Astros manager Joe Espada says that infielder/outfielder Aledmys Díaz has been released, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic on X. That’s the corresponding move for the club’s selection of infielder Shay Whitcomb, which was previously reported. The Astros signed Díaz to a minor league deal last month after he was released by the Athletics, adding him to their roster shortly … [Read more...] about Astros Release Aledmys Díaz
Astros, Jason Heyward Agree To Deal
The Astros are nearing a deal with Jason Heyward, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com on X. Kiley McDaniel of ESPN relays on X that the deal is done, pending a physical. The outfielder was recently released by the Dodgers. The Astros will need to make a corresponding move to open a spot on the 40-man once the deal is official, as well as a move to open an active roster spot once … [Read more...] about Astros, Jason Heyward Agree To Deal
White Sox Claim Jacob Amaya, Designate Nick Senzel For Assignment
The White Sox announced today that they have claimed infielder Jacob Amaya off waivers from the Astros. The latter club had designated him for assignment on the weekend. Infielder Nick Senzel was designated for assignment by the White Sox in a corresponding 40-man roster move for the claim of Amaya. Infielder Bryan Ramos has been recalled to take Senzel’s active roster spot. … [Read more...] about White Sox Claim Jacob Amaya, Designate Nick Senzel For Assignment
Astros Designate Jacob Amaya For Assignment
The Astros announced a set of roster moves this afternoon, including the news that infielder Jacob Amaya has been designated for assignment. This opens up a 40-man roster spot for Hector Neris, who signed with Houston two days ago. Right-handers Seth Martinez and Shawn Dubin were optioned to Triple-A to create 26-man roster space for Neris and righty Kaleb Ort, who was … [Read more...] about Astros Designate Jacob Amaya For Assignment
West Notes: Tucker, Darvish, Doval
The Astros have surged ahead of the free-falling Mariners to take control of the AL West after a rough start to the season, and they’ve largely done that without one of their best hitters. Outfielder Kyle Tucker was nothing short of incredible early in the season with a .266/.395/.584 slash line in 60 games that helped to keep Houston afloat in the midst of their early-season … [Read more...] about West Notes: Tucker, Darvish, Doval