The Astros re-signed reliever Jordan Weems to a minor league contract, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The righty heads back to Triple-A Sugar Land. Weems elected free agency yesterday after Houston outrighted him off the 40-man roster. Weems made two big league appearances, tossing three innings of two-run ball. The 32-year-old righty had spent a few weeks with Sugar … [Read more...] about Astros Re-Sign Jordan Weems To Minor League Deal
Astros Designate Jordan Weems For Assignment
The Astros have recalled right-hander Jason Alexander from Triple-A Sugar Land, reports Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle. Fellow righty Jordan Weems has been designated for assignment as the corresponding move. Weems was selected to the roster a little over a week ago. He got into two games for the Astros, logging three innings and allowing two earned runs on five hits. … [Read more...] about Astros Designate Jordan Weems For Assignment
Astros Recall Kenedy Corona For Major League Debut
The Astros have recalled outfielder Kenedy Corona. He takes the active roster spot of first baseman Christian Walker, who has been placed on the paternity list. Brian McTaggart of MLB.com was among those to relay the moves. Video of Corona celebrating his promotion with his minor league teammates was shared by Águilas del Zulia, his Venezuelan winter league club, yesterday. … [Read more...] about Astros Recall Kenedy Corona For Major League Debut
Astros Sign Hector Neris
2:56PM: Neris’s deal is official and he is active for today’s game, according to Matt Kawahawa of the Houston Chronicle. Right-hander Jason Alexander has been optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move. 2:25PM: The Astros are set to sign right-hander Hector Neris to a Major League contract, KPRC 2’s Ari Alexander reports. The Angels designated Neris for assignment and … [Read more...] about Astros Sign Hector Neris
Dan Straily Announces Retirement
Eight-year MLB veteran Dan Straily has announced his retirement, as relayed by Codify Baseball on social media. Straily pitched for the A’s, Cubs, Astros, Reds, Marlins, and Orioles in his MLB career. Straily, 36, was a 24th-round pick by the A’s back in 2009. He made his big league debut a few years later during the 2012 season and provided league average results for Oakland … [Read more...] about Dan Straily Announces Retirement