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Houston Astros News
Ranking Dana Brown’s best and worst deals (HC)
Yordan with two-strikes is a serious threat (HC)
Yordan alone makes the Astros buyers at the deadline (NYT)
Astros first-round pick has a deep connection with the team
AL West News
Angels starting to listen to offers (TR)
Leiter Jr. lands on the IL for the A’s (NBC)
M’s sign first-round pick Reece
MLB News
White Sox give Cholowsky a record deal (MSN)
Who will reach the bigs first?
Teel likely headed to IL for the Sox (ESPN)
Yankees activate Fried (NYT)
D-backs call up Carrillo for season debut (NBC)
Tigers place Flaherty on IL (YS)
Braves cut ties with Farmer (F)
Dodgers shelve Smith for 60-days (CBS)
Houston Astros birthdays
IF Cliff Johnson (79)
OF Jose Siri (31, Los Angeles Angels)
Feature photo from Astros on X, Source Link
Nate Pearson was traded because of his lack of control. Max Martin (class A), acquired from the Royals for Pearson profiles as a late inning reliever. 92-95 mph fast ball. He is a ground ball (48%) pitcher. Sinker and slider.
I think we got a steal here. Market is ripe for buyers