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Houston Astros Sign Former Double-Digit Winning Starting Pitcher

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The Houston Astros decided to sign a former top-of-the-rotation arm to a minor league contract as they search for more pitching depth.

However, the Astros were able to add someone back to their organization.they signed free agent Eric Lauer to a minor league deal and sent him to their Triple-A affiliate. The left-hander will get paid $1.5 million if he makes it the Majors and also has opt-out clauses in his contract on both July and August 1.in 2016 and was considered one of their top prospects before making his debut two seasons later. During his rookie year in 2018, he started 23 games and posted a 4.34 ERA.

Brad Wakai graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Journalism. While an undergrad, he did work at the student radio station covering different Penn State athletic programs like football, basketball, volleyball, soccer and other sports. Brad currently covers the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros for Sports Illustrated/FanNation. He is also the Lead Contributor for Nittany Lions Wire of Gannett Media where he continues to cover Penn State athletics.

 

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