Braves add another OF, claim Heredia off waivers from Mets
The Atlanta Braves have claimed outfielder Guillermo Heredia off waivers from the New York MetsFEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Designated for assignment Mayfield was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Wednesday.
Impact Mayfield was claimed off waivers in November, but he'll now be cast off the 40-man roster after the team claimed outfielder Guillermo Heredia off waivers Wednesday. Mayfield appeared in 21 games for the Astros last season and hit .190 with three RBI.
FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Claimed by Atlanta Mayfield was claimed off waivers by the Braves on Friday.
Impact The 30-year-old was designated for assignment by the Astros earlier in the week, and the Braves opted to scoop him up off waivers. Mayfield appeared in 47 games over the past two seasons and had a .170/.198/.283 slash line with two homers and 30 strikeouts in 112 plate appearances.
NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Astros add Garcia, remove Mayfield for ALDS The Astros had one change on their roster for the American League Division Series against the A’s from their Wild Card Series roster, adding...
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • MLB.COM
Astros add Garcia, remove Mayfield for ALDS The Astros had one change on their roster for the American League Division Series against the A’s from their Wild Card Series roster, adding...
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • MLB.COM
Not needed in ALDS Mayfield was dropped from the Astros' roster ahead of the division series against the Athletics, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mayfield did not play a part in either wild-card game against the Twins, so it's no surprise that he was deemed surplus to requirements heading into the next round. The Astros will add a reliever, Luis Garcia, in his place.
OCTOBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Drives in lone run Mayfield started at shortstop and went 1-for-2 with an RBI in Saturday's 6-1 loss to the Rangers.
Impact One day after clinching a postseason berth, the Astros gave several regulars a rest day, including shortstop Carlos Correa. Mayfield was one of four backups in the lineup. The RBI was just his third of the season and first since Aug. 25.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Five-run 7th inning powers Rangers past Astros 6-1
Jeff Mathis hit a three-run home run and Leody Taveras followed with a solo blast in a five-run seventh inning as the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 6-1SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LeMahieu, Voit near milestones for Yankees in win over Miami
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Enters for injured Correa Mayfield entered Tuesday's game after Carlos Correa left with an ankle injury. He went 0-for-1 and played shortstop for the final three innings of a 4-1 win over the Rangers.
Impact Correa's injury has been diagnosed as a bone bruise and X-rays were negative. If the injury forces Correa to sit, Mayfield is a possible replacement, particularly with Aledmys Diaz (quadriceps) dealing with an injury.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Astros' Correa fouls ball of ankle, X-rays negative
Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has a bone bruise in his left ankle after fouling a pitch off of itSEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starts Wednesday Mayfield started at third base and went 0-for-1 with a walk in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Athletics.
Impact Mayfield got the start even though Alex Bregman was on the active roster. The Astros are bringing back Bregman from a hamstring injury at a measured pace, and his absence from the starting lineup was part of a predetermined plan.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Third start in four games Mayfield is in the lineup for Friday's game against the A's, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mayfield started just once over an eight-game span after being recalled Aug. 16, but he got the nod at third base Monday and will start there Friday for the third time in four games. He and Abraham Toro figure to continue sharing the third-base duties in some fashion until either Aledmys Diaz (groin) or Alex Bregman (hamstring) returns.
AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from active roster Mayfield was optioned to the Astros' alternate training site Thursday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Impact Mayfield entered the starting lineup just once during his time on the major-league roster, but he'll lose his spot in the majors as the active roster goes down to 28 players. The 29-year-old went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts and one run in two appearances with the Astros to begin the season.
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Makes first start Mayfield started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 in Sunday's 6-5 extra-innings win over the Angels.
Impact Mayfield made his first start of the season while Carlos Correa got the day off. Mayfield is filling in as the team's utility infielder with Aledmys Diaz (groin) on the injured list, but he's rarely used. Other than Sunday's start, Mayfield has made one appearance as a pinch runner and scored a run.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Makes first start Mayfield started at shortstop and went 1-for-3 in Sunday's 6-5 extra-innings win over the Angels.
Impact Mayfield made his first start of the season while Carlos Correa got the day off. Mayfield is filling in as the team's utility infielder with Aledmys Diaz (groin) on the injured list, but he's rarely used. Other than Sunday's start, Mayfield has made one appearance as a pinch runner and scored a run.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
