According to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle, the Astros have optioned Reymin Guduan to the minor leagues, effectively putting Framber Valdez in the final open spot of the bullpen. Pitchers were getting optioned one by one, Cionel Perez last week and then Guduan today, leaving one man standing, Framber Valdez.
The Astros optioned Reymin Guduan to minor league camp.
Framber Valdez will make the opening day bullpen
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) March 23, 2019
It’s not that Guduan didn’t have the performance and numbers to show he’s capable of manning the position.