Astros Designate Salazar, Thomas; Promote Price and Sign Wade Jr.
TL;DR
The Houston Astros designated catcher César Salazar and outfielder Rhylan Thomas for assignment as they sign first baseman/outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr., select catcher Collin Price to the major league roster, and reinstate outfielder Joey Loperfido (optioning Zach Cole). Salazar and Thomas are expected to pass through waivers, Price has MLB and minor league options and could see more playing time if Yainer Diaz returns from the IL.
- Astros Designate César Salazar, Rhylan Thomas For Assignment MLB Trade Rumors
- Astros add veteran Wade amid flurry of moves to spark OF production MLB.com
- Astros sign OF Wade, call up Price to be backup catcher ESPN
- Astros add a left-handed bat in veteran outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. Houston Chronicle
- Houston Astros agree to deal with LaMonte Wade Jr., shoring up outfield depth The New York Times
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