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MLB Rumors: Rafael Montero DFA'd By Astros After Trade Deadline amid $34.5M Contract

The Houston Astros designated relief pitcher Rafael Montero for assignment on Wednesday, according to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle, opening up roster spots for Yusei Kikuchi and Caleb Ferguson after Seth Martinez was also sent down to Triple-A.

Montero was in the second season of a three-year, $34.5 million deal.

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