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Houston Astros claim Nelson Velazquez from St. Louis Cardinals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 6:46 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Houston Astros claim Nelson Velazquez from St. Louis Cardinals

Summary

The Houston Astros claimed outfielder Nelson Velazquez off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday. Velazquez was designated for assignment by the Cardinals to make room for Everson Pereira, a recent waiver acquisition himself. As of Monday, the Cardinals are engaged in a series against the Philadelphia Phillies, having lost the opener earlier in the day. The Astros designated Shay Whitcomb for assignment to accommodate Velazquez on their roster.

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By the Numbers

•Astros acquire Nelson Velazquez via waiver claim
•Velazquez was designated for assignment by the Cardinals
•Cardinals currently face the Phillies in a series
•Astros designated Shay Whitcomb for assignment

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6:46 PMYahoo Sports — St. Louis Cardinals Recently Cut Player Acquired by Astros During Phillies Series

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Playing catch-up on some of the latest roster moves, so bear with me, but on Monday afternoon, a recently cut St. Louis Cardinals player was acquired by the Houston Astros via a waiver claim. Currently, the Cardinals are taking on the Philadelphia Phillies. St. Louis dropped the series opener on Monday, but will look to […] The post St. Louis Cardinals Recently Cut Player Acquired by Astros During Phillies Series appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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