ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 26: Jack Mayfield #9 of the Houston Astros makes a play in the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium on September 26, 2019 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
The Houston Astros will protect players from the Rule 5 draft on Friday, but had two players claimed by the Diamondbacks and Braves.
On Friday, the Atlanta Braves claimed infielder Jack Mayfield off waivers. The 30-year-old played all around the infield except for first base in his two seasons with the Astros. He will be joining Ozzie Albies, Johan Camargo, Freddie Freeman, Austin Riley, and Dansby Swanson as a platoon, defensive specialist in the near future.