Houston Astros Acquire Outfielder From Detroit Tigers

The Houston Astros make a move.

The Astros have acquired outfielder Bligh Madris from the Detroit Tigers for cash considerations.

The Astros have acquired OF Bligh Madris from the Detroit Tigers today in exchange for cash considerations.

Madris will be placed on the Astros 40-man roster, which is now at 39.

— Houston Astros (@astros) January 3, 2023

The Tigers designated Madris for assignment late last month in order to free up a spot on their 40-man roster. As a result, they were willing to trade the outfielder for whatever they could get.

Madris was disappointing in his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates this past season, posting a .177/.244/.509 triple slash line, with one home run, seven RBIs, two stolen bases and 10 runs scored across 113 at-bats.

In the minors, however, the twenty-six-year-old slashed a strong .297/.366/.876 line, with 11 home runs, 49 RBIs, four stolen bases and 45 runs scored over 296 at-bats. 

Madris has an intriguing blend of power and speed and it should be interesting to see if he can find some consistent playing time with the Astros this season. 
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