Astros prospect Alex Santos jumps to Triple-A Sugar Land
The 2020 second-round pick moves up after a strong Double-A campaign, bringing a 3.38 ERA and 82 strikeouts in 53.1 innings.
Houston Astros RHP Alex Santos, the No. 72 overall pick in the 2020 draft, has been promoted to Triple-A Sugar Land. He spent time with Double-A Corpus Christi, where he posted a 3.38 ERA across 53.1 relief innings with 82 strikeouts. The move signals organizational confidence in his development and brings him one step closer to the major league roster.
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