The Astros had some roster decisions to make with a few minor league players. The deadline to add Rule 5 Draft eligible players to the 40-man roster was 8 pm ET Tuesday. If the eligible players were not added to the 40-man roster by then, the Astros run the risk of losing them.
The team added Rogelio Armenteros, Garrett Stubbs and Bryan Abreu to the 40-man roster to protect them from. Notable players who were eligible but not protected include Jonathan Arauz, Riley Ferrell, Cy Sneed, Drew Ferguson, Jack Mayfield and Jamie Ritchie.