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Astros Designate Armando Galarraga For Assignment

By Zachary Links | August 22, 2012 at 5:27pm CDT

The Astros announced that they have Armando Galarraga for assignment.  The move will create room for right-hander Hector Ambriz, who had his contract purchased from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

The 30-year-old signed a minor league deal with the Astros in late May to help fill a spot in Oklahoma City's rotation.  Galarraga wound up making five starts for Houston this year, posting a 6.75 ERA with 17 strikeouts and 18 walks.  For his big league career, Galarraga owns a 4.78 ERA with 5.7 K/9 and 3.8 BB/9.

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  1. SpfldCynic

    13 years ago

    I think the Royals should try to sign him to a minor league deal, invite him him to spring training next year, and see if they can sort him out. They are severely pitching poor, and he’s young enough to recover.

    Reply
  2. bobbylu

    13 years ago

    Mr. Almost-Perfect-Game

    Reply
    • Michael_Jordan

      13 years ago

      Mr. 28-out-perfect-game

      Reply
  3. JustLikeaGiant

    13 years ago

    He’ll always have June 2, 2010….
    baseball-reference.com/boxes/DET/DET201006020.shtm…

    Reply
  4. corey23

    13 years ago

    Who knows where his career would be if they didn’t rob him of that perfect game

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    • start_wearing_purple

      13 years ago

      In the exact same spot. He’s a flash in the pan, nothing more.

      Too bad, I always thought he’d make it as a decent back end starter. Now he’s just the guy who was robbed by Jim Joyce.

      Reply
  5. Gumby65

    13 years ago

    Galarraga’s career needs CPR… Anybody know of someone to help Armando out?

    Reply
  6. Turbo Man

    13 years ago

    Will this man ever be perfect?

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  7. Alan Soberanes

    13 years ago

    Maybe the Dodgers should sign him for some extra pitching depth in September. They’ve had some luck in the past with bringing players back from the dead.

    Reply
  8. cookmeister

    13 years ago

    Hector!!!!

    Reply
  9. mlbscout6

    13 years ago

    I know Galarraga hasn’t been great, but can you really afford to let him go when you have Jordan Lyles in your rotation?

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    • tmengd

      13 years ago

      At least Lyles is only 21 and should get better. He probably should still be AA or AAA. He was just rushed. Galarraga has zero upside.

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      • Kyle Cotton

        13 years ago

        Noo. Lyles had already shown he was past the point of AA. AAA is probably where he needs to be. But what brought about his regression is shocking. seeing how every scouting report on him was that the guy knew how to pitch, and had great mound presence. so it’s suprising He’s regressed this far given some of his intagibles.

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      • mlbscout6

        13 years ago

        Not saying he’s not a good prospect, but the Astros have made clear their position that they care about improving their record this season to a respectable level and relying on 21 year old pitchers who are struggling is not the way to do it.

        Reply
  10. davengmusic

    13 years ago

    Next up, the Asian and Mexican leagues.

    Reply
  11. Brian 31

    13 years ago

    When the worst team in baseball tells you no, I think it’s about time to find a new profession.

    Reply
  12. stroh

    13 years ago

    Galarraga’s fastball tops out at 88 mph and most times he’s around 86 mph……plus he lacks control. Good guy, but I think washed up as a major league pitcher unless he learns to rope in his control.

    Reply
  13. Rebuilding?

    13 years ago

    Maybe Jim Joyce can come save his career

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