Social media was abuzz with the news that the Houston Astros would be calling up their top first baseman prospect A.J. Reed. The only problem was a player would need to be optioned to the minors in order to make room for Reed. Astros manager A.J. Hinch announced that utility player Tony Kemp would be that man to be sent down after Friday's 13-4 win over the Kansas City Royals.
#Astros will select 1B A.J. Reed to ML roster tomorrow. Tony Kemp optioned to Triple A.