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Astros Add Nelson Velázquez as Mets Sign Veteran Chris Devenski

Clubs are filling 40‑man roster spots and adding pitching depth to address right‑handed bench needs and manage August workloads.

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Aug 12, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chicago Cubs third baseman Alex Bregman (3) hits a two run home run, his third of the game, against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Houston Astros claimed outfielder Nelson Velázquez off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals and designated Shay Whitcomb for assignment to open a 40‑man roster spot.
  • The New York Mets signed veteran right‑hander Chris Devenski to a minor‑league deal and assigned him to Triple‑A Syracuse to bolster pitching depth.
  • The Toronto Blue Jays continued their late push with a 6-4 win over the Red Sox that featured Jose Soriano throwing six quality innings and an eight‑inning rally that tightened their wild‑card chase.
  • The Cleveland Guardians beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4 with Foster Griffin starting while Tigers starter Framber Valdez struggled through 5.2 innings and five walks.
  • Teams are using waiver claims, DFAs and minor‑league deals to tweak benches and manage bullpen and rotation workloads after the non‑waiver deadline which could affect short‑term playoff positioning and late‑season availability.