton
Ronel Blanco To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
11:03am: Astros manager Joe Espada provided some more specifics to Leah Vann of Chron.com, revealing that Blanco will undergo Tommy John surgery. 10:28am: Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco, currently on the injured list due to elbow discomfort, will undergo season-ending surgery next week, the team announced Wednesday. Specifics on the nature of the procedure were not … [Read more...] about Ronel Blanco To Undergo Tommy John Surgery
Ronel Blanco To Go On IL For Elbow Soreness
May 22: General manager Dana Brown appeared on Sports Talk 790’s Sean Salisbury Show this morning and did not give an immediate update but said the team would provide more information later today (presumably, when meeting with the entire Houston beat). Brown noted that the team has hoping for the best, but the suggestion of a formal announcement at a scheduled time does little … [Read more...] about Ronel Blanco To Go On IL For Elbow Soreness
Poll: Can Jeremy Pena Keep This Up?
It’s been a struggle for the Astros to even keep their heads above water this year thanks to the substantial losses they suffered over the offseason and a large number of lackluster in-season performances. Justin Verlander, Alex Bregman, and Kyle Tucker are all playing elsewhere. Yordan Alvarez is hurt. Jose Altuve, Yainer Diaz, and new addition Christian Walker have all been … [Read more...] about Poll: Can Jeremy Pena Keep This Up?
Astros Sign Greg Jones To Minor League Deal
The Astros announced that they have signed infielder/outfielder Greg Jones to a minor league contract. Per his MLB.com transactions tracker, he’s been assigned to the Florida Complex League club for now, but should report to Triple-A Sugar Land at some point in the near future. Jones, 27, was released by the White Sox a couple of weeks ago. That opened a 40-man roster spot for … [Read more...] about Astros Sign Greg Jones To Minor League Deal