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Astros name Waner Luciano and Bryce Mayer top Minor League players for July

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 5:32 PM

Last updated Aug 4, 2026

Astros name Waner Luciano and Bryce Mayer top Minor League players for July

Summary

The Houston Astros have selected Infielder Waner Luciano as Player of the Month and Right-Handed Pitcher Bryce Mayer as Pitcher of the Month for July. Luciano, 21, had a strong month with a.316 batting average, 15 runs, 20 RBIs, and nine stolen bases with Single A Fayetteville. Mayer, 24, posted a 0.47 ERA over 19 innings pitched with Double A Corpus Christi, achieving 29 strikeouts. Both players have shown substantial promise in the Astros' minor league system, contributing to their respective teams' efforts.

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Key Details

•Luciano batted.316 with four home runs in 22 games during July.
•Mayer achieved a 0.47 ERA with two wins in four appearances.
•Luciano signed as a non-drafted free agent in January 2022.
•Mayer is the Astros' number five overall prospect and top pitching prospect.
•Both players are contributing significantly to their respective teams in the minors.

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5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Announce Minor League Player/Pitcher of the Month for July

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The Houston Astros player development department has named IF Waner Luciano the Astros Player of the Month for July and RHP Bryce Mayer the Astros Pitcher of the Month for July. Luciano, 21, batted .316 (24×76) with 15 runs, seven doubles, four home runs, 20 RBI, 21 walks, nine stolen bases and a 1.021 OPS in 22 games in […]
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