Jose Abreu’s return from an optional assignment to the minor leagues will indirectly further crowd the the team’s outfield mix, writes Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Manager Joe Espada said yesterday that with Abreu back on the roster, Yordan Alvarez is likely to see more time in left field, allowing both Abreu and Jon Singleton to be in the lineup at first base and … [Read more...] about Astros Notes: Alvarez, Abreu, Rotation
Astros Release Miguel Díaz
Right-hander Miguel Díaz has been released by the Astros, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. He’s now a free agent and will be free to pursue opportunities with any club on the open market. Díaz, 29, was claimed off waivers from the Tigers in April. He tossed one scoreless inning for the Astros before getting designated for assignment. He cleared waivers and … [Read more...] about Astros Release Miguel Díaz
Astros Claim Kaleb Ort From Orioles
The Orioles announced that right-hander Kaleb Ort has been claimed off waivers by the Astros. There was no previous indication Ort was removed from Baltimore’s 40-man, so this move drops their count to 39. The Astros have optioned the righty to Triple-A, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic on X. Ort, now 32, was with the Red Sox last year but spent the offseason riding the … [Read more...] about Astros Claim Kaleb Ort From Orioles
Astros Place Cristian Javier On IL, Recall Jose Abreu
The Astros made a few transactions before tonight’s series opener in Seattle. Houston placed starter Cristian Javier on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to May 24, with forearm discomfort. They also recalled José Abreu and reliever Alex Speas from Triple-A Sugar Land, optioning out Joey Loperfido to clear an additional roster spot. Javier heads to the IL for the second time … [Read more...] about Astros Place Cristian Javier On IL, Recall Jose Abreu
Cristian Javier Day-To-Day With Forearm Discomfort
Cristian Javier was set to throw a bullpen session today in advance of his next scheduled start on Tuesday, but Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle) that “a little forearm discomfort” led to Javier’s bullpen being scrapped. The right-hander was deemed as day to day for now, though it would certainly seem like his next … [Read more...] about Cristian Javier Day-To-Day With Forearm Discomfort