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Astros outfielder Chas McCormick has cleared waivers and rejected an outright assignment in favor of free agency, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. McCormick and four other Astros had been placed on outright waivers earlier this week. With more than three years of MLB service time, McCormick had the right to reject the assignment. MLBTR contributor Matt Swartz had … [Read more...] about Astros’ Chas McCormick Clears Waivers, Elects Free Agency

The Houston Astros need a consistent left-handed bat and if they pull of this blockbuster trade, they would get that and more. … [Read more...] about MLB insider thinks Astros may revisit deadline target that would change everything

Japanese infielder Munetaka Murakami is entering Major League Baseball's posting system. He will be available for teams to sign as a free agent starting Saturday through Dec. 22. Murakami, who turns 26 in February, was the Central League's MVP in 2021 and 2022 with the Yakult Swallows. He hit 56 homers in 2022, breaking Sadaharu Oh’s record for a Japanese-born player in Nippon … [Read more...] about Power-hitting infielder Munetaka Murakami enters MLB posting system, can be signed until Dec. 22

The former Cy Young Award candidate threw a no-hitter in 2024.  … [Read more...] about Astros in pursuit of intriguing strikeout artist in free agency