Astros Outright Taylor Trammell, Logan VanWey to Triple-A, Drop 40-Man to 38
The moves create 40-man flexibility ahead of next week's Rule 5 draft.
Overview
- Both players were sent to Triple-A Sugar Land on outright assignments, removing them from Houston’s 40-man roster.
- Taylor Trammell can decline the assignment and elect free agency because he has previously been outrighted.
- The roster count stands at 38, with a reported agreement for pitcher Ryan Weiss expected to take one spot once finalized.
- Houston would still have one open 40-man slot entering the winter meetings and the Rule 5 draft, barring additional transactions.
- Trammell hit .197 in 52 games for the Astros last season and owns a .175 career average, while Logan VanWey posted a 5.06 ERA in nine appearances.