The Houston Astros are continuing to make roster moves down the stretch as they try to capture the AL West crown in the coming weeks.
The Astros got Cristian Javier back from the 60-day injured list earlier this week, which should give them a boost in the starting rotation. As for Houston's bullpen, it's been a revolving door, losing Josh Hader to injury, while parting ways with other relievers.
A few days ago, the Astros designated Tayler Scott for assignment, who got lit up by the Detroit Tigers. Then, they also DFA’d veteran reliever Jordan Weems to make room for Scott, at the time.
With Weems getting DFA’d for the second time by Houston, there was a chance that another team could pick him up. However, that never happened, and it appears he’ll surprisingly come back to the organization.
Veteran Hurler Jordan Weems Gets Shipped Back to Triple-A Sugar Land
According to Weems’ player profile page on MLB.com, the 32-year-old right-handed pitcher was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday after getting DFA’d on Monday.
As we previously mentioned, this was Weems’ second time getting kicked to the curb. The first time happened on July 4, after he was signed to a minor league contract a month prior. But the veteran was sent back to Triple-A days later, even though he tried his luck in free agency.
The right-handed reliever has only made four appearances with the big league club this season, sporting a 14.54 ERA. He has allowed nine hits, seven earned runs, and three walks across 4.1 innings pitched.
In his last appearance against the Baltimore Orioles, Weems was lit up as he allowed three hits and five earned runs in 37 pitches. He only recorded one out before getting taken out of the game.
While things didn’t go well against the O’s, Weems has pitched well in the minor leagues. In 15 appearances out of the bullpen, Weems has a 3.06 ERA, while holding opponents to a .239 average at the plate.
The veteran reliever has given up 16 hits, seven walks, and six earned runs (one home run), while recording 18 strikeouts in 17.2 innings pitched. Nonetheless, if Weems can get back on track in the minors and has a few good outings, he might find his way back to the majors before the end of the campaign.