Astros Claim Nelson Velazquez Off Waivers from Cardinals
Houston Astros have claimed outfielder Nelson Velazquez from St. Louis Cardinals.
According to Derrick Goold, a St. Louis Cardinals beat reporter, the Houston Astros have claimed outfielder Nelson Velazquez off waivers from the Cardinals. This roster move adds depth to the Astros' outfield. The exact impact on the Cardinals' roster remains to be seen.
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