Houston Astros re-sign Nelson Velázquez

The Houston Astros have re-signed outfielder Nelson Velázquez to a new major league deal. This move reverses a recent roster change where the team had released Velázquez to make room for infielder Raynel Delgado.

Velázquez had previously elected free agency after being let go by the organization and clearing waivers. The decision to bring him back follows the optioning of Delgado to Triple-A Sugar Land to open a spot on the MLB roster. The move provides the Astros with right-handed outfield depth, particularly as the team manages the health of Jeremy Peña, who was recently listed as day-to-day.