Jose Altuve is hitting .314 through 12 games (35 At Bats). We got to visit with him briefly down in Florida and he is the same nice guy he was in Greeneville. He is a lock for the roster.
Brandon Barnes is making a case for a back up outfield spot. He has played in 12 games and his hitting .409 in 22 at bats. He is tied for the lead in HR on the team this spring with three. He continues to play solid defense in the outfield.
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| Barnes & Altuve talk during warm ups |
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Jose Cisnero appeared in two games (2 2/3 innings) before being sent down to minor league camp.
Delino DeShields appeared in 10 games and received 12 at bats. He got four hits and stole two bases in three attempts. He was moved back to minor league camp during the weekend.
Rene Garcia he has appeared in seven games with just eight at bats. It won't be long before he is back in minor league camp. We saw him at spring training and he is no longer the skinny kid he was in Greeneville.
Jordan Lyles has been working on specific issues at the instruction of the Astros' coaching staff. Therefore, his results on the mound haven't been pretty but results aren't the focus right now.
J. D. Martinez has played in 13 games with 31 at bats. He is hitting just .258 this spring but likely has a spot on the roster.
Chris Wallace has appeared in three games with out getting a hit. Like Garcia, he is there for catching depth and will likely be returning to minor league camp soon.
Michael Foltynewicz appeared in one game and pitched a scoreless inning before being sent back down to minor league camp. He was seen working out with the AA group during minor league drills.
Ross Seaton made appearances in two games and didn't give up any earned runs in his 2 2/3 innings pitched. He has been sent back to minor league camp.
Though Jonathon Meyer and Roberto Pena were on the major league roster list, they have yet to appear in a major league spring training game.
Outside of Astros camp, Fernando Abad has been in the running for the final spot in the Nationals bullpen, but it looks like he will be the odd man out.
Felipe Paulino continues his rehab back from Tommy John surgery and will start the season on the DL.
Juan Guttierez (J.C.) has struggled recently and appears to be losing the battle for a major league roster spot.
Troy Patton after struggling in February, he has had two scoreless outings in March. He also appears to be getting a good number of ground balls this spring. We had a chance to talk to Patton during spring training. He talked about the fact that he came up as a starter and has four pitches has made his transition to the bullpen easy. He said he can face right handed batters and never show them the same pitch in an at bat.
Jordan Parraz is hitting .200 in 25 at bats over 16 games. He appears to be headed for AAA.
J.R. Towles is hitting .375 in 11 games (16 at bats). However, he doesn't appear to have a realistic shot at the Cardinals' opening day roster.
Arcenio Leon has made two appearances for the Brewers giving up two runs in 1 2/3 innings pitched.
Victor Garate is still on the Dodgers roster but has not appeared in a game thus far.
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