{"id":441407,"date":"2026-09-19T21:44:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T21:44:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/441407\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T21:44:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T21:44:17","slug":"houston-astros-suddenly-cut-3-year-player-before-braves-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/441407\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Astros Suddenly Cut 3-Year Player Before Braves Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA – APRIL 01: Jorge Barrosa #1 of the Arizona Diamondbacks hits a ninth inning double for his first career hit in his first major league at bat against the New York Yankees at Chase Field on April 01, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Saturday, the Houston Astros<\/a> will continue their series with the Atlanta Braves<\/a> in Texas.<\/p>\n

They will look to bounce back after losing by a score of 6-2 on Friday night.<\/p>\n

Chandler Rome of The Athletic wrote:<\/a> \u201cThe Astros lost 6-2. They are 77-77 The Astros had five hits. Yordan Alvarez<\/a> and Isaac Paredes<\/a> had three of them. The 5-9 hitters in Houston\u2019s lineup combined to reach base twice. The Braves clinched a playoff spot.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Astros lost 6-2. They are 77-77<\/p>\n

The Astros had five hits. Yordan Alvarez and Isaac Paredes had three of them. The 5-9 hitters in Houston\u2019s lineup combined to reach base twice. The Braves clinched a playoff spot.<\/p>\n

Houston Astros Suddenly Cut 3-Year Player<\/p>\n

\n\"\"<\/a>GettyJorge Barrosa #14 and Jeremy Pe\u00f1a<\/a> #3 of the Houston Astros chat in the dugout during the game against the Kansas City Royals<\/a> at Daikin Park on September 17, 2026 in Houston, Texas.\n<\/p>\n

Ahead of Saturday\u2019s game, news came out that the Astros had designated Jorge Barrosa<\/a> for assignment.<\/p>\n

Brian McTaggart of MLB.com wrote:<\/a> \u201cBrice Matthews has been reinstated and Jorge Barrosa has been DFA\u2019d.\u201d<\/p>\n

Brice Matthews has been reinstated and Jorge Barrosa has been DFA\u2019d.<\/p>\n

Barrosa appeared in just four games for the Astros.<\/p>\n

He had been acquired earlier this month.<\/p>\n

Rome wrote (on September 6):<\/a> \u201cThe Astros claimed switch-hitting outfielder Jorge Barrosa off waivers from the Diamondbacks<\/a>. He will join the team in Philadelphia. Jake Meyers was optioned to Triple-A to clear a spot on the 26-man roster.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Astros claimed switch-hitting outfielder Jorge Barrosa off waivers from the Diamondbacks. He will join the team in Philadelphia. Jake Meyers was optioned to Triple-A to clear a spot on the 26-man roster.<\/p>\n

Looking At Barrosa<\/p>\n

\n\"\"<\/a>GettyJorge Barrosa #1 of the Arizona Diamondbacks warms up on deck during MLB game at Chase Field on April 01, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona.\n<\/p>\n

Barrosa is in the middle of his third season at the MLB<\/a> level.<\/p>\n

He had spent the first 2.5 seasons of his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks.<\/p>\n

Over 142 career games, the 25-year-old is batting .199 with 28 hits, two home runs, 12 RBIs, 29 runs and three stolen bases.<\/p>\n

Looking At The Astros Right Now<\/p>\n

\n\"\"<\/a>GettyManager Joe Espada #19 of the Houston Astros looks on during the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals<\/a> at Nationals Park on July 7, 2026 in Washington, DC.\n<\/p>\n

The Astros are currently the top team in the American League West with a 77-77 record in 154 games.<\/p>\n

They have gone 4-6 over their last ten games (and are 39-40 in 79 games at home).<\/p>\n

Following the Braves, the Astros will head on the road to visit the Seattle Mariners<\/a> on Tuesday in Washington.<\/p>\n

Looking At The Braves Right Now<\/p>\n

\n\"\"<\/a>GettyRonald Acu\u00f1a Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves looks on against the Chicago Cubs<\/a> at Wrigley Field on September 14, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.\n<\/p>\n

The Braves are currently the top team in the National League East with a 90-64 record in 154 games.<\/p>\n

They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 39-37 in 76 games on the road).<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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