Astros call up .575 OPS outfielder to replace injured former Mariners prospect
He took two trips to the plate in yesterday's game.
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The Houston Astros made a notable change to the roster before last night's game against the Cleveland Guardians . Outfielder Taylor Trammell was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain. Taking Trammell's place on the roster is five-year Major League veteran Daniel Johnson.
He entered Tuesday's game as a defensive replacement and walked and was hit by a pitch in two plate appearances. Before receiving the call, Johnson had signed a minor league contract with the Astros just a few days prior. The 30-year-old has appeared in a total of 68 Major League games since the start of 2020, hitting .
196/. 253/. 322 with five home runs.