Astros claim Nelson Velazquez from Cardinals, DFA Shay Whitcomb
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Houston Astros have claimed outfielder Nelson Velazquez off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals as of August 10, 2026. To create a roster spot, the Astros designated utility player Shay Whitcomb for assignment. Velazquez, 27, possesses experience in all three outfield positions and had a batting average of.216 with the Cardinals this season. In Triple-A, he batted.232. Conversely, Whitcomb, also 27, has struggled to find consistent playing time, recording only 96 at-bats across three seasons with the Astros, while performing well in Triple-A this year. His low MLB opportunity has hindered his development within the organization.
- •Astros claim Nelson Velazquez off waivers from Cardinals.
- •Shay Whitcomb designated for assignment to make roster space.
- •Velazquez batted.216 in MLB and.232 in Triple-A this season.
- •Whitcomb had limited MLB at-bats with 96 in three seasons.
- •Whitcomb performed well in Triple-A, batting.274 with 52 RBI.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Claim OF Nelson Velazquez Off Waivers, DFA Whitcomb
"The Houston Texans announced they have claimed OF Nelson Velazquez off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals. To clear a spot for him on the 40-man roster, they have designated UT Shay Whitcomb for assignment. Velazquez, 27, is a right-handed hitting outfielder with experience at all three outfield spots. He was batting .216 with a […]
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