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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 19
Houston Astros Option Prospects to Minor Leagues Ahead of Opening Day

Houston Astros Option Prospects to Minor Leagues Ahead of Opening Day

The Houston Astros have lots of roster decisions to make throughout this spring, and ahead of Opening Day, they have continued their cut downs by clearing out the team of anyone they want to start the year elsewhere.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / June 5
Padres Trade Pitcher to Houston Astros

Padres Trade Pitcher to Houston Astros

The Houston Astros lost two pitchers to Tommy John surgery in two days, and desperately needed to find some help. So, they turned to the San Diego Padres for a trade on Tuesday.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Astros To Select Nick Hernandez

The Astros announced they have selected right-hander Nick Hernandez to their roster, with left-hander Parker Mushinski optioned in a corresponding move.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / June 5
Houston Astros Acquire Former Draft Pick in Trade With Padres

Houston Astros Acquire Former Draft Pick in Trade With Padres

The Houston Astros made a trade on Tuesday, as they traded cash to the San Diego Padres for right-handed pitcher Nick Hernandez, per The Athletic. Hernandez’s MiLB.com page noted that he had been traded but didn’t disclose the terms.

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