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Astros' Cesar Salazar: Back in big leagues
The Houston Astros recalled Cesar Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.Salazar will rejoin the big-league squad to provide the Astros with an additional bench bat as Ben Gamel (fibula) moves to the injured list. Salazar has gone 7-for-23 with eight RBI through 10 games in the majors, but he may struggle to receive playing time while serving as Houston's No. 3 catcher.
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Astros' Cesar Salazar: Sent back to minors
The Houston Astros optioned Cesar Salazar to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.Salazar was recalled when rosters expanded to serve as the Astros' third catcher, but he's being sent back out for now. He struck out in his lone plate appearance during his brief stint in the majors.
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Astros' Cesar Salazar: Recalled Sunday
The Houston Astros recalled Cesar Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.Salazar will join the Astros as catching depth with MLB rosters expanding to 28 players Sunday. He's unlikely to see much playing time while Yainer Diaz and Victor Caratini remain healthy.
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Astros' Cesar Salazar: Optioned to Sugar Land
The Houston Astros optioned Cesar Salazar to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.The move is to make room on the 26-man roster for Victor Caratini (hip), who was activated off the 10-day injured list Monday. Salazar has served as the backup catcher since he was initially called up June 11, and across nine major-league games he went 7-for-22 with two doubles and eight RBI. In Triple-A this season, Salazar is slashing .274/.387/.458 with six home runs and 35 RBI across 204 plate appearances.
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Astros' Cesar Salazar: Productive in backup duties
Cesar Salazar went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored Wednesday against the Rockies.Salazar was recalled June 11 to serve as depth behind the plate as Houston dealt with injuries to their top two catchers. With Victor Caratini (hip) likely sidelined through the All-Star break, Salazar should get a couple starts per week for the foreseeable future. He's gone 5-for-11 with three runs scored and four RBI since being promoted.
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Astros' Cesar Salazar: Officially promoted
The Houston Astros recalled Cesar Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.Salazar will come up from the minors to serve as temporary depth behind the plate while Yainer Diaz recovers from a finger injury. The 28-year-old Salazar has slashed .274/.387/.458 with 35 RBI across 204 plate appearances with Sugar Land this season, though Victor Caratini will likely receive most of the starts at catcher until Diaz is healthy. Joey Loperfido was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Astros' Cesar Salazar: Expected to be recalled
The Houston Astros are expected to recall Cesar Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston reports.Yainer Diaz was hit in the right hand by a foul tip during Sunday's loss to the Angels. He was able to stay in the game, but Salazar's impending addition to the roster could indicate that Diaz will have to miss some time. The Astros should offer more clarity later Tuesday.
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Astros' Cesar Salazar: Ticketed for Triple-A
The Houston Astros optioned Cesar Salazar to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.Salazar was always destined for Sugar Land as long as Yainer Diaz and Victor Caratini were healthy. He'll see regular starts behind the plate with the affiliate.
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Astros' Cesar Salazar: Sent back to Triple-A
Cesar Salazar was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.Salazar has been back and forth between the majors and Triple-A several times this season, notching two hits in 18 total at-bats with the big club. Houston will operate with two catchers (Martin Maldonado and Yainer Diaz) for the time being.
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Astros' Cesar Salazar: Called up Friday
Cesar Salazar was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.After being sent down to Sugar Land on Monday, Salazar will return to the big leagues and replace Yordan Alvarez (oblique) on the 26-man roster after Alvarez was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. Salazar has gone 2-for-14 with a run scored over limited action with the Houston Astros this season and he'll likely operate as an additional bat off the bench while drawing an occasional start behind the plate. His addition to the roster could be a sign Houston plans to give Yainer Diaz more time at DH while Alvarez is sidelined.