Catcher Juan Centeno was called up from Triple-A – Fresno earlier this week to replace Brian McCann. McCann was placed on the 7-day concussion DL, which left Evan Gattis as the only Houston backstop. Centeno’s promotion appeared to be a routine replacement, who might make one start in Houston. However, the 27-year old from Puerto Rico made his Houston Astros debut more significant.
Centeno was signed by Houston as a free agent this winter. He had played for three other clubs before being signed. His most recent, and most accomplished stint, was with the Twins.