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Rangers place INF Brock Holt on 10-day injured list; select INF Andy Ibanez from Round Rock
Sam Huff transferred to 60-day IL; Ibanez looking to make Major League debut; Kohei Arihara plays catch with no pain in right middle finger
May 4th, 2021
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Minneapolis, MN The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has placed infielder Brock Holt on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to May 3, with a right hamstring strain.
To replace Holt on the active roster, Texas has selected the contract of infielder Andy Ibanez from Triple-A West Round Rock. Ibanez (#77) was on the taxi squad for this roadtrip. He will be looking to make his Major League debut.
What is the biggest need if the Astros have to choose only one center fielder or closer? @JamesTalton2
With Brantley and Castro in the fold, it certainly appears center field and closer are the two areas where the Astros have the biggest need. For me, the biggest need is for a closer, for a few reasons. First, contending teams need dependable closers, and the Astros plan to contend in 2021. Keeping Ryan Pressly in a setup role and signing, say, either Trevor Rosenthal, Brad Hand or Alex Colomé would come at a cost, but it would give the Astros a competitive bullpen.
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HOUSTON Called a “rapid mover to the big leagues,” Cuban outfield prospect Pedro Leon was signed by the Astros on Friday for $4 million (according to a source) one of 10 international free agents the club signed. Leon, No. 7 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 30 International Prospects List, has five-tool potential, according to Astros senior scouting advisor Charlie Gonzalez.
At the plate, the 22-year-old Leon has a short and compact swing. He doesn t swing and miss much, and he shows power potential to all fields. He s also a plus runner with basestealing potential. On defense, Leon has the tools to stay in center field and displays a strong and accurate arm.
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