The Astros have re-signed right-hander Tayler Scott to a minor league deal, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome adds that Scott is already with Triple-A Sugar Land. In the past week, he was designated for assignment by the Diamondbacks and then elected free agency. Scott and the Astros also linked up on a minor league deal going into the 2024 season. That turned out to … [Read more...] about Astros Re-Sign Tayler Scott To Minor League Deal
Astros Notes: Peña, Matthews, Smith
The Astros placed star shortstop Jeremy Peña on the injured list due to a fractured rib, leaving them without their team’s most valuable player for at least a period of 10 days. A firm timetable for Peña’s return wasn’t provided by the team, and based on general manager Dana Brown’s comments regarding the injury, it sounds as though the club is taking an optimistic approach but … [Read more...] about Astros Notes: Peña, Matthews, Smith
Astros Select Zack Short
The Astros today have selected the contract of infielder Zack Short. He takes the active roster spot of fellow infielder Luis Guillorme, who has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. Outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been transferred to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot for Short. Chandler Rome of The Athletic was among those to … [Read more...] about Astros Select Zack Short
Yordan Alvarez Shut Down Due To Setback With Hand Injury
Astros outfielder/designated hitter Yordan Alvarez seems to have hit another speed bump. General manager Dana Brown informed reporters, including Chandler Rome of The Athletic, that Alvarez has been shut down due to some renewed hand soreness. He will see a specialist at some point in the next 48 hours, at which point the club hopes to have more information. At this point, … [Read more...] about Yordan Alvarez Shut Down Due To Setback With Hand Injury
Astros Place Jeremy Peña On Injured List With Fractured Rib
The Astros announced Monday that star shortstop Jeremy Peña has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a “small” fracture in one of his left ribs. The team has not yet provided a timetable for Peña’s expected return. A corresponding move will not be announced until later in the day, the team added. Peña was hit with a pitch in the ribs by Cubs rookie Cade Horton this … [Read more...] about Astros Place Jeremy Peña On Injured List With Fractured Rib