Houston Astros claim outfielder Jorge Barrosa off waivers from Arizona Diamondbacks
The Astros have started 11 different left fielders this year as they welcome another new outfielder in Jorge Barrosa.
The Houston Astros bolstered their outfield options on Sunday by claiming pitcher-turned-outfielder Jorge Barrosa off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 25-year-old switch-hitter, who has posted a .180/.241/.302 slash line over the past three seasons with the Diamondbacks, brings solid defensive metrics to the team. Barrosa has played all three outfield positions, mostly in center field, where he has accumulated three defensive runs saved in 248 ⅔ innings this year.
The Astros optioned Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land to free up a roster spot for Barrosa. In addition to Barrosa, the Astros have started 11 different left fielders this year, including Nelson Velázquez, who was claimed off waivers last month. The team has also started eight different players in center field, with none of those players being optionable to the minors.
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