Jake Meyers Optioned to Triple-A by Astros
Houston made a surprising roster decision, sending outfielder Jake Meyers down to Sugar Land despite no reported injury.
The Astros optioned outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land as part of a four-move roster shuffle. The move was described as somewhat surprising, with no injury cited as the reason. Meyers loses his spot on the active roster as Houston reshapes its outfield depth.
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