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BAL •
2 days ago
Roa was designated for assignment on Wednesday. The 27-year-old hurler made seven appearances at the big league level for the Astros this season, registering a 5.19 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and a 6/7 K/BB ratio. He’ll add extra bullpen depth at the Triple-A level for the O’s.
MIN •
6 days ago
The move clears a spot for reliever Yoendrys Gómez, who was picked up in a trade with the Rays earlier on Wednesday. Roa was claimed off waivers from the Astros a couple weeks ago and hasn’t made it up to Minnesota.
MIN •
19 days ago
The Astros DFAed Roa on Tuesday and he finds a new home on Thursday. Roa had a 5.19 ERA in seven appearances for the Astros this season, allowing runs in each of his last three appearances before being sent down, and walked seven batters against six strikeouts. The Twins continue to churn their pen and look for finds, we’ll see what they do with Roa in Triple-A.
HOU •
21 days ago
Roa is now off the 40-man roster. The Astros will have three days to trade the right-hander, or they risk losing him to the waiver wire. if he goes unclaimed, he’ll report back to Sugar Land or can elect free agency.
HOU •
25 days ago
Roa had allowed runs in each of his last three appearances, though in fairness he was used as a long reliever and asked to go multiple innings in all of them. The Astros opted for Peter Lambert instead. Roa will try to get back on track with the Space Cowboys.
HOU •
about 1 month ago
Roa will add a fresh arm to the bullpen for at least a couple of days while the Astros figure out how they want to replace Hunter Brown (shoulder) in their starting rotation. The 27-year-old hurler has already made two appearances for the Astros this season, posting a 6.75 ERA, 2.25 WHIP and a 2/2 K/BB ratio across 1 1/3 frames.
HOU •
about 1 month ago
The 26-year-old hurler posted a 6.75 ERA, 2.25 WHIP and a 2/2 K/BB ratio over 1 1/3 innings in his two appearances with the Astros. This wasn’t necessarily due to Roa’s ineffectiveness, it’s just that the Astros’ bullpen was completely overworked throughout the weekend and they had to make a move to get a fresh arm in there for Monday. Expect a corresponding move to be announced then.
HOU •
about 2 months ago
Roa winds up making Houston’s season-opening bullpen after a strong showing in spring training. The 26-year-old posted a respectable 2.83 ERA across 60 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level last year and also made a pair of relief appearances for the Marlins. He’ll operate in middle relief for the Astros at the outset of the season.
HOU •
4 months ago
Roa was a second-round pick for the Reds in 2020 and was with the team until he hurt his shoulder in 2024, and the team tried to sneak him through waivers. The Marlins claimed him, and he pitched to a 2.83 ERA in 60 1/3 innings for Triple-A Jacksonville last year. Roa elected minor league free agency at the end of the season and will now try to work his way into the Astros’ bullpen plans.