Arizona Fall League Wrap-up

The Arizona Fall League Championship Game is Monday night, but all the Astros players are done for the season.

Jason Castro, C. Before being shut down early Castro only had six hits in 42 at bats.

Evan Englebrook, RHP. Englebrook gained some buzz for his 94-96 MPH fastball. He and his 7.11 ERA were added to the 40-man roster.

Jonathan Gaston, OF. Gaston struck out at an alarming rate- 38 in 92 at bats. He did have three home runs and 19 RBI.

Chia-jen Lo, RHP. Lo was the most solid Houston representative in Arizona. He pitched in six games, striking out 12 in 10 1/3 IP. He posted a 3.48 ERA.

Wilton Lopez, RHP. Lopez made six appearances also. He had a 3.72 ERA in 19 1/3 IP.

Dan Meszaros, RHP. Meszaros had 15 Ks in 11 2/3 Arizona innings.

Jose Vallejo, IF. Vallejo, who was acquired in the Pudge Rodriguez trade, batted .275 with eight stolen bases in 80 at bats.

Astros Sign Jose Valdez, add three to 40-man roster

Houston signed RHP Jose Valdez as a minor league free agent. Valdez comes from the Yankee organization. He is a reliever and split time between AA and AAA in 2009.

Houston also added three pitchers to the 40-man roster before today's 11 pm deadline:

Evan Englebrook, RHP
Matt Nevarez, RHP
Henry Villar, RHP

I am surprised that Drew Locke was not added to the roster. Perhaps this speaks to the number of outfielders in the organization.

These moves leave the Astros with 37 players on the 40-man roster.

Speculation on 2010 Rosters

SnakeDiggity had a post at Crawfish Boxes, which speculates on the rosters from AAA to Low A for Houston in 2010.

Santangelo

The word is that Santangelo was not released. He has been re-signed by the Astros.

Astros Expected to add to 40-man Roster Friday

Friday is the deadline for the Astros to add players to their 40-man roster and thus, protect them from December's Rule 5 draft. Just so it you know this isn't a piggyback off of Brian McTaggart's post today, here is what Farmstros wrote about Rule 5 eligible players a while back.

BA posts their top 10 Houston Prospects

Baseball America has posted their list of Houston's top 10 prospects. Jason Castro is #1 with Jiovanni Mier at #2.

Santangelo Back?

Perhaps I got all emotional for nothing. Baseball America is now reporting that catcher Lou Santangelo has re-signed with Houston. They reported he was released about a week ago.