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Astros Place Chas McCormick, Luis Garcia and Three Others on Outright Waivers

The moves clear 40-man roster space to reinstate players from the 60-day injured list.

Aug 24, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Houston Astros center fielder Chas McCormick (20) catches a fly ball hit by Baltimore Orioles second baseman Luis Vazquez (52) (not pictured) during the fifth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Houston placed outfielder Chas McCormick, pitchers Luis Garcia and John Rooney, and outfielders Kenedy Corona and Pedro León on outright waivers.
  • The step opens spots to reinstate Ronel Blanco, Hayden Wesneski, Kaleb Ort, Brandon Walter and Zach Dezenzo from the 60-day IL by the roster deadline.
  • If unclaimed, McCormick and Garcia can refuse outright assignments and elect free agency because they have more than three years of MLB service.
  • The Astros said Garcia had UCL reconstruction and flexor tendon repair last month and is expected to miss the entire 2026 season.
  • McCormick’s playing time and production declined over the past two years, with a 63 OPS-plus in 158 games and a projected $3.4 million arbitration salary.