Summary
The Houston Astros have signed 30-year-old infielder Riley Unroe to a minor-league contract. Unroe has extensive experience in minor league baseball but has yet to play in the major leagues. He has played in various countries and positions, but he is not expected to make the major league roster immediately.
Key Facts
- Riley Unroe is a 30-year-old infielder who signed a minor-league deal with the Houston Astros.
- He has played 12 seasons in minor league baseball but has not yet debuted in the major leagues.
- Unroe has previously been part of the Tigers, Angels, Braves, and Mariners organizations.
- He has also played winter baseball in Australia, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico.
- Unroe can play multiple positions but mainly spent time at second and shortstop.
- In Triple-A, he has a batting average of .254 with a history of facing many pitchers he will see again.
- The Astros have lost their previous super-utility player, creating a potential opportunity for Unroe.