Preston Tucker, the Astros’ seventh-round pick in the 2012 MLB Draft, has been traded to the Atlanta Braves.
As of Wednesday morning, Tucker will now get an opportunity to compete for playing time on a major league roster. A rebuilding roster, sure, but it’s a better opportunity than Houston at the moment for Tucker.
The Astros designated Tucker for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster following the signing of right-handed reliever Hector Rondon.
At the end of the day, this is a good move for Tucker. He deserves a shot to stick somewhere in the majors.