The Astros announced today that right-hander Spencer Arrighetti has been reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Righty AJ Blubaugh has been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land as the corresponding active roster move. To open a 40-man spot, infielder Isaac Paredes has been transferred to the 60-day IL. Arrighetti had a decent debut with the Astros last year, tossing 145 innings … [Read more...] about Astros Reinstate Spencer Arrighetti, Transfer Isaac Paredes To 60-Day IL
Astros Re-Sign Jon Singleton To Minor League Deal
The Astros have agreed to a new minor league deal with first baseman Jon Singleton, as first reported by Michael Schwab of The Ice Box Insider. Singleton was designated for assignment shortly before the trade deadline and passed through waivers unclaimed. He briefly became a free agent after rejecting an outright assignment but will now return to the ’Stros and presumably head … [Read more...] about Astros Re-Sign Jon Singleton To Minor League Deal
Astros Release Omar Narvaez
The Astros released catcher Omar Narvaez from his minor league contract, KPRC2’s Ari Alexander reports. Narvaez spent a little under two months with Triple-A Sugar Land, and he hit .258/.402/.333 over 117 plate appearances with the Astros’ top affiliate. Houston carried Yainer Diaz, Victor Caratini, and Cesar Salazar on the 26-man roster for about two and a half months, and … [Read more...] about Astros Release Omar Narvaez
Astros Acquire John Rooney From Marlins
The Astros have acquired left-hander John Rooney in a trade with the Marlins, as relayed by Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The Marlins are receiving cash considerations in return. Rome adds that Rooney will join the team today, and that right-hander Luis Contreras was optioned to Triple-A in order to make room for Rooney on the active roster. Houston has a 40-man roster … [Read more...] about Astros Acquire John Rooney From Marlins
Astros Announce Several Roster Moves
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