There was a trade in Major League Baseball on Tuesday. According to Charles Odum of The Associated Press, the Houston Astros traded pitcher Rafael Montero of Higuerito, Dominican Republic to the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later. As part of the transaction, the Astros will pay $8.5 million of Montero’s $11.5 million salary in 2025. Fifth Major League Baseball … [Read more...] about Astros trade relief pitcher Rafael Montero to the Braves
Tony Kemp retires at age 33
Former Major League Baseball player Tony Kemp of Franklin, Tennessee retired on Thursday at the age of 33 according to Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors. Kemp, who played second base and outfield in his Major League Baseball career, played nine seasons from 2016 to 2024. Who did Kemp play for? Kemp began his MLB career with the Houston Astros, who he played four seasons with from … [Read more...] about Tony Kemp retires at age 33
Astros starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski to have Tommy John surgery
Houston Astros starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski of Houston, Texas will have Tommy John Surgery according to Nick Deeds of MLB Trade Rumors on Sunday. Wesneski will be out the remainder of the 2025 Major League Baseball regular season and a significant portion of the 2026 MLB regular season as well. The estimated recovery time for MLB pitchers after having the Tommy John Surgery … [Read more...] about Astros starting pitcher Hayden Wesneski to have Tommy John surgery
Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco to have Tommy John Surgery
Houston Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco of Santiago, Dominican Republic will have Tommy John Surgery next week according to Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors. Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed on Wednesday that Blanco will not be back for the remainder of the 2025 Major League Baseball regular season and is not expected to return for the spring training portion of the 2026 … [Read more...] about Astros starting pitcher Ronel Blanco to have Tommy John Surgery
Josh Okogie, Rockets Agree to One-Year Deal
Josh Okogie has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the Houston Rockets. The deal is for $3.1 million. Okogie spent last season with the Phoenix Suns and the Charlotte Hornets. Now, he will join a legitimate title contender in the Western Conference. Okogie will provide depth to a deep Rockets squad that has had a busy offseason, most notably adding Kevin Durant to … [Read more...] about Josh Okogie, Rockets Agree to One-Year Deal