Houston Astros
· 2026-07-05
The Houston Astros optioned Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, shaking up their outfield mix.
Meyers, the Astros' primary center fielder when healthy, entered Saturday with a .580 OPS this season.
The Astros also optioned Joey Loperfido to Triple-A, reinstating LaMonte Wade Jr. from the injured list.
The moves come as the Astros look to boost their underwhelming outfield offense, which has been a concern all season.
Brice Matthews and Taylor Trammell figure to see time in center field, having combined to start seven of Houston's last 10 games in the position.
The Astros, now 7th in the American League with a 44-47 record, won their last game 10-8 vs the Tampa Bay Rays on July 4, and will look to build on that momentum.
Loperfido, the Astros' opening day left fielder, has a .647 OPS in the majors this season.
The Astros' outfield has underwhelmed offensively as a group, and the team will hope that the roster moves pay off.
Zach Dezenzo was recalled from Triple-A in corresponding roster moves, adding depth to the Astros' outfield.
The Astros will look to get back on track, having won just one of their last few games before the 10-8 win over the Rays.
LaMonte Wade Jr.'s return from the injured list is a welcome boost for the Astros, who have missed his bat in the lineup.
The team's 44-47 record is a testament to the competitive nature of the American League, and the Astros will need to keep winning to stay in contention.