Houston Astros Recall Meyers, Option Díaz to Sugar Land
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With six games to play, Jake Meyers is set to make his return to the Houston Astros roster. The outfielder was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday with the club optioning Yainer Díaz to Sugar Land, then subsequently adding him to the taxi squad.
The Sugar Land season came to end Wednesday following a three-game set in Round Rock. Meyers — who was optioned Aug. 29 — played in 24 games for the Space Cowboys, slashing .337/.451/.544 with four home runs and 19 walks to 16 strikeouts.
The 26-year-old showed improvements and could vie for a roster spot ahead of the American League Division Series.
Houston Astros Catcher Yainer Díaz and Relief Pitcher Phil Maton
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As a corresponding move, Díaz was optioned to Sugar Land, but with the season over, the catcher will stay in the clubhouse as a member of the taxi squad. Díaz appeared in six games, slashing one double and walking in nine plate appearances.
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