Houston Astros Announce Roster Move Before Angels Game

Houston Astros Announce Roster Move Before Angels Game

On Friday, the Houston Astros played the Los Angeles Angels (at home) in Texas.The Astros lost by a score of 6-2.Astros Announce Roster Move Before Angels Game GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – JULY 05: César Salazar #18 of the Houston Astros reacts after getting hit by a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the ninth inning at Target Field on July 05, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Astros defeated the Twins 13-12. (Photo by David Berding/Getty…

Astros Outright César Salazar

The Astros announced today that catcher César Salazar has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Sugar Land. He had been designated for assignment earlier this week when Houston set its Opening Day roster. He’ll stick in the organization as non-roster depth. Salazar, 30, has effectively been Houston’s #3 catcher for several years. Yainer Diaz has been the primary guy since 2023. Martín Maldonado split the time with him in his first y…