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Houston Astros News
Astros offence has been struggling (HC)
Cam Smith seems to be turning a corner (NBC)
Astros bullpen is working now (HC)
Refsnyder chooses retirement over Astros (SNW)
AL West News
Mariners claim Maclver off waivers (CBS)
Mariners also add a reliever from the waivers as well (NBC)
Ornelas DFA’ed by Athletics (NBC)
MLB News
Maton dealing with torn tendon (NBC)
Top performances from All-American game
Blue Jays claim Sewald from D-backs (ESPN)
O’s get Rivas as part of Rutchman deal
Braves claim Mateo off waivers (H)
Devo signs a deal with the Mets (FP)
Nats DFA Mikolas (TR)
Houston Astros birthdays
IF Gary Cooper (62)
C Dustin Garneau (39)
Feature photo from Astros on X, Source Link
Would the Astros consider offering a minor league contract to Miles Mikolas? He is a durable control pitcher who can eat innings. I would compare him to an Urquidi type pitcher. His ERA isn’t good, but maybe he can get a fresh start in AAA?