The Houston Astros announced a roster move ahead of their home game against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. César Salazar has cleared waivers and been outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land, after being designated for assignment earlier in the week. This move leaves Salazar off the Astros’ active MLB roster for now, though he remained with the organization.
In Friday’s contest, Houston fell to Los Angeles by a 6-2 final. The defeat extends the Astros’ early-season note to 0-2, as they look to rebound in the early stages of spring training and prepare for the next two games against the Angels at home.
Salazar, who appeared in 11 games for the Astros last season, also spent time in Triple-A with a .213 batting average, five home runs, and 18 RBIs across 47 games. The move maintains his presence within the organization while clearing a roster spot for immediate needs.
Reaction on social media to the move reflected a mix of support and curiosity about Salazar’s long-term role, with fans weighing whether there will be future opportunities for him in Houston or continued development at Sugar Land.
Looking ahead, the Astros will host the Boston Red Sox after the series with the Angels, with the first game of that slate set for March 30. Houston will hope to stabilize its lineup and improve its start to the season as spring play continues.
Background: Houston finished last season 87-75 and missed the MLB playoffs. The team and its fans will be watching closely how the organizational decisions impact depth, development, and competition within the roster as the season progresses.
