On Saturday, the Houston Astros will continue their series with the Atlanta Braves in Texas.
They will look to bounce back after losing by a score of 6-2 on Friday night.
Chandler Rome of The Athletic wrote: “The Astros lost 6-2. They are 77-77 The Astros had five hits. Yordan Alvarez and Isaac Paredes had three of them. The 5-9 hitters in Houston’s lineup combined to reach base twice. The Braves clinched a playoff spot.”
The Astros had five hits. Yordan Alvarez and Isaac Paredes had three of them. The 5-9 hitters in Houston’s lineup combined to reach base twice. The Braves clinched a playoff spot.
Houston Astros Suddenly Cut 3-Year Player
Ahead of Saturday’s game, news came out that the Astros had designated Jorge Barrosa for assignment.
Brian McTaggart of MLB.com wrote: “Brice Matthews has been reinstated and Jorge Barrosa has been DFA’d.”
Barrosa appeared in just four games for the Astros.
He had been acquired earlier this month.
Rome wrote (on September 6): “The Astros claimed switch-hitting outfielder Jorge Barrosa off waivers from the Diamondbacks. He will join the team in Philadelphia. Jake Meyers was optioned to Triple-A to clear a spot on the 26-man roster.”
Looking At Barrosa
Barrosa is in the middle of his third season at the MLB level.
He had spent the first 2.5 seasons of his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Over 142 career games, the 25-year-old is batting .199 with 28 hits, two home runs, 12 RBIs, 29 runs and three stolen bases.
Looking At The Astros Right Now
The Astros are currently the top team in the American League West with a 77-77 record in 154 games.
They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games (and are 39-40 in 79 games at home).
Following the Braves, the Astros will head on the road to visit the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday in Washington.
Looking At The Braves Right Now
The Braves are currently the top team in the National League East with a 90-64 record in 154 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 39-37 in 76 games on the road).
Houston Astros Suddenly Cut 3-Year Player Before Braves Game