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Astros Outright Cesar Salazar

Astros Outright Cesar Salazar

The Astros sent catcher Cesar Salazar outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. He successfully passed through waivers after getting designated for assignment on Thursday.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 4

Astros Sign OF LaMonte Wade Jr., Salazar DFA; Cole, Loperfido Optioned

Wade will wear number 31 and is active for tonight’s game. The Houston Astros announced that they have signed OF LaMonte Wade Jr. to a Major League contract.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 27
Astros announce roster move before Angels clash

Astros announce roster move before Angels clash

The Houston Astros are set to face off against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday for their second game of the 2026 season. Leading up to the contest, the organization announced a roster move that is taking effect immediately.

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The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / January 12
Astros Searching For Catching Help Despite Confidence in Cesar Salazar

Astros Searching For Catching Help Despite Confidence in Cesar Salazar

The Houston Astros are doing everything they can to make it back to the playoffs in 2026. The problem is that the Astros are having a slow offseason. Houston was able to add Tatsuya Imai, the top Japanese pitcher on the market.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Houston Astros News / Total Apex Sports / September 3, 2025
When Good Teammates Go Bad: The Framber Valdez-Cesar Salazar Incident That Has Baseball Scratching Its Head

When Good Teammates Go Bad: The Framber Valdez-Cesar Salazar Incident That Has Baseball Scratching Its Head

Sometimes baseball serves up drama that’s stranger than fiction. Tuesday night’s Houston Astros game against the Yankees delivered exactly that kind of head-scratching moment when Pitcher Framber Valdez apparently decided his own catcher needed a little chin music—literally hitting Cesar Salazar square in the chest with a 93-mph fastball.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / September 3, 2025
Framber Valdez, Cesar Salazar Speak out After Controversial Pitch During Astros-Yankees

Framber Valdez, Cesar Salazar Speak out After Controversial Pitch During Astros-Yankees

On Tuesday, Sept. 2 Houston Astros starter Framber Valdez got rocked by the New York Yankees, allowing six runs through five innings pitched as his team fell 7-1.

Houston Astros News / Sporting News / September 3, 2025

Astros' Framber Valdez and Cesar Salazar called into Joe Espada's office following cross-up incident

It was a bizarre night at Houston's Daikin Park.

Houston Astros News / Sporting News / September 3, 2025

Astros GM Dana Brown criticizes Framber Valdez over crossing-up Cesar Salazar

Dana Brown was blunt with Framber Valdez crossing up Cesar Salazar.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Houston Astros News / Sporting News / August 27, 2025

Astros call up catcher before series finale vs. Mariners

While the Houston Astros look to bounce back from a series-opening loss to the Colorado Rockies, they called up catcher Cesar Salazar from the minor leagues.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / June 20, 2024

Unlikely hero Cesar Salazar leads Astros past White Sox

Hunter Brown threw six quality innings and Cesar Salazar drove in a pair of runs on two hits, helping lead the visiting Houston Astros to a 4-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.

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