Astros fans, the moment you have waited for is here, the Astros infield is getting a big bat to play third base. In a trade with the Corpus Christi Hooks, the Astros receive INF Jed Lowrie in exchange for CTH writer Issa Cook. I’m kidding about the Cook part of this, but the Astros get what is equivalent to an impact bat for the stretch drive. On July 30th, Jed Lowrie will suit up for the Astros for the first time in a while.
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When Lowrie slid into home plate in a game on April 27th, he injured his thumb that kept him out for about 12 weeks.