Climbing as far as Triple-A Sugar Land this season, Matt Ruppenthal turned to the Arizona Fall League to build his résumé. The pitching prospect has been the most consistent of the Houston Astros farmhands, along with third baseman Will Wagner.
The Astros’ new Low-A manager is the son of a former fan favorite. The Houston Astros announced the staffs of their minor-league affiliates Tuesday, including two familiar faces at the Triple-A level.