According to Zachary Levin of the Houston Chronicle, the Astros have acquired right-handed pitcher Enerio Del Rosario from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash. The team also designated infielder Oswaldo Navarro for assignment to make room for Del Rosario.
Del Rosario was designated for assignment earlier this week by the Reds to make room for [...]
09/16/10
The Houston Astros starting shortstop, Tommy Manzella, is out for about five more weeks due to a fractured left index finger. In the meantime, the Astros are using rookie Oswaldo Navarro and veteran infielder Geoff Blum. The team has no interest in seeking an external shortstop, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
“Right now we’re not [...]
06/29/10
According to John Perrotto of BaseballProspectus.com, Houston has released infielder Kaz Matsui and will beckon Oswaldo Navarro from Triple-A Round Rock. Matsui was the first Japanese infielder in the majors, breaking in with the Mets in 2003 after an eminent career with the Seibu Lions.
The Astros’ second baseman had begun the season with a [...]
05/20/10