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PEDRO LEÓN #4 - RIGHT FIELDER - HOUSTON ASTROS
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Astros recall 3B Trey Cabbage, option SS Pedro Leon The Houston Astros recalled third baseman Trey Cabbage from Triple-A Sugar Land and optioned shortstop Pedro Leon back to Triple-A.Cabbage,...
Sent down to minors The Astros optioned Leon to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact After starting three straight games upon his recall earlier this month, Leon had been in the lineup just three times over the last 11 contests. He went just 2-for-20 with 10 strikeouts during his first stint in the big leagues.
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Set to be called up Tuesday Leon is expected to be promoted from Triple-A Sugar Land and join the Astros in Houston on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Leon will replace Joey Loperfido on the Astros' major-league roster Tuesday after Loperfido was dealt to the Blue Jays on Monday. Leon has compiled a .297 average with 19 home runs, 74 RBI, 62 runs scored and 23 stolen bases over 370 at-bats in 93 games with Sugar Land this season. The 26-year-old has yet to make his major-league debut, which now appears to be on the near horizon.
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Getting call-up Tuesday The Astros are expected to promote Leon from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Leon will join the Astros' 40-man roster and 26-man active roster as a replacement for outfielder Joey Loperfido, who was dealt to the Blue Jays on Monday. The 26-year-old has posted big numbers in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League this season, batting .297 with 19 home runs and 23 stolen bases over 424 plate appearances with Sugar Land. With the Astros struggling to settle on a permanent replacement in right field for the injured Kyle Tucker (shin), Leon could have a chance to take hold of an everyday role in the Houston outfield in the short term.
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