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Houston Astros announced the date for the debut in Big leagues of the Cuban prospect Peter Leon.
The team from Sideral started the day on Friday, August 2 with a record of 56 wins and 52 losses. That balance is enough to be the leader in the American League West Division about Seattle Mariners (57-53).
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This Friday they begin a series of three games against Tampa Bay Rays. In this way, they will close a stay in Minute Maid Park of nine consecutive commitments where they also faced each other Los Angeles Dodgers, Pittsburgh Pirates and their rivals tonight.
Houston Astros set date for Pedro Leon’s MLB debut
As a result of the change with Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros made several adjustments to their roster. They brought in Yusei KikuchiThe arrival of the Japanese came in the exchange that involved Jake Bloss, Bill Wagner y Joey Loperfido. Because of this, they rose from Triple A a Peter Leon On Tuesday, July 30, who took the place of Loperfido.
Till the date León did not debut in Big leagues. However, before Friday’s game the manager was asked Joe Espada precisely when he would be used. The strategist responded that the Cuban will be in the lineup Houston Astros on Saturday, August 3 for the second of the series against the Rays.
According to data from Baseball Reference, Peter Leon He will become the 392nd player born in Cuba who participates in some game of MLB. In addition, he will be the 14th to wear the uniform of the Astros.
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León spent four seasons in Minor Leagues since it was signed in the international signature period on January 15, 2021. He was also in Spring Training con Houston Astros in those four years. The highest participation occurred in 2024 with 17 meetings.
THE DAY HAS COME: Houston Astros ANNOUNCED Pedro León’s debut date in MLB 2024
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