The Houston Astros have had a busy day with their roster ahead of their series with the Cleveland Guardians. The team called up a versatile slugger in Joey Loperfido, designated reliever Joel Kuhnel for assignment, and sent utility infielder Grae Kessinger to the injured list. Now, it looks like the Astros are making another roster. This move will be official on Wednesday, with … [Read more...] about Astros to Option Veteran First Baseman Amidst Struggles
Astros to Promote Organization’s Versatile No. 6 Prospect
The Houston Astros are shaking up their roster amidst a slow start to the season. The team plans to call up one of their top prospects to the big leagues before their series opens against the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. The Astros will be calling up Joey Loperfido, their highly touted outfielder and first baseman. This was first reported by Ari Alexander of KPRC … [Read more...] about Astros to Promote Organization’s Versatile No. 6 Prospect
Astros Activate Cy Young Contender Ahead Of Mexico Series
Finally, some good news for the Houston Astros pitching staff. Left-hander Framber Valdez will be activated off the injured list to start Sunday’s game against the Rockies in Mexico City. Valdez has been on the injured list after being scratched from his third start of the season with elbow soreness. Thankfully, the left-hander seems to have avoided what could have been a very … [Read more...] about Astros Activate Cy Young Contender Ahead Of Mexico Series
How a Bad Season Can Save the Houston Astros Dynasty The Astros Rough Start Could Be a Blessing in Disguise
It’s no secret that the Houston Astros have gotten off to a rough start this year. The Astros currently sit 12 games below .500 and in last place in the American League West. Although the season is less than a month old, the Astros have dug themselves a hole that not many teams in history have come out of. While nobody likes losing, the disastrous start, and possibly a bad … [Read more...] about How a Bad Season Can Save the Houston Astros Dynasty The Astros Rough Start Could Be a Blessing in Disguise
Astros First Baseman Averaging Less Than Jersey Number
Houston Astros first baseman José Abreu, once one of the best hitters in baseball, has a batting average lower than his jersey number. No batter has had a worse start to the season than Abreu. The Astros first baseman has just four hits in 65 plate appearances nearly a month into the season. Abreu, who wears the No. 79, is batting .068/.138/.085 with a career-high 26.2% … [Read more...] about Astros First Baseman Averaging Less Than Jersey Number