Feb. 8: The Astros spoke to Boras yesterday, GM Dana Brown said Thursday (X link via Rome). Brown stressed that there’s no timetable for extension talks but echoed Crane’s comments that the team “will make an [extension] offer” to Bregman. Feb. 7: The Astros locked up one franchise icon yesterday, perhaps for the remainder of his career, when signing second baseman Jose Altuve … [Read more...] about Latest On Astros, Alex Bregman
Astros Still Hoping To Add To Pitching Staff
The Astros made a huge addition to their pitching staff recently by signing Josh Hader but it doesn’t appear they are done. “I think our bullpen is pretty solid,” manager Dana Brown said yesterday, with video relayed by Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. “We may be able to use one more there. But the pitching, if we get a starter, we could put one of the starters in the ’pen. That … [Read more...] about Astros Still Hoping To Add To Pitching Staff
Players Who Could Move To The 60-Day IL Once Spring Training Begins
28 out of the 30 clubs in the league currently have a full 40-man roster, with the Padres and Braves the only exceptions. That means that just about every transaction requires a corresponding move these days. Some extra roster flexibility is on the way, as the 60-day injured list comes back when pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, having gone away shortly after the … [Read more...] about Players Who Could Move To The 60-Day IL Once Spring Training Begins
Marlins Claim Declan Cronin
The Marlins have claimed right-hander Declan Cronin off waivers from the Astros, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC-2 in Houston. He was designated for assignment last week. Miami hasn’t formally announced the claim and will need to open a spot on the 40-man roster to make the move official. Cronin, 26, made his big league debut with the White Sox in 2023, yielding 11 runs in 11 … [Read more...] about Marlins Claim Declan Cronin
Mauricio Dubon Wins Arbitration Hearing Against Astros
Utilityman Mauricio Dubón has won an arbitration hearing against the Astros, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC-2 in Houston. The Astros will pay the $3.5MM salary figure submitted by Dubón and his representatives at ALIGND Sports, as opposed to the $3MM sum the team had filed. Dubón is coming off the best season of his career. He played in a personal-high 132 games and tallied … [Read more...] about Mauricio Dubon Wins Arbitration Hearing Against Astros