The Astros spent most of the offseason searching for a left-handed outfielder. With three weeks to go before the start of the regular competition, that was not possible. General manager Dana Brown suggested the team still had hope for such an acquisition after the trade Jesus Sanchez to Toronto for Joey Loperfido mid February. An […]
Jordaan Westburg is related to a partially torn UCL. “Don’t worry,” a fantasy baseball player once said, “There are some mid-level second basemen and third basemen that need to be drafted.” Another fantasy baseball pert said, “There is no worrying, but worrying about oneself,” he said, misquoting FDR as if he were a 1950s Southern […]
The Astros finalized their three-year, $54 million deal Tatsuya Imai this afternoon. It came as a surprise that the Japanese righty ended up in Houston — not because the Astros didn’t need a starter, but because of what seemed like a tight budget. Imai settled for an average annual value of $18 million, which fell […]
Houston general manager Dana Brown spoke to reporters (including Matt Kawahara from the Houston Chronicle, the Athletic’s Chandler RomeAnd Daniel Kramer of MLB.com) on Friday about various matters related to the Astros’ offseason, and of course there was a lot of talk about the big three-team, six-player trade between the Astros, Pirates and Rays. At […]
The Astros are known to have turned center field Jake Meyers available in trade calls as they start pitching. Brian McTaggrt of MLB.com reports that the Reds, Royals, Dodgers and White Sox are among the clubs that have expressed interest. Meyers, 29, is an excellent defenseman who is coming off the best season of his […]
The Astros appear to have some sort of cornerback in the field. They acquired Carlos Correa on the deadline, and Jeremy Penas presence meant Correa had to move to third base. That made sense for a moment Isaac Paredes got hurt, but is harder when everyone is healthy. The Astros did that Christian Walker signed […]
The astros place midfielder Jake Meyers On the 10-day wounded list, relay Brian McTaggart from MLB.com. ROOKIE INFIELDER Brice Matthews was called back to take his place on the active schedule. Meyers has to do with correct veal pain. Houston has also recovered Lance McCullers Jr. Of the 15-day IL and designated Nick Hernandez For […]