Chatting with reporters from the Winter Meetings, Astros general manager Dana Brown indicated this evening that the team is planning to give Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick regular outfield run (relayed by Ari Alexander of KPRC 2). Meyers will get the first shot at holding down the center field job, while McCormick is expected to play primarily in left field. It’s a more notable … [Read more...] about Astros Not Planning To Trade Jake Meyers
Astros, Victor Caratini Agree To Two-Year Deal
The Astros are signing catcher Víctor Caratini, report Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic (X link). It’s a two-year pact, reports Robert Murray of FanSided (on X). The deal, which is pending a physical, guarantees $12MM, according to Mark Feinsand and Brian McTaggart of MLB.com (X link). Caratini is an ACES client. Houston general manager Dana Brown has made clear … [Read more...] about Astros, Victor Caratini Agree To Two-Year Deal
Astros, Rangers Among Teams Interested In Jordan Hicks
The Astros, Rangers, Cardinals and Orioles are among the teams with interest in right-hander Jordan Hicks this offseason, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Cardinals and Orioles having interest is no surprise since they had previously been linked to the 27-year-old earlier in the offseason. The connections to the Rangers and Astros, however, are new. The Rangers make … [Read more...] about Astros, Rangers Among Teams Interested In Jordan Hicks
Astros, Diamondbacks Interested In Tucker Barnhart
Veteran catcher Tucker Barnhart is drawing interest from teams in need of catching depth, per Ari Alexander of KPRC-2. Alexander adds that the Astros and Diamondbacks are among the teams with interest in Barnhart’s services. Barnhart, 33 in January, was selected in the tenth round of the 2009 draft by the Reds and made his big league debut with the club back in 2014. A veteran … [Read more...] about Astros, Diamondbacks Interested In Tucker Barnhart
Astros Sign Kervin Castro To Minor League Deal
The Astros have signed right-hander Kervin Castro to a minor league deal, per a report from Evan Woodbery of MLive. The righty won’t be a factor in Spring Training since he underwent Tommy John surgery in June. Castro, 25 in February, has 20 games of major league experience, suiting up for the Giants and Cubs. He tossed a combined 25 2/3 innings in 2021 and 2022 with a 4.91 … [Read more...] about Astros Sign Kervin Castro To Minor League Deal