HOUSTON ASTROS

Houston Astros

PLAYER PROFILE

TRANSACTIONS

Date Transaction
Mar 10, 2009

Agreed to terms with pitchers Zach Jackson, Jensen Lewis, Scott Lewis, Edward Mujica, Rafael Perez, Hector Rondon, Juan Salas, Joe Smith, outfielders Trevor Crowe, Ben Francisco, infielders Ryan Garko, Chris Gimenez, Andy Marte, Luis Valbuena and catcher Carlos Santana on one-year contracts.
Mar 19, 2009

Optioned pitchers John Meloan, Adam Miller, Juan Salas and Tony Sipp and infielder Luis Valbuena to Columbus (Int.); optioned pitcher Hector Rondon and catcher Carlos Santana to Akron (EL); reassigned pitchers Jack Cassel and David Huff, catcher Armando Camacaro, infielders Jordan Brown, Wes Hodges, Jesus Merchan and Beau Mills and outfielder Stephen Head to their minor league camp.
Jun 26, 2010

Recalled pitcher Aaron Laffey from Columbus (Int.).
Mar 08, 2011

Agreed to terms with infielder Nick Johnson on a minor league contract.
May 20, 2011

Recalled infielder Luis Valbuena from Columbus (Int.); designated pitcher Justin Germano for assignment.
May 21, 2011

Placed designated hitter Travis Hafner on the 15-day disabled list; optioned infielder Luis Valbuena to Columbus (Int.); recalled outfielder Ezequiel Carrera and pitcher Frank Herrmann from Columbus.
May 21, 2011

Placed pitcher Alex White on the 15-day disabled list; recalled pitcher Josh Judy from Columbus (Int.).
Jul 09, 2011

Recalled shortstop Luis Valbuena from Columbus (Int.); optioned pitcher Zach McAllister to Columbus (Int.).
Aug 20, 2011

Placed infielder Jason Kipnis on the 15-day disabled list; optioned outfielder Ezequiel Carrera to Columbus (Int.); recalled outfielder Shelley Duncan and infielder Luis Valbuena from Columbus.
Aug 20, 2011

Recalled outfielder Ezequiel Carrera from Columbus (Int.).
Aug 24, 2011

Recalled infielder Cord Phelps from Columbus (Int.); optioned pitcher Zach McAllister to Columbus.
Apr 05, 2012

Claimed infielder Luis Valbuena off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays; outrighted pitcher Frankie De La Cruz to Iowa (PCL).
Jun 15, 2012

Activated catcher Welington Castillo off the 15-day disabled list; placed infielder Ian Stewart on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 13; selected the contract of infielder Luis Valbuena from Iowa (PCL); designated catcher Koyie Hill for assignment.
Aug 04, 2013

Placed infielder Luis Valbuena on the 15-day disabled list; recalled infielder Logan Watkins from Iowa (PCL).
Aug 05, 2013

Claimed outfielder Thomas Neal off waivers from the New York Yankees; transferred pitcher Rafael Dolis to 60-day disabled list.
Sep 01, 2013

Activated infielder Luis Valbuena from the 15-day disabled list; activated outfielder Ryan Sweeney from the 60-day disabled list; recalled pitcher Alberto Cabrera from Iowa (PCL); designated pitcher Eduardo Sanchez for assignment.
Jan 19, 2015

Acquired infielder Luis Valbuena and pitcher Dan Straily from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for outfielder Dexter Fowler.
Jan 20, 2015

Signed outfielder Colby Rasmus to a one-year contract.

INJURIES

Start Date End Date Injury Type Injury Comment
May 18, 2015 May 19, 2015 other-excused was not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Oakland
May 03, 2015 May 03, 2015 other-excused was not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Seattle
Apr 26, 2015 Apr 26, 2015 other-excused was not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Oakland
Aug 17, 2014 Aug 17, 2014 other-illness was in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the NY Mets
Aug 16, 2014 Aug 17, 2014 other-illness was not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the NY Mets
Aug 16, 2014 Aug 17, 2014 other-illness pinch-hit Saturday against the NY Mets
Aug 16, 2014 Aug 16, 2014 other-illness is questionable for Saturday's game against the NY Mets
Aug 15, 2014 Aug 16, 2014 other-illness missed Friday's game against the NY Mets
Aug 15, 2014 Aug 15, 2014 other-excused was not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the NY Mets
Jul 11, 2014 Jul 11, 2014 other-excused was not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Atlanta
Jun 03, 2014 Jun 04, 2014 abdomen was in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the NY Mets
Jun 02, 2014 Jun 03, 2014 abdomen is questionable for Tuesday's game against the NY Mets
Jun 01, 2014 Jun 02, 2014 abdomen missed Sunday's game against Milwaukee
Jun 01, 2014 Jun 01, 2014 abdomen was not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Milwaukee
Jun 01, 2014 Jun 01, 2014 abdomen was not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Milwaukee
Sep 01, 2013 Sep 02, 2013 oblique pinch-hit Sunday against Philadelphia
Aug 03, 2013 Sep 01, 2013 oblique is on the 15-day disabled list
May 31, 2013 Jun 01, 2013 other-excused was not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Arizona
May 21, 2013 Jun 07, 2013 other-excused was not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's against Pittsburgh
May 15, 2013 May 15, 2013 fingers is probable for Wednesday's game against Colorado
May 15, 2013 May 16, 2013 fingers was in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Colorado
May 14, 2013 May 15, 2013 fingers will be available to pinch-hit Tuesday against Colorado
May 14, 2013 May 15, 2013 fingers missed Tuesday's game against Colorado
May 13, 2013 May 14, 2013 fingers was not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Colorado
May 13, 2013 May 14, 2013 fingers missed Monday's game against Colorado
May 13, 2013 May 13, 2013 fingers is questionable for Monday's game against Colorado
May 12, 2013 May 12, 2013 fingers is doubtful for Sunday's game against Washington
May 12, 2013 May 13, 2013 fingers missed Sunday's game against Washington
May 11, 2013 May 11, 2013 fingers left Saturday's game against Washington
Jun 22, 2010 Jun 22, 2010 other-excused was not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia
Jun 20, 2010 Jun 20, 2010 other-excused was not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh
Jun 18, 2010 Jun 19, 2010 other-excused was not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Pittsburgh
Jun 02, 2010 Jun 02, 2010 other-excused was not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Detroit
May 09, 2010 May 09, 2010 other-excused was not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Detroit
Apr 06, 2010 Apr 08, 2010 hand is questionable for Wednesday's game against Chicago
Apr 05, 2010 Apr 06, 2010 hand missed Monday's game against Chicago
Apr 04, 2010 Apr 05, 2010 hand is expected to miss Monday's game against Chicago