Houston Astros Roster
Jordan Lyles #41| SP
6-4" 212 lbs 22 yrs old1 yrs expFlorence, North Carolina
- • Jordan Lyles shuts down Royals
- • Astros’ Lyles showing some traces of an ace
- • Lyles outduels Shields as Astros take series against Royals
Bud Norris #20| SPRP
6-0" 219 lbs 27 yrs old3 yrs exp$511,000Novato, California
- • Bud Norris expects to make next start
- • Astros | Bud Norris doesn't expect to miss start
- • Back tightness knocks Norris out, derails Astros
Matt Dominguez #30| 3B
6-1" 205 lbs 23 yrs old1 yrs expChatsworth, California
- • Matt Dominguez sitting with quad tightness
- • Astros | Matt Dominguez sitting out
- • Astros report: Dominguez takes time off to rest quad
Edwin Maysonet #18| 2B3BSS
6-1" 180 lbs 28 yrs old2 yrs exp$400,000Arecibo, Puerto Rico
- • Minors 5.22.13: Wheeler wins in 51s return
- • Cubs chip away at roster
- • Chicago Cubs second baseman Edwin Maysonet fields a foul ball during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Colorado Rockies in Mesa, Ariz., Wednesday, March 13, 2013 The Associated Press
Jed Lowrie #4| SS3B
6-0" 180 lbs 28 yrs old4 yrs exp$1,150,000Salem, Oregon
- • Jed Lowrie only available in emergency situation
- • Jed Lowrie gets day to rest foot injury
- • Athletics | Jed Lowrie sits
Jose Altuve #27| 2B
5-5" 168 lbs 22 yrs old1 yrs exp$483,000Maracay, Venezuela
- • Houston Astros' Jose Altuve smiles as he makes his way through the dugout after scoring on a Jason Castro double against the Kansas City Royals in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Houston. The Astros won 3-1 The Associated Press
- • Kansas City Royals' Chris Getz, bottom, tries to sit up as Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) signals the out in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Houston. Getz was tagged out by shortstop Marwin Gonzalez after getting caught between the bases. The Astros won 3-1 The Associated Press
- • Kansas City Royals' Chris Getz (17) is tagged out by Houston Astros shortstop Marwin Gonzalez (9) as Jose Altuve (27) watches in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Houston The Associated Press
Lucas Harrell #64| SP
6-2" 210 lbs 27 yrs old2 yrs exp$482,000Springfield, Missouri
- • Sinker is key to Lucas Harrell's success
- • Lucas Harrell takes tough-luck loss
- • Harrell strong but Astros lose 1-0 to Pirates
Marwin Gonzalez #9| SS3B2B
6-1" 195 lbs 23 yrs oldR yrs exp$480,000Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela
- • Kansas City Royals' Chris Getz, bottom, tries to sit up as Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) signals the out in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Houston. Getz was tagged out by shortstop Marwin Gonzalez after getting caught between the bases. The Astros won 3-1 The Associated Press
- • Kansas City Royals' Chris Getz (17) is tagged out by Houston Astros shortstop Marwin Gonzalez (9) as Jose Altuve (27) watches in the eighth inning of a baseball game on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Houston The Associated Press
- • Game Thread #47: A's at Rangers
Justin Maxwell #44| CFLFRF
6-5" 235 lbs 29 yrs old5 yrs expOlney, Maryland
- • Maxwell hopes to begin rehab assignment soon
- • Justin Maxwell on the mend from hand injury
- • Justin Maxwell to undergo X-ray
Jason Castro #15| C
6-3" 206 lbs 25 yrs old2 yrs exp$486,000Castro Valley, California
- • Jason Castro gets three hits
- • Photos: Astros 6, Royals 5
- • 13-win Astros blast past Royals
Fernando Martinez #21| LFRF
6-1" 200 lbs 24 yrs old3 yrs expRio San Juan, Dominican Republic
- • Astros | Fernando Martinez outrighted
- • Fernando Rodriguez sent to Triple-A
- • Astros send Rick Ankiel, Fernando Martinez packing
Tyler Greene #23| 2BSSRFLF
6-2" 190 lbs 29 yrs old3 yrs exp$483,000Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- • Chicago White Sox second baseman Tyler Greene (1), watches his throw to first base after forcing out Boston Red Sox's Jonny Gomes (5), at second base during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Monday, May 20, 2013. Chicago won 6-4 The Associated Press
- • Chicago White Sox's Hector Gimenez (38) is greeted by Tyler Greene after hitting a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Anaheim, Calif The Associated Press
- • Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez, right, flips the ball to second baseman Tyler Greene (1) who forces out Los Angeles Angels' Alberto Callaspo (8) during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Chicago, Saturday, May 11, 2013. Angels' Albert Pujols was out at first The Associated Press
Chris Snyder #18| C1B
6-4" 245 lbs 31 yrs old8 yrs exp$750,000Houston, Texas
- • Matt Wieters gets Sunday rest
- • Chris Snyder gets first hit with O's
- • Baltimore Orioles pitcher Pedro Strop, right, and catcher Chris Snyder celebrate after the Orioles shut out the Minnesota Twins 6-0 in a baseball game, Sunday, May 12, 2013 in Minneapolis The Associated Press
Brett Wallace #29| 1B3B
6-2" 252 lbs 26 yrs old2 yrs expMarin, California
- • Astros | Brett Wallace still in the plans
- • Astros send Brett Wallace to Triple-A
- • Astros | Brett Wallace demoted
Carlos Corporan #22| C
6-2" 220 lbs 28 yrs old3 yrs expHato Rey, Puerto Rico
- • Pittsburgh Pirates' Travis Snider, bottom, rolls into Houston Astros catcher Carlos Corporan after being tagged out trying to score from second on a single by Gaby Sanchez in the sixth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Pittsburgh The Associated Press
- • CORRECTS NAME OF CATCHER - Pittsburgh Pirates' Travis Snider, bottom, loses his helmet as he rolls into Houston Astros catcher Carlos Corporan after being tagged out trying to score from second on a single by Gaby Sanchez in the sixth inning of the baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Pittsburgh The Associated Press
- • Pittsburgh Pirates' Travis Snider, bottom, rolls into Houston Astros catcher Carlos Corporan after being tagged out trying to score from second on a single by Gaby Sanchez in the sixth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Pittsburgh The Associated Press
J.D. Martinez #14| LF
6-3" 200 lbs 25 yrs old1 yrs exp$483,000Miami, Florida
- • J.D. Martinez powers Astros to win
- • Houston Astros left fielder J.D. Martinez (14) slides safely into second base as Kansas City Royals shortstop Elliot Johnson (23) is late on the tag in the fifth inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Houston The Associated Press
- • Houston Astros left fielder J.D. Martinez doubles to left field in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals during a baseball game, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Houston The Associated Press
Humberto Quintero #55| C
5-9" 216 lbs 32 yrs old9 yrs exp$1,000,000Maracaibo, Venezuela
- • Philadelphia Phillies place Mike Adams on 15-day disabled list
- • Humberto Quintero might join Phillies' roster
- • Phillies | Humberto Quintero to meet team
Edgar Gonzalez #31| RPSP
6-2" 210 lbs 29 yrs old9 yrs expMonterrey, Nuevo Leon
- • Porter calls Astros’ loss to Rangers a lesson in baseball
- • Astros report: Gonzalez immediately put to work in pen
- • Edgar Gonzalez back with Astros
Fernando Rodriguez #43| RP
6-3" 215 lbs 28 yrs old3 yrs exp$492,000El Paso, Texas
- • Fernando Rodriguez sent to Triple-A
- • Miguel Sano creating rivalries in Class A
- • Fernando Rodriguez gets stitches out
Brandon Barnes #39| CFRFLF
6-2" 204 lbs 26 yrs oldR yrs expOrange, California
- • Astros | Brandon Barnes returns to action Saturday
- • Tigers come up short against Astros
- • Trevor Crowe, Brandon Barnes out of everyday mix
Jimmy Paredes #38| 3BRF2BLF
6-1" 198 lbs 23 yrs old1 yrs expHaina, Dominican Republic
- • Jimmy Paredes nets three hits, three RBI
- • Wade Davis settles for no-decision
- • Houston Astros right fielder Jimmy Paredes (38) is picked off at second base as Kansas City Royals shortstop Elliot Johnson (23) applies the tag in the sixth inning during a baseball game, Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Houston The Associated Press
Brandon Laird #13| 3B1B
6-1" 215 lbs 25 yrs old1 yrs expCypress, California
- • Astros demote Brandon Laird
- • Astros | Brandon Laird optioned
- • Rick Ankiel designated for assignment; Crowe, J.D. Martinez and Paredes on way up
Angel Sanchez #36| SS2B3B
6-1" 200 lbs 28 yrs old5 yrs exp$432,500Humacao, Puerto Rico
- • Angel Sanchez begins rehab assignment
- • Angel Sanchez nearly ready for rehab assignment
- • Angel Sanchez's back feeling better
Dallas Keuchel #60| SP
6-3" 209 lbs 24 yrs oldR yrs expTulsa, Oklahoma
- • Houston Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) pitches in the first inning during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Monday, May 20, 2013, in Houston The Associated Press
- • Houston Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) pitches in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals during a baseball game, Monday, May 20, 2013, in Houston The Associated Press
- • Dallas Keuchel earns ND in first start
Sam Demel #38| RP
6-0" 205 lbs 27 yrs old2 yrs expChannelview, Texas
- • Yankees outright Sam Demel; Dan Otero claimed by Oakland
- • Yankees | Sam Demel outrighted
- • Sam Demel optioned to Triple-A
Hector Ambriz #62| RP
6-2" 235 lbs 28 yrs old2 yrs expOrange, California
- • Houston Astros relief pitcher Hector Ambriz waits for a new ball as Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez trots behind him after hitting a two-run home run to tie the baseball game in the eighth inning Friday, May 17, 2013, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 5-4 The Associated Press
- • Angels prevent long-awaited Astros sweep
- • Angels play final two innings of series finale under protest
Wesley Wright #53| RPSPRF
5-11" 180 lbs 27 yrs old4 yrs exp$512,000Montgomery, Alabama
- • Rapid Reaction: Rangers 4, Astros 2
- • Rangers take Game 1 of Silver Boot Series against Astros
- • MLB: Umpires, Porter wrong about pitching change
Xavier Cedeno #63| RP
6-1" 175 lbs 26 yrs old1 yrs expGuayanilla, Puerto Rico
- • Xavier Cedeno claimed off waivers; Nationals-Cardinals lineups
- • Nationals | Xavier Cedeno claimed
- • Nationals pick up reliever from Astros
Armando Galarraga #30| SP
6-4" 233 lbs 30 yrs old5 yrs expCumana, Venezuela
- • Down on the Farm
- • Minor league roundup 4.17.13
- • Minor league roundup 4.16.13
Jake Elmore #14| SS2B
5-9" 183 lbs 25 yrs oldR yrs expDothan, Alabama
- • Jake Elmore headed down to Triple-A
- • First pitch: Astros activate Altuve; Elmore returns to Oklahoma City
- • Astros to send Jake Elmore down Saturday
Fernando Abad #58| RPSP
6-2" 214 lbs 26 yrs old2 yrs exp$485,000La Romana, Dominican Republic
- • Fernando Abad and Yunesky Maya arrive, Ryan Mattheus heads back to D.C. & Ross Detwiler continues improving
- • Nationals call for relief, add Fernando Abad to 'pen
- • J.C. Romero will head north with the Nationals, roster fate not final
J.B. Shuck #8| RFCFLF
5-11" 195 lbs 24 yrs old1 yrs exp$414,000Westerville, Ohio
- • J.B. Shuck a solid AL-only add
- • Los Angeles Angels left fielder J.B. Shuck can't reach a ball hit for a double by Baltimore Orioles' Nate McLouth during the first inning of their baseball game, Sunday, May 5, 2013, in Anaheim, Calif The Associated Press
- • J.B. Shuck getting everyday at-bats
Brian Bixler #12| 3B2BRFSSLF
6-1" 195 lbs 29 yrs old4 yrs expSandusky, Ohio
- • Minors 5.21.13: Las Vegas loses tough one
- • Mets' roster taking shape
- • Mets reassigned d'Arnaud to minors camp - Travis d'Arnaud (C) New York Mets
Rudy Owens #99| SP
6-3" 225 lbs 24 yrs oldN/A yrs expMesa, Arizona
- • Rudy Owens out 4-5 months
- • Rudy Owens (foot) out 4-5 months - Rudy Owens (S) Houston Astros
- • Astros’ Rudy Owens to undergo foot surgery; Justin Maxwell’s return set for 4-6 weeks
Brian Bogusevic #19| RFCFLF
6-3" 222 lbs 28 yrs old2 yrs exp$483,000Palos Heights, Illinois
- • Cubs make 11 roster cuts, including Bogusevic
- • Cubs chip away at roster
- • Chicago Cubs' Brian Bogusevic beats the throw to Chicago White Sox first baseman Adam Dunn (32) to reach safely on a fielding error in the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game Friday, March 15, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz The Associated Press
Ryan Rowland-Smith #18| SP
6-3" 240 lbs 28 yrs old4 yrs exp$440,000Sydney, New South Wales
- • Rowland-Smith on Bard: "You have to find it yourself"
- • Red Sox trail by four, three outs to go
- • Red Sox - Ryan Rowland-Smith-P
Jack Cust #9| LF
6-1" 235 lbs 33 yrs old11 yrs exp$2,500,000Flemington, New Jersey
- • Tampa Bay makes next series of cuts
- • Detroit Tigers' Andy Dirks leaves game with right knee contusion, listed day-to-day
- • Lineups: Red Sox vs. Rays
Cesar Carrillo #52| RP
6-3" 172 lbs 26 yrs old2 yrs exp$400,000Chicago, Illinois
- • Puello avoids Biogenesis suspension
- • Suspension could signal trouble for Cruz
- • Tigers farmhand Cesar Carrillo suspended 100 games for violating minor league drug policy
Nelson Figueroa #28| SPRP
6-1" 185 lbs 36 yrs old11 yrs exp$900,000Brooklyn, New York
- • Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Nelson Figueroa throws against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of a spring training baseball game on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Scottsdale, Ariz The Associated Press
- • Nelson Figueroa stuns Team USA
- • Baseball notes: Former Tiger Jacob Turner struggles in minor league game
Wilton Lopez #59| RPCL
6-0" 199 lbs 29 yrs old2 yrs exp$515,500Leon, Nicaragua
- • Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Wilton Lopez gestures on the way to the dugout after retiring the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 10th inning of the Rockies' 5-4 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 The Associated Press
- • Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Wilton Lopez sits in the dugout after giving up two runs to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the ninth inning of the Diamondbacks' 5-4 victory in a baseball game in Denver on Sunday, April 21, 2013 The Associated Press
- • Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Wilton Lopez heads back to the dugout after giving up two runs to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the ninth inning of the Diamondbacks' 5-4 win in a baseball game in Denver, Sunday, April 21, 2013 The Associated Press
Mickey Storey #65| RP
6-1" 178 lbs 26 yrs oldR yrs expFort Lauderdale, Florida
- • Blue Jays send Mickey Storey back to minors
- • Blue Jays add Anthony Gose to roster
- • Mickey Storey added to Toronto bullpen
J.R. Towles #46| C
6-2" 192 lbs 27 yrs old4 yrs exp$424,000Crosby, Texas
- • Cardinals | Five sent down
- • Kolten Wong among Cards sent to minor-league camp
- • St. Louis Cardinals' J.R. Towles (46) reacts after fouling a ball off his foot as New York Yankees catcher Chris Stewart watches in the third inning of a spring training baseball game in Tampa, Fla., Monday, March 11, 2013. Towles The Associated Press
Sergio Escalona #52| RP
6-0" 210 lbs 28 yrs old3 yrs exp$490,500El Tocuyo, Venezuela
- • Astros reassign 10 to minor-league camp
- • Astros cut 10, down to 39 in camp
- • Astros - Sergio Escalona-P
Jason Bourgeois #11| CFLFRF2B
5-9" 196 lbs 30 yrs old4 yrs exp$423,000Houston, Texas
- • Down On The Farm: April 7
- • Bourgeois Won’t Make Rays Roster, But He Might Have A Future As A Dancer [GIF]
- • Rays shave four from roster
Francisco Cordero #37| RP
6-3" 245 lbs 37 yrs old13 yrs exp$4,500,000Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- • The series in Metrics (Mets vs. Braves)
- • MLB | Francisco Cordero to have surgery
- • Francisco Cordero aims for 2014 return
Matt Downs #16| 3B1BRF2BSS
6-1" 185 lbs 28 yrs old3 yrs exp$487,500Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- • Marlins make plethora of roster moves
- • Spring training Game 21: Yankees vs. Marlins
- • Marlins - Placido Polanco-3B
Anderson Hernandez #18| SS2B3BLF
5-9" 186 lbs 27 yrs old5 yrs expSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic
- • Pirates - Jerry Sands-OF
- • Pirates - Matt Hague-1B
Jason Michaels #4| LFRF
6-0" 209 lbs 35 yrs old10 yrs exp$900,000Tampa, Florida
- • Nationals - Jason Michaels-OF
- • Nationals | Jason Michaels re-signs
Scott Moore #46| 1B3BRF2BLF
6-2" 195 lbs 28 yrs old6 yrs expLong Beach, California
- No recent news
Alberto Arias #50| RP
5-11" 181 lbs 27 yrs old4 yrs exp$415,500Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- No recent news
Kyle Weiland #56| SP
6-4" 195 lbs 26 yrs old1 yrs exp$481,500Albuquerque, New Mexico
- • Lightning round Wednesday: Where are they and a few questions
Che-Hsuan Lin #67| RFCF
6-0" 180 lbs 24 yrs oldR yrs expHwa-Lian, Taiwan
- • Astros closer Veras, reliever Cruz on final WBC roster
Cory Sullivan #18| CFLFRF
6-0" 198 lbs 30 yrs old5 yrs exp$700,000Tulsa, Oklahoma
- No recent news
Henry Villar #56| RP
5-11" 178 lbs 24 yrs oldR yrs expBonao, Dominican Republic
- • Astros - Robbie Grossman-OF
Henry Sosa #65| SPRP
6-2" 197 lbs 26 yrs old3 yrs exp$414,000El Seibo, Dominican Republic
- No recent news
Brian Esposito #68| C
6-1" 210 lbs 32 yrs old4 yrs expStaten Island, New York
- No recent news
Aneury Rodriguez #62| SPRP
6-4" 199 lbs 24 yrs old1 yrs exp$414,000Higuey, Dominican Republic
- No recent news
Yorman Bazardo #58| RP
6-2" 230 lbs 25 yrs old5 yrs exp$400,000Maracay, Venezuela
- No recent news
Chris Sampson #43| RP
6-1" 195 lbs 32 yrs old4 yrs exp$815,000Channelview, Texas
- No recent news
Tommy Manzella #12| SS
6-2" 199 lbs 27 yrs old2 yrs exp$400,000Chalmette, Louisiana
- No recent news
Joe Inglett #3| 2BRF3B
5-9" 177 lbs 32 yrs old5 yrs expSacramento, California
- No recent news
Casey Daigle #41| RP
6-5" 226 lbs 29 yrs old6 yrs expLake Charles, Louisiana
- No recent news
Sammy Gervacio #63| RP
6-0" 175 lbs 25 yrs old1 yrs exp$402,500Sabana de la Mar, Dominican Republic
- No recent news
Kazuo Matsui #3| 2B
5-10" 183 lbs 34 yrs old6 yrs exp$5,500,000Osaka, Japan
- No recent news
Enerio Del Rosario #66| RP
6-2" 165 lbs 26 yrs old2 yrs expSanta Lucia, Dominican Republic
- No recent news
Juan Abreu #68| RP
6-0" 180 lbs 26 yrs old1 yrs exp$414,000San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic
- • Dodgers | Two reassigned
Gustavo Chacin #73| RPSP
5-11" 207 lbs 30 yrs old6 yrs exp$400,000Maracaibo, Venezuela
- No recent news
Josh Banks #60| SP
6-3" 215 lbs 27 yrs old3 yrs expBaltimore, Maryland
- No recent news
Jose Valdez #67| RP
6-4" 200 lbs 29 yrs old1 yrs expSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic
- • Panik among roster cuts
Rhiner Cruz #55| RP
6-2" 204 lbs 26 yrs oldR yrs exp$480,000Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- • Peacock, Cruz on way to OKC to make room for Lyles, Keuchel
Oswaldo Navarro #26| SS2B
6-0" 155 lbs 25 yrs old4 yrs expVilla de Cura, Venezuela
- No recent news
Gary Majewski #56| RP
6-2" 217 lbs 30 yrs old6 yrs expHouston, Texas
- No recent news
Lance Pendleton #60| RP
6-3" 195 lbs 28 yrs oldR yrs exp$414,000Houston, Texas
- No recent news
Brian Moehler #38| SPRP
6-3" 222 lbs 38 yrs old14 yrs exp$3,000,000Rockingham, North Carolina
- No recent news
Chuckie Fick #28| RP
6-5" 187 lbs 26 yrs oldR yrs expThousand Oaks, California
- No recent news
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