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Astros Release Omar Narvaez After Triple-A Stint

The Astros trimmed catching ranks after optioning Cesar Salazar to Triple-A.

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Overview

  • Omar Narvaez was released from his Triple-A contract on August 4 and is now a free agent.
  • He did not appear in a major league game for Houston after signing a minor league deal in June.
  • In 117 plate appearances with Triple-A Sugar Land, he slashed .258/.402/.333.
  • Houston’s 26-man roster featured Yainer Díaz and Victor Caratini; Cesar Salazar was optioned to Triple-A following the All-Star break.
  • Narvaez has slashed .201/.278/.286 in 521 big league plate appearances since 2022, limiting his MLB opportunities.