CALL-UPS: September 11-17, 2018
Sep 16 2018
Myles Straw (OF, HOU)
Contributing writers: Chris Blessing, Rob Gordon, Nick Richards, Matthew St-Germain, and Andy Smith.
September 17, 2018
No call-ups.
September 16, 2018
Myles Straw (OF, HOU)
The Astros have purchased the contract of speedster Myles Straw from Triple-A Fresno. According to Astros Manager A.J. Hinch, Straw’s primary role will be a pinch runner and defensive replacement as the team pushes towards a second consecutive World Series title. The 23-year-old was challenged in spring training to be more aggressive on the bases. Straw responded by nearly doubling his previous SB totals, stealing 70 bases in 79 attempts, split between two levels. A RHH, Straw’s a throwback to another era. He works the ball the other-way...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From Callups
Jul 19 2026 3:01am
Callups for July 13: Abimelec Ortiz (1B, WAS); Emiliano Teodo (RHP, TEX); CJ Van Eyk (RHP, TOR)
Jul 12 2026 3:01am
Jul 12 2026 3:01am
Callups for July 6: Eddy Yean (RHP, WAS), Noah Murdock (RHP, PIT)
Jul 6 2026 3:01am
Jul 6 2026 3:01am
Jun 28 2026 3:01am
Callups for June 22: Jose Corniell (RHP, TEX), Jose Cabrera (RHP, ARI), Matt Krook (LHP, A's), Brian Navarreto (C, MIA)
Jun 22 2026 3:01am
Jun 22 2026 3:01am
