Astros Class-A Report: Quad Cities River Bandits (July 25-31)
Alex Bregman, the Astros top amateur pick, was promoted on July 27 after only one month as a professional. Along with River Bandits outfielder Sean McMullen, both players were advanced to the High-A Lancaster JetHawks as the Astros continue to move talent up the chain.
Bregman, considered by some observers to be on the fast track to the big leagues, was hitting .259, with a .368 OBP, and .699 OPS in 29 games at Quad Cities. The former LSU Tiger has made eight errors at shortstop and spent several games as designated hitter.