The Houston Astros were busy in pre-game before they faced the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Early in the day, the Astros signed outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr.
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (28-35) will continue their nine-game homestand tonight as they play the rubber game of their three-game series opposite their former divisional opponent, the Pittsburgh Pirates (33-29).
The Houston Astros are dealing with some injuries as they play their three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Therefore, it has forced them to make adjustments.
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The Astros announced a series of moves prior to tonight’s game. They signed first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. to a major league deal, selected catcher Collin Price to the major league roster and reinstated outfielder Joey Loperfido from the 10-day injured list.
The Houston Astros have had outfield trouble dating back to the offseason. And while a handful of moves have been made to ensure better defense and approaches at the plate, the outfield position is still weak overall, and that goes for both starters and depth pieces.
It's the first week in June, but with each passing day, reality could be setting in for Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown. Sitting at 28-35 going into Thursday night's series final at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Astros are just five games behind in the American League West.
The Astros are signing veteran first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. to a major league contract, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Wade, a Covenant Sports Group client, opted out of a minor league contract with the White Sox last week.
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Before a six-run eighth inning set the stage for closer Josh Hader to make his season debut and lock down Houston's 11-9 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Astros received another dose of positive news on Wednesday.
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