Happy Birthday - 5/24

No future Astros with birthdays today, but three former Astros celebrate the day ~

RHP Hector Ambriz (30)
Originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the fifth round in 2006, Ambriz signed with Houston as a free agent in June 2012. In 61 appearances for the Astros, he had a 5.17 ERA and a 1.599 WHIP. He signed with the Padres as a free agent in March 2014.

RHP Henry Villar (27)
Signed as a non-drafted free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2005, Villar spent seven seasons in the Astros minor league system from 2006 through 2012, compiling a 3.74 ERA and a 1.220 WHIP in 185 appearances (56 starts).  In 2010, he made eight appearances for the big club with a 4.50 ERA and a 1.333 WHIP.

2B Mike Richardt (56)
A first round draft pick by the Rangers in 1978, Richardt came to Houston in a trade in 1984. Richardt only had 15 plate appearances in 16 games for Houston in 1984 and hit .267/.267/.333.

Astros Minor League Roster Moves

I've gotten behind again on reporting the latest roster moves. Here's what I have for the last few days.

Oklahoma City
OF Eric Thames claimed off waivers from the Orioles and assigned to Oklahoma City
RHP Hector Ambriz designated for assignment

Corpus Christi
C Carlos Corporan to Corpus Christi for rehab assignment
C Ryan McCurdy activated from the DL
C Brett Clements placed on the 7-day DL

Lnacaster
RHP Vincent Velasquez placed on the 7-day DL
OF Chris Epps assigned from Oklahoma City to Lancaster
Also of note, OF Tanner Mathis was sent from Greeneville to Lancaster but has not officially been activated according to MiLB.

Tri-City
RHP Edgar Gonzalez sent to Tri-City for rehab assignment
RHP Tanner Bushue retired (see this Astros County post for more info)

Happy Birthday - 5/24

Happy Birthday to ~

RHP Hector Ambriz (29)
Originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the fifth round in 2006, Ambriz signed with Houston as a free agent in June 2012. In 41 appearances since then, he has a 4.83 ERA and a 1.415 WHIP.

Two former Astros with birthdays today ~

RHP Henry Villar (26)
Signed as a non-drafted free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2005, Villar spent seven seasons in the Astros minor league system from 2006 through 2012, compiling a 3.74 ERA and a 1.220 WHIP in 185 appearances (56 starts).  In 2010, he made eight appearances for the big club with a 4.50 ERA and a 1.333 WHIP.

2B Mike Richardt (55)
A first round draft pick by the Rangers in 1978, Richardt came to Houston in a trade in 1984. Richardt only had 15 plate appearances in 16 games for Houston in 1984 and hit .267/.267/.333.

Roster Moves

Houston/Oklahoma City
RHP Armando Galarraga was designated for assignment.
RHP Hector Ambriz had his contract purchased by Houston and is being called up.
RHP Aneury Rodriguez was activated from the temporary inactive list.

Lancaster
RHP Zach Grimmett was placed on the 7-day DL.
LHP Pat Urckfitz was activated from the 7-day DL.

Roster Moves

Oklahoma City
RHP Aneury Rodriguez was placed on the Temporary Inactive List.
RHP Hector Ambriz was activated from the DL.

Corpus Christi
C Jair (Jay) Fernandez was assigned from Oklahoma City to Corpus Christi.

Lexington
C Ryan McCurdy was assigned from Corpus Christi to Lexington.

DSL
Angel Heredia was activated from the restricted list.
LHP Erick Hurtado was assigned to the DSL.
RHP Jesus Castillo was assigned to the DSL.

Roster Moves

Oklahoma City
RHP Hector Ambriz was placed on the 7-day DL.
RHP Jonnathan Aristil was activated from the temporary inactive list.

Lexington
RHP Euris Quezada was assigned from Greeneville to Lexington.

Tri-City
OF Preston Tucker was assigned to Tri-City (which 99% of you already knew)

Roster Moves

Oklahoma City
LHP Wes Musick was placed on the 7-day DL.
RHP Hector Ambriz was signed as a free agent and assigned to Oklahoma City.

GCL Astros
Chia-Jen Lo was assigned to the GCL Astros.