Astros Bring Back Velázquez, Option Delgado to Triple-A
Houston reverses a roster shuffle triggered by Jeremy Peña's HBP absence, restoring right-handed outfield depth on the active roster.
The Astros re-signed outfielder Nelson Velázquez to a new major league contract after he went unclaimed on waivers and elected free agency. Infielder Ray Delgado was optioned back to Triple-A Sugar Land to clear the 26-man roster spot. The shuffle originated when Peña was day-to-day after being hit by a pitch, prompting Houston to recall Delgado and place the optionless Velázquez on waivers. Peña returned to the lineup Saturday, making Delgado expendable and allowing the club to reclaim Velázquez as right-handed bench depth.
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