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Astros Call Up Zach Cole After Triple-A Tear, Rookie Homers on First MLB Pitch

Houston turns to the 25-year-old after a brief Triple-A surge to jolt a slumping lineup in a tight AL West race.

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Overview

  • Houston selected Cole’s contract and placed him on the active roster for the series opener in Atlanta.
  • In his debut, he homered on the first pitch he saw, a 423-foot shot at 114.3 mph that gave the Astros an early lead.
  • The promotion followed a 15-game burst at Triple-A Sugar Land in which he slashed .353/.459/.745 with five homers and 16 RBI, accelerating plans that had included the Arizona Fall League.
  • A 10th-round pick out of Ball State in 2022 and ranked No. 19 in the system by MLB Pipeline, Cole is a left-handed hitter with plus speed, power potential and a strong arm, though contact consistency has been a concern.
  • The move comes as the Astros seek offensive help during a tight division race, requiring corresponding adjustments to both the 40-man and active rosters.