The Houston Astros have released right-handed reliever Dylan Coleman after designating him for assignment last week. Coleman was acquired from the Kansas City Royals in December and pitched one scoreless inning for the Astros on April 3. He has spent the majority of the season with Triple-A Sugar Land yielding a 6.50 ERA over 36 frames. Coleman has struggled over his past 5 2/3 … [Read more...] about Astros Release Another Reliever From 40-Man Roster
New Red Sox Starter Exits Pivotal Start With Injury
After throwing just five pitches, Boston Red Sox pitcher James Paxton was forced out of his start against the Houston Astros on Sunday. Paxton, who joined Boston from the Los Angeles Dodgers in late July, attempted to run toward first base to cover the bag on a ground ball to Dominic Smith. He barely made it off the mound, began holding his lower leg, and had to be helped off … [Read more...] about New Red Sox Starter Exits Pivotal Start With Injury
Astros DFA Veteran Reliever, Activate New Pitchers
The Houston Astros designated reliever Rafael Montero for assignment on Wednesday, clearing space for Yusei Kikuchi and Caleb Ferguson on the active roster. TODAY’S ROSTER MOVES: The Astros two trade acquisitions, LHP Yusei Kikuchi (#16) and LHP Caleb Ferguson (#64), have both reported to the club’s active roster. To make room for the two, the Astros optioned RHP Seth Martinez … [Read more...] about Astros DFA Veteran Reliever, Activate New Pitchers
Sources: Astros Bolster Rotation Depth with Key Rental Starter
The Houston Astros have acquired left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and will send right-hander Jake Bloss, rookie outfielder Joey Loperfido and infielder Will Wagner to the Toronto Blue Jays, per Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Kikuchi is in the final year of a three-year, $36 million deal he signed with the Blue Jays before the 2022 season. He will be owed $10 million … [Read more...] about Sources: Astros Bolster Rotation Depth with Key Rental Starter
Astros Need Lineup Help, Zeroing in On Power-Hitting Infielder
The Houston Astros are still atop of the American League West standings. However, pitching is a top priority for the Astros and so is exploring a variety of offensive additions. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, multiple people familiar with Houston’s thinking believe that the club is interested in Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes. As Rome mentions, the … [Read more...] about Astros Need Lineup Help, Zeroing in On Power-Hitting Infielder