Astros send outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 9:34 PM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
The Houston Astros have optioned outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land following a series of roster moves made before their game against the Tampa Bay Rays on July 4, 2026. Meyers has struggled this season, prompting this decision to provide him with more opportunities to improve. His performance will be monitored during his time in the minors, with Houston looking for a potential call-up in the future if he shows improvement.
- •Jake Meyers was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land.
- •The roster changes were made before the Astros' game against the Rays.
- •Meyers has struggled this season, leading to his demotion.
- •The Astros aim to help Meyers regain form in the minors.
- 10:24 PMESPN MLB — Astros option struggling OF Meyers to Triple-A
- 10:12 PMYahoo Sports — In search of a spark, Astros make changes to their outfield
"In one of four roster moves made before Saturday’s game against the Rays, the Astros optioned struggling outfielders Jake Meyers and Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land. Meyers, a Gold Glove finalist in 2024 and the Astros’ third longest tenured position player, went hitless in Friday’s 3-1 loss to the Rays, dropping his batting average […]
"The Astros optioned struggling outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land in one of four roster moves made before Saturday's game against the Rays.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBJul 4, 2026, 10:24 PMAstros option struggling OF Meyers to Triple-A
The Astros optioned struggling outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land in one of four roster moves made before Saturday's game against the Rays.
- Yahoo SportsJul 4, 2026, 10:12 PMIn search of a spark, Astros make changes to their outfield
In one of four roster moves made before Saturday’s game against the Rays, the Astros optioned struggling outfielders Jake Meyers and Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land. Meyers, a Gold Glove finalist in 2024 and the Astros’ third longest tenured position player, went hitless in Friday’s 3-1 loss to the Rays, dropping his batting average […]
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