Astros Option Struggling Outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A
The Astros also optioned Joey Loperfido, recalled Zach Dezenzo and reinstated LaMonte Wade Jr. to add roster flexibility.
- The Houston Astros optioned outfielders Jake Meyers and Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays, recalling utility player Zach Dezenzo and activating first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. from the injured list.
- Meyers, a 2024 Gold Glove finalist, batted just.206 with three homers in 52 games this season, while Loperfido, 27, hit.216 with one homer in 39 games, prompting the club to seek fresh production.
- Houston manager Joe Espada told reporters, "He's part of this organization's success, but he understood it," regarding Meyers, noting the team hopes recalling Wade and Dezenzo can help "spark something" for the struggling offense.
- Wade, 32, brings a.236 career average with 56 homers across 564 games, while Dezenzo, 26, returns for his second stint with Houston after batting.191 in 21 games earlier this season.
- The Astros began Saturday with a 43-47 record, sitting three games behind the Texas Rangers for first place in the AL West, as the club seeks offensive improvements through the roster adjustments.
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Astros send OFs Jake Meyers, Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Landspo
The Houston Astros demoted outfielders Jake Meyers and Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Saturday night's contest against the Tampa Bay Rays. Houston recalled utility player Zach Dezenzo and activated first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wa...
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Astros option struggling outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A
The Houston Astros optioned struggling outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land in one of four roster moves made before Saturday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Astros Activate LaMonte Wade Jr., Option Jake Meyers To Triple-A
The Astros announced four roster moves today, including the somewhat surprising news that outfielder Jake Meyers has been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. Outfielder Joey Loperfido has also been optioned to Sugar Land, while Houston has called up Zach Dezenzo from Triple-A and activated LaMonte Wade Jr. from the 10-day injured list. This marks the first time since 2022 that Meyers has been in the minors for anything beyond a rehab assignment. …
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