The Houston Astros were able to get the job done though, signing Bukauskas to just over slot value at $3.6 million dollars according to Jim Callis at MLBPipeline.com. Where Bukauskas will rank on the Astros top 30 prospect list is yet to be seen, though I’d imagine he would slot into the top 10.
Bukauskas is definitely needed in the Astros farm system as they are desperate for arms that are closer to major league ready. With the suspension of David Paulino, the injury to Jandel Gustave, and the impending trade deadline that will potentially send Francis Martes, Forrest Whitley or Franklin Perez out of the system, it’s good that the team is infusing a college pitcher into the mix.