Astros Lose 27-Year-Old Power Hitter to Orioles
Summary
The Baltimore Orioles claimed 27-year-old outfielder Pedro León from the Houston Astros off waivers. León has been a strong performer in the minor leagues, with notable home runs and stolen bases. The Astros lost León due to roster adjustments after a tough season with injuries.Key Facts
- Pedro León, a 27-year-old outfielder, was claimed by the Baltimore Orioles from the Houston Astros.
- The move happened as teams needed to adjust their rosters before the start of free agency.
- León has hit 65 home runs and stolen 93 bases in the minors with the Astros over the past few seasons.
- He joins the Orioles' 40-man roster and has two minor-league options left.
- León spent much of the last season injured and only played a few games for the Astros in 2022.
- The Orioles hope León will help improve their team after finishing last place.
- The Astros faced a challenging year with injuries affecting several players.
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