Astros will call up a 26th player for weekend series.

There will be three MLB series played in Mexico this year and the Astros were selected to participate. Who will they take as their 26th man?

The Houston Astros will be facing the Angels in Monterrey, Mexico this weekend. They will have a rare Friday off as they travel and rest up for the two-game series. After this series wraps up tomorrow morning, they would have played 14 straight games without an off day. Friday will be a welcome sight for the first place Astros.

As the MLB tries to market its product outside of the country, the Astros will look to gain a few new fans. Under the new rules, the Astros are allowed to carry a 26th player for this series. Before you ask, no, it’s not going to…