Overview
- The Astros claimed outfielder Rhylan Thomas off waivers from the Mariners Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Sugar Land.
- To open a 40-man roster spot, Houston transferred right-hander Hunter Brown to the 60-day injured list retroactive to April 2.
- Manager Joe Espada called Brown’s move procedural, with the pitcher rehabbing a Grade 2 right shoulder strain and eligible for activation in early June.
- Thomas, 26, has three MLB games and a .301/.352/.388 line in 261 Triple-A games, including a .260 average with two home runs and six steals in 31 games this season for Tacoma.
- The left-handed hitter adds depth while Jake Meyers, Joey Loperfido and Taylor Trammell recover, as Houston has used inexperienced outfielders in recent lineups.