The Astros have designated left-hander for a signment, per . This move opens up a roster spot for left-hander , whose has now been officially announced by the club. Gage, 31 next month, has been on Houstons roster just under a year, having been claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays in February of 2023. He spent the year as frequently-optioned bullpen depth, making five appearances in the majors with a 2.70 earned run average. His 34 Triple-A appearances didnt go as well, as he posted a 4.58 ERA in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. He struck out 23.4% of batters at that level but also walked 12%. The southpaw had a better year in 2022, to sing 42 1/3 Triple-A innings while with the Jays, Sam Clay Jersey posting a 2.34 ERA for Buffalo. He paired a 27.4% strikeout rate with a 9.5% walk rate and also kept the ball on the ground at a 47% clip. He also made 11 big league appearances for the Jays with a 1.38 ERA. The Astros will now have a week to trade Gage or try to pa s him through waivers. Left-hander relief tends to always be in demand around the league and he still has an option remaining, which will enhance his appeal. His 2023 numbers for Sugar Land werent amazing, but clubs will surely take the hitter-friendly setting into account. For the Astros, their situational lefty group takes a hit with Gages departure. Hader will be in the closers role for the foreseeable future, with and as the other southpaw relievers still on the roster. Nasim Nunez Jersey