Joe Biagini Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 5" / 235 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 5/29/1990 (33)
- Experience
- 4
- College
- UC Davis
Joe Biagini Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Joe Biagini News
Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick has a chance at making his Major League debut as part of the teams wild-card series roster versus Minnesota. Ranked as the clubs No. 24 prospect per MLB Pipeline, McCormick has combined to steal 35 bases over the past two years, making him a late game pinch-runner option for manager Dusty Baker. In order to add him to the roster, Houston had to designate right-handed pitcher Joe Biagini for assignment, which could end his tenure with the club after a rocky season and a half.
The Houston Astros have placed relief pitcher Joe Biagini (shoulder) on the Injured List with a sore shoulder. Right-handed reliever Andre Scrubb was added to the team's roster in a corresponding move. The Astros are currently hurting badly at pitcher, both starters and relievers. Relievers Chris Devenski and Ryan Pressly are dealing with sore shoulders as well. For now, expect Bryan Abreu to be a busy set-up man in front of closer Roberto Osuna. Abreu should be a great candidate for holds while the team is in recovery mode.
The Houston Astros acquired starting pitcher Aaron Sanchez and reliever Joe Biagini from the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for outfielder Derek Fisher, according to a source. This one flies under the radar after Houston also pulled off a blockbuster to acquire starter Zack Greinke at the deadline. Sanchez is 3-14 with an ugly 6.07 ERA in 23 starts this year, while Biagini is 3-1 with a 3.86 ERA in 49 relief appearances. Sanchez might have more AL-only appeal on a better team, but he could also be relegated to long relief. Neither he nor Biagini hold much fantasy value. Fisher disappointed in small sample sizes in Houston the last three years and was being blocked by a strong major league roster. The 25-year-old was hitting .286 with 14 homers and 36 RBI at Triple-A Round Rock, so he could benefit from a change of scenery and see some playing time in Toronto before the year is up.