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After a sweep in Cleveland, the Houston Astros optioned a few Triple-A usuals back to Sugar Land. These Skeeters helped the short-handed Astros sweep an average team in the Indians.
With Yordan Alvarez returning from the paternity list and Martin Maldonado from the bereavement list, the Astros optioned Garret Stubbs, Peter Solomon and Ralph Garza Jr. At first glance, yes, there are three players being optioned for only two to return.
The Astros aren’t always the best team to report what roster moves they are making, but as a professional sports team, they can move at whatever speed they want.