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Earlier this week, the Chicago Cubs released right-hander Héctor Neris. Neris, 35, has quickly found a new home and it’s in familiar territory. According to Ari Alexander of KPRC 2, the Houston Astros are signing Neris and they will need to make a corresponding move to get him on the 40-man roster. The Cubs already put Neris on waivers without making a formal announcement of … [Read more...] about Astros Reuniting with Veteran Arm After Cubs Departure

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada has confirmed that pitcher Luis Garcia will be out for the rest of this season. Garcia started the 2023 season injured and had to undergo Tommy John surgery last May for his elbow. Garcia was set to return this season, but was experiencing multiple hiccups in his recovery. The setbacks he was facing impacted his rehab assignments, causing them … [Read more...] about Astros Starter Will Not Return in 2024

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

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

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