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Christian Roa elects free agency

Christian Roa

FA Relief Pitcher #82

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Cubs RHP Christian Roa elected free agency.

Roa should be able to latch on somewhere as organizational relief depth after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 27-year-old was designated for assignment last week without ever making an appearance for Chicago. He posted a pedestrian 5.19 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and a 6/7 K/BB ratio across 8 2/3 innings for the Astros earlier this season.

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Christian Roa

HOU Relief Pitcher #82

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Astros signed RHP Christian Roa to a minor league contract.

Roa begin the year in the Astros’ organization, but was designated for assignment after he posted a 5.19 ERA and 1.96 WHIP in 8 2/3 innings. He then signed with the Cubs, but was DFAd by Chicago near the end of June, and now will provide some arm depth for Houston.
Christian Roa

CHC Relief Pitcher #82

Cubs designated RHP Christian Roa for assignment.

Roa didn’t end up making it to Chicago after being claimed off waivers from the Orioles back in mid-May. The 27-year-old middle reliever posted a pedestrian 5.19 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and a 6/7 K/BB ratio across 8 2/3 innings for the Astros earlier this year.
Christian Roa

CHC Relief Pitcher #82

Cubs claimed RHP Christian Roa off waivers from the Orioles; optioned him to Triple-A Iowa.

Roa is on to his fourth organization of the year. He got into seven games with the Astros earlier this season, posting a 5.19 ERA.
Christian Roa

BAL Relief Pitcher #82

Orioles designated RHP Christian Roa for assignment.

This is the third team so far this year to DFA Roa, who had a 5.19 ERA with the Astros in a small sample before being jettisoned to the Twins and then Orioles. The league seems to have a lot of interest in fixing him, so perhaps he’ll be claimed or acquired yet again.
Christian Roa

BAL Relief Pitcher #82

Orioles claimed RHP Christian Roa off of waivers from the Twins; optioned him to Triple-A Norfolk.

Roa was designated for assignment on Wednesday. The 27-year-old hurler made seven appearances at the big league level for the Astros this season, registering a 5.19 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and a 6/7 K/BB ratio. He’ll add extra bullpen depth at the Triple-A level for the O’s.
Christian Roa

MIN Relief Pitcher #82

Twins designated RHP Christian Roa for assignment.

The move clears a spot for reliever Yoendrys Gómez, who was picked up in a trade with the Rays earlier on Wednesday. Roa was claimed off waivers from the Astros a couple weeks ago and hasn’t made it up to Minnesota.
Christian Roa

MIN Relief Pitcher #82

Twins claimed RHP Christian Roa off waivers from the Astros; optioned him to Triple-A St. Paul.

The Astros DFAed Roa on Tuesday and he finds a new home on Thursday. Roa had a 5.19 ERA in seven appearances for the Astros this season, allowing runs in each of his last three appearances before being sent down, and walked seven batters against six strikeouts. The Twins continue to churn their pen and look for finds, we’ll see what they do with Roa in Triple-A.
Christian Roa

HOU Relief Pitcher #82

Astros designated RHP Christian Roa for assignment.

Roa is now off the 40-man roster. The Astros will have three days to trade the right-hander, or they risk losing him to the waiver wire. if he goes unclaimed, he’ll report back to Sugar Land or can elect free agency.
Christian Roa

HOU Relief Pitcher #82

Astros optioned RHP Christian Roa to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Roa had allowed runs in each of his last three appearances, though in fairness he was used as a long reliever and asked to go multiple innings in all of them. The Astros opted for Peter Lambert instead. Roa will try to get back on track with the Space Cowboys.
Christian Roa

HOU Relief Pitcher #82

Astros recalled RHP Christian Roa from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Roa will add a fresh arm to the bullpen for at least a couple of days while the Astros figure out how they want to replace Hunter Brown (shoulder) in their starting rotation. The 27-year-old hurler has already made two appearances for the Astros this season, posting a 6.75 ERA, 2.25 WHIP and a 2/2 K/BB ratio across 1 1/3 frames.

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SD Relief Pitcher #58
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Padres activated LHP Wandy Peralta from the bereavement list.

The 34-year-old southpaw rejoins the Padres’ bullpen for Sunday’s series finale against the Royals. Peralta has been a key cog in the club’s bullpen this season, compiling a 2.23 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and a 31/19 K/BB ratio across 48 1/3 innings of work. Ron Marinaccio was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.
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Ron Marinaccio

SD Relief Pitcher #97
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Padres designated RHP Ron Marinaccio for assignment.

Marinaccio has made 33 appearances out of the Padres’ bullpen this season, registering a 4.79 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and a 38/18 K/BB ratio over 47 innings of work. With so many teams looking for bullpen help, it’s possible that he could attract interest on waivers.
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Jhony Brito

SD Relief Pitcher #76
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Padres optioned RHP Jhony Brito to Triple-A El Paso.

Brito was just recalled from Triple-A on Wednesday to add an extra arm to the bullpen, but he’ll head back to Triple-A with Randy Vásquez returning from the injured list on Sunday. He’ll stay ready at Triple-A El Paso until he’s needed once more.
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Randy Vásquez

SD Starting Pitcher #98
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Padres activated RHP Randy Vásquez from the 15-day injured list.

The 27-year-old hurler had been sidelined since July 3 due to a right ankle bruise. He’s likely to rejoin the Padres’ rotation on Monday or Tuesday against the Braves in Atlanta. Jhony Brito was optioned to Triple-A El Paso in a corresponding move on Sunday.
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Christian Walker

HOU 1st Baseman #8
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Christian Walker (hip) was held out of the Astros’ starting lineup for Sunday’s tilt against the Orioles.

Walker made an early exit from Saturday’s game after sustaining the injury while swinging the bat. He was able to participate in drills on the field prior to Sunday’s game though and isn’t expected to require a trip to the injured list, so he’s considered day-to-day. LaMonte Wade Jr. will start in his place at first base and bat cleanup for the Astros on Sunday.
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Jeremy Peña

HOU Shortstop #3
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Jeremy Peña (hamstring) is not in the Astros’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Orioles.

The good news is that Peña feels much improved after exiting Saturday’s game with a right hamstring cramp and isn’t expected to require a trip to the injured list. Nick Allen will start in his place at shortstop and will bat ninth for the Astros against Brandon Young and the Orioles on Sunday afternoon in Houston.
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Raynel Delgado

HOU Shortstop #72
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Astros recalled INF Raynel Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Delgado joins the Astros on Sunday to add some infield depth with both Christian Walker and Jeremy Pena banged up. He’s unlikely to see enough action to gain any sort of relevance from a fantasy perspective. Nate Pearson was designated for assignment in a corresponding move to clear a spot on the Astros’ active roster.
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Nate Pearson

HOU Starting Pitcher #55
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Astros designated RHP Nate Pearson for assignment.

The 29-year-old right-hander pitched decently in 16 appearances for the Astros this season, posting a 3.60 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and a 16/12 K/BB ratio over 20 innings. He flashed enough during that stretch that he could generate some interest on waivers from bullpen-needy clubs.
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Kyle Harrison

MIL Starting Pitcher #52
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Kyle Harrison (forearm) threw a bullpen session on Saturday without any issues.

Harrison underwent a precautionary MRI recently that came back clean for any structural issues. The last hurdle for him to clear before returning from the injured list will be to face live hitters. He’s eligible to return from the injured list on Friday, though it may be optimistic to expect him back the first day that he’s eligible.
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Stephen Kolek

KC Starting Pitcher #32
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Royals activated RHP Stephen Kolek from the family medical emergency list; placed him on the 15-day injured list with a right flexor strain.

Kolek had been away from the team since July 4 due to a family medical emergency — the second time he had been placed on the list this season. He’s now dealing with an elbow issue and will have as much time away from the club as he needs.
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