On Saturday, the Houston Astros will continue their series with the Cincinnati Reds in Ohio.
The Astros are coming off a 10-0 win on Friday.
Houston Astros Aquire 26-Year-Old Outfielder
GettyRhylan Thomas #31 of the Seattle Mariners rounds third base to score on an RBI single off the bat of Jorge Polanco against the Athletics in the top of the third inning at Sutter Health Park on May 05, 2025 in Sacramento, California.
Ahead of Saturday’s game, the Astros announced that they had claimed Rhylan Thomas off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.
Matt Kawahara of Houston Chronicle wrote: “The Astros claimed outfielder Rhylan Thomas off waivers from the Mariners and will option him to Triple-A Sugar Land. Hunter Brown transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding 40-man move.”
Thomas was picked in the 11th round of the 2022 MLB Draft.
He made his MLB Debut last season, appearing in three games for Seattle.
Social Media Reacts
GettyRhylan Thomas #31 of the Seattle Mariners high fives with third base coach Carlos Cardoza #57 after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of the spring training game against the Chicago White Sox at Peoria Stadium on February 24, 2026 in Peoria, Arizona.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
@andy_helwig: “So Rhylan Thomas, who was DFA’d on Sunday at Cheney Stadium, will play for Sugar Land this upcoming week….. at Cheney Stadium”
@K2BarandGrill: “Yes, let’s get more outfielders, because we aren’t in need of pitching.”
@JustAnother007: “Good player, Seattle has a full outfield. Astros gain.”
Seattle Mariners: “Roster move: OF Rhylan Thomas has been claimed off waivers by the Houston Astros.”
GettyRhylan Thomas #31 of the Seattle Mariners, making his MLB debut, looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park on April 30, 2025 in Seattle, Washington.
At 26, Thomas could be a good (low-risk) addition to the Astros organization.
He is batting .260 with 34 hits, two home runs, nine RBI’s, 15 runs and six stolen bases in 31 Triple-A games this season.
Astros Right Now
GettyJose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros celebrates his two run home run during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park on September 01, 2025 in Houston, Texas.
The Astros are off to a slow start to the 2026 MLB season with a 16-23 record in 39 games.
They are 7-13 in the 20 games they have played on the road.
Following the Reds, the Astros will return home to host the Mariners on Monday night in Houston.
Houston Astros Aquire 26-Year-Old Outfielder From Seattle Mariners