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Astros sign Matt Thaiss after release from Red Sox

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Astros sign Matt Thaiss after release from Red Sox

Summary

The Houston Astros signed catcher Matt Thaiss to a minor-league deal ahead of their series against the Chicago White Sox on July 24, 2026. Thaiss was recently released by the Boston Red Sox after not appearing in an MLB game for the team. He previously played for the Los Angeles Angels and spent the 2025 season with the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays. The Astros, currently third in the American League West with a 50-54 record, aim to bolster their roster as they approach the season's stretch run.

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By the Numbers

•Thaiss was released by the Red Sox and did not play for them.
•He has a career batting average of.210 over 305 games.
•Astros are currently third in the AL West with a 50-54 record.
•Astros swept the Miami Marlins in their last series.
•Thaiss will join the Astros' Triple-A affiliate, Sugar Land.

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3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Houston Astros Sign Recently Released Boston Red Sox Player

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On Friday night, the Houston Astros opened up a series with the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field.The Astros are coming off a series where they swept the Miami Marlins at home.Astros Sign Recently Released Red Sox PlayerAhead of their series with the White Sox, the Astros signed Matt Thaiss.Chandler Rome of The Athletic wrote: […] The post Houston Astros Sign Recently Released Boston Red Sox Player appeared first on HEAVY.
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