The Astros re-signed reliever Miguel Díaz to a minor league deal, tweets Chandler Rome of the Athletic. He has been assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land. Díaz elected free agency yesterday after being outrighted off Houston’s MLB roster. It didn’t take long for his camp and the team to circle back on a new deal that’ll keep him in the organization. Díaz had previously made all of … [Read more...] about Astros Re-Sign Miguel Diaz To Minor League Contract
Astros To Select Joel Kuhnel
The Astros are going to add right-hander Joel Kuhnel to their roster, with Chandler Rome of The Athletic among those to relay the news. Left-hander Parker Mushinski will be optioned to open an active roster spot while Wander Suero has been designated for assignment to open a 40-man spot, per Rome. The Astros haven’t had an off-day since last Thursday and their bullpen has been … [Read more...] about Astros To Select Joel Kuhnel
Miguel Diaz Elects Free Agency
Reliever Miguel Díaz elected free agency after clearing outright waivers, the Astros informed reporters (including Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle). Houston had designated him for assignment on Monday. Díaz made all of one appearance in an Astro uniform. Houston had only claimed him from the Tigers last week. He tossed a scoreless inning in his lone outing but was pushed … [Read more...] about Miguel Diaz Elects Free Agency
Astros Designate Cooper Hummel For Assignment
The Astros have selected the contract of right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, a move that was reported last night. Right-hander Wander Suero was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land to open an active roster spot while utility player Cooper Hummel was designated for assignment to open a 40-man spot. Chandler Rome of The Athletic was among those to relay the list of transactions. Hummel, … [Read more...] about Astros Designate Cooper Hummel For Assignment
Astros To Promote Spencer Arrighetti
The Astros are promoting pitching prospect Spencer Arrighetti, report Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. The right-hander will make his major league debut tomorrow evening in Kansas City. Houston will need to make a corresponding 40-man roster move when they officially select Arrighetti’s contract. It’s the first major league call for the 24-year-old. Houston … [Read more...] about Astros To Promote Spencer Arrighetti