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Astros' Grae Kessinger: Designated for assignment
The Houston Astros designated Grae Kessinger for assignment Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the signing of Christian Walker, which was made official Monday. Kessinger, 27, is 8-for-61 at the plate over the last two seasons in the majors and has a career .694 OPS in the minors, but it's possible he'll draw interest from a team in need of utility infielder depth.
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Astros' Grae Kessinger: Rejoins major-league club
The Houston Astros recalled Grae Kessinger from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.He will give the Astros another infielder while Jose Altuve (side) is banged up. Kessinger is hitless in 15 at-bats at the major-league level this season.
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Astros' Grae Kessinger: Back down to Sugar Land
The Houston Astros optioned Grae Kessinger to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.Kessinger was moved off the 26-man active roster in favor of Aledmys Diaz, whose contract was selected ahead of Monday's game against the Athletics. After being called up from Sugar Land on July 2, Kessinger appeared in just four games and went hitless over four at-bats. He had been slashing .283/.356/.387 over 118 plate appearances with Sugar Land prior to his promotion.
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Astros' Grae Kessinger: Recalled from Triple-A
The Houston Astros recalled Grae Kessinger from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston reports.Kessinger is hitless in 11 at-bats during his time with the big club this season. He will give the Astros some defensive versatility in the infield.
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Astros' Grae Kessinger: Pushed off MLB roster
Grae Kessinger was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.Kessinger hasn't logged an at-bat since May 11 while operating as a reserve infielder for the Houston Astros. Trey Cabbage will take Kessinger's spot on the 26-man roster.
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Astros' Grae Kessinger: Back from injured list
Grae Kessinger (shoulder) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.Kessinger spent the minimum 10 days on the injured list recovering from shoulder discomfort before being activated Friday. In a corresponding move, Jacob Amaya was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. Kessinger made just one start with the Houston Astros in April before his IL stint.
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Astros' Grae Kessinger: Initiates rehab assignment
Grae Kessinger (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.Kessinger has been on the 10-day injured list since April 30 with right shoulder discomfort. Once he's activated from the IL, Kessinger will likely see limited opportunities with the Houston Astros as a utility infielder.
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Astros' Grae Kessinger: Resumes baseball activity
Grae Kessinger (shoulder) has resumed baseball activity, MLB.com reports.Kessinger was on the field Saturday before Houston's game, marking his first activity since hitting the injured list April 30. Despite the progress, he's not expected back on the field until late May.
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Astros' Grae Kessinger: Heads to 10-day IL
Grae Kessinger was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with right shoulder discomfort, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.Kessinger has only been featured in the Houston Astros' starting lineup once this season and remains hitless through 10 plate appearances across eight games. Joey Loperfido will take Kessinger's spot on the active roster and is part of Houston's starting lineup Tuesday.
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Astros' Grae Kessinger: Makes season debut Monday
Grae Kessinger (hamstring) grounded out in his lone plate appearance in Monday's 10-0 loss to the Blue Jays.Kessinger didn't see make any Grapefruit League or exhibition appearances after March 18 while he recovered from a right hamstring strain, but he showcased enough improvement last week to be included on the Houston Astros' Opening Day roster as a reserve infielder. With the Astros building a 10-run lead after seven innings, Kessinger got the chance to make his season debut in the bottom of the eighth as a pinch hitter for designated hitter Yordan Alvarez. He's still waiting to make his debut in the field, but Kessinger at least looks to be healthy now.