Forrest Whitley was the first to admit the Astros gave him a long runway throughout his career to reach the Major Leagues, ...

The Astros have selected the contract ... Sugar Land to open an active roster spot while utility player Cooper Hummel was designated for assignment to open a 40-man spot. Chandler Rome of The ...

Over the course of the season, teams make roster moves, which sometimes involves cutting a player. In order to take someone off the 40-man roster, they must be designated for assignment.

Loperfido, the 2023 Astros Minor League Player of the Year ... McCormick makes the case that the locker assignments aren't just for the younger guys, but also to serve as a message to the older ...

Now, another Houston player will have a first career milestone in the finale. The Astros called up 14th-ranked ... designate reliever Tayler Scott for assignment. Perhaps that shouldn't be too ...

during which they can be sent back to the minors five times per season after MLB promotions. Being optioned to the minors does not mean a player has to be designated for assignment unless he runs ...

but it's worth noting that manager Dusty Baker expects it to be a longer rehab assignment than is sometimes needed for a position player. In the meantime, Jake Meyers will continue to be Houston's ...