Houston Astros minor league players

This a partial list of Minor League Baseball players in the Houston Astros system and the rosters of their minor league affiliates:

Players

Andrew Aplin

Andrew Aplin
Aplin (right) and Tyler Heineman (left) with the Corpus Christi Hooks in 2014
Houston Astros – No. 77
Outfielder
Born: March 21, 1991 Suisun City, California
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Andrew Ahyim Aplin (born March 21, 1991) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Houston Astros' Minor League Baseball organization. Prior to playing professionally, he attended Arizona State University, where he played college baseball for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Aplin was born Suisun City, California,^[1] but lived in the Phoenix metropolitan area in the mid-1990s. When he was six, his family moved back to California.^[2] Aplin attended Vanden High School in Fairfield, California. After graduating, the New York Yankees selected Aplin in the 33rd round of the 2009 MLB draft.^[3] He did not sign, and instead enrolled at Arizona State University in order to play college baseball for the Arizona State Sun Devils baseball team.^[2]

The Houston Astros selected Aplin in the fifth round, with the 159th overall selection, of the 2012 MLB draft.^[1][3] He signed quickly, and made his professional debut for the Tri-City ValleyCats of the Class A-Short Season New York–Pennsylvania League.^[4]

In 2013, Aplin played for the Lancaster JetHawks of the Class A-Advanced California League.^[1] Aplin began the 2014 season with the Corpus Christi Hooks of the Class AA Texas League.^[2] At the trade deadline, the Astros traded outfielder Austin Wates to the Miami Marlins, and promoted Aplin to the Class AAA Pacific Coast League to replace him.^[1] The Astros added him to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season.^[5]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Akeem Bostick

Akeem Bostick
Houston Astros
Pitcher
Born: May 4, 1995 Florence, South Carolina
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Akeem Maurice Bostick (born May 4, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros' organization.

Bostick attended West Florence High School in Florence, South Carolina. Bostick played for the school's baseball team, and was their ace pitcher. In his senior year, Bostick had a 9-0 win–loss record and a 0.68 earned run average (ERA) with 84 strikeouts in 51 innings pitched.^[6]

Bostick committed to attend Georgia Southern College, where he would play baseball and American football. The Texas Rangers selected Bostick in the second round of the 2013 MLB draft.^[7][8] He signed with the Rangers rather than attend college,^[9] reportedly receiving a $520,620 signing bonus. The Rangers assigned him to the Arizona Rangers of the Rookie-level Arizona League.^[10]

In 2014, Bostick pitched for the Hickory Crawdads of the Class A South Atlantic League. He had a 5.17 ERA. After the 2014 season, the Rangers traded Bostick to the Houston Astros for Carlos Corporán.^[11]

His cousin, Brandon Bostick, plays in the National Football League.^[12]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

J. D. Davis

J. D. Davis
Houston Astros
Third baseman
Born: April 27, 1993 Elk Grove, California
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Jonathan Gregory Davis (born April 27, 1993) is an American professional baseball third baseman in the Houston Astros organization.

Davis was drafted by the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft out of Elk Grove High School in Elk Grove, California.^[13] He did not sign and attended California State University, Fullerton, where he played from 2012 to 2014. Davis played first base and was also a pitcher. In his three years he hit, .307/.394/.461 with 14 home runs and 113 runs batted in (RBI) in 156 games. As a pitcher he had a 3.00 earned run average (ERA) and 11 saves.

After his junior season, Davis was drafted by the Houston Astros in the third round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft.^[14] He signed with the Astros and made his professional debut with the Tri-City ValleyCats.^[15][16] After hitting .293 with a .878 on-base plus slugging (OPS) in 30 games, he was promoted to the Quad Cities River Bandits.^[17][18]

• Career statistics and player information from The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
• Cal State Fullerton Titans

Alfredo González

Alfredo González
Houston Astros – No. 74
Catcher
Born: July 13, 1992 Santa Teresa del Tuy, Miranda, Venezuela
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Alfredo González (born July 13, 1992) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher in the Houston Astros organization.

González signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent in July 2008. The Astros added him to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season.^[5]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Jandel Gustave

Jandel Gustave
Houston Astros – No. 67
Pitcher
Born: October 12, 1992 Pimentel, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Jandel Francisco Gustave (born October 12, 1992) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros organization.

Gustave played for the Quad Cities River Bandits of the Class A Midwest League in 2014.^[19] After the season, the Boston Red Sox selected Gustave from the Astros in the 2014 Rule 5 draft, and traded him to the Kansas City Royals.^[20] During spring training in 2015, the Royals placed Gustave on waivers,^[21] and he was claimed by the San Diego Padres.^[22] The Padres then returned Gustave to the Astros before the start of the regular season.^[23] Gustave pitched for the Corpus Christi Hooks of the Class AA Texas League in 2015, and was named a postseason All-Star.^[24] The Astros added him to their 40-man roster after the season.^[5]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Teoscar Hernández

Teoscar Hernández
Houston Astros
Outfielder
Born: October 15, 1992 Cotuí, Sánchez Ramírez, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Teoscar Hernández (born October 15, 1992) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder in the Houston Astros organization.

Hernández signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent in February 2011.^[25] He made his professional debut that season for the Dominican Summer League Astros. Hernández played 2012 with the Gulf Coast Astros and Lexington Legends and 2013 with the Quad Cities River Bandits.^[26] He started 2014 with the Lancaster JetHawks and was promoted to the Corpus Christi Hooks during the season.^[27] He hit 21 home runs and batted .292 with a .897 on-base plus slugging (OPS).

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

James Hoyt

James Hoyt
Houston Astros – No. 65
Pitcher
Born: September 30, 1986 Boise, Idaho
Bats: Right Throws: Right

James Allen Hoyt (born September 30, 1986) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Houston Astros organization.

Hoyt played college baseball at Palomar College before transferring to the Centenary College of Louisiana. In 2011, he signed with the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League (NABL) after a tryout with the team.^[28] Hoyt spent 2012, pitching for three different teams in three different leagues. After the Scorpions folded, he went on to pitch for the Edinburg Roadrunners of the NABL. He then played for the Wichita Wingnuts of the American Association and the Olmecas de Tabasco of the Mexican League. While pitching for Tabasco, Hoyt impressed Atlanta Braves scouts and they signed him to a minor league deal.^[29][30]

Hoyt started his career in the Braves organization with the Lynchburg Hillcats. He was later promoted to the Double-A Mississippi Braves. Hoyt started 2014 back with Mississippi and in June he was promoted to the Triple-A Gwinnett Braves. On January 14, 2015, Hoyt along with Evan Gattis was traded to the Houston Astros for Rio Ruiz, Andrew Thurman and Michael Foltynewicz.^[31]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Jon Kemmer

Jon Kemmer
Houston Astros
Outfielder
Born: November 17, 1990 Shippenville, Pennsylvania
Bats: Left Throws: Left

Jon Kemmer (born November 17, 1990) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Houston Astros organization.

Kemmer played college baseball at Allegany College of Maryland in 2010 and 2011, Clarion University in 2012 and Brewton–Parker College in 2013. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 21st round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.^[32] He signed with the Astros and made his professional debut with the Tri-City ValleyCats. In 2014 he played for the Quad Cities River Bandits and Lancaster JetHawks.^[33] He played 2015 for the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks.^[34][35]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Tony Kemp

Tony Kemp
Houston Astros – No. 78
Second baseman / Outfielder
Born: October 31, 1991 Franklin, Tennessee
Bats: Left Throws: Right

Anthony Kemp (born October 31, 1991) is an American professional baseball second baseman and outfielder for the Houston Astros organization.

Kemp graduated from Centennial High School in Franklin, Tennessee.^[36] He attended Vanderbilt University, where he played college baseball for the Vanderbilt Commodores baseball team. He was named an All-American and the Southeastern Conference Baseball Player of the Year in 2013.^[37][38] The Astros selected Kemp in the fifth round of the 2013 MLB draft.^[39]

In 2015, Kemp began the season with the Corpus Christi Hooks of the Class AA Texas League.^[40] He received a midseason promotion to the Fresno Grizzlies of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League,^[41] and appeared in the 2015 All-Star Futures Game.^[42]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Francis Martes

Francis Martes
Houston Astros
Pitcher
Born: November 24, 1995 Cotui, Sanchez Ramirez, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Francis Euclides Suazo Martes (born November 24, 1995) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher in the Houston Astros organization.

Martes was signed by the Miami Marlins as an international free agent in November 2012. He made his professional debut in 2013 with the Dominican Summer League Marlins. On July 31, 2014, Martes along with Colin Moran and Jake Marisnick was traded from the Marlins to the Houston Astros for Jarred Cosart, Enrique Hernández and Austin Wates.^[43][44] Martes started 2015 with the Quad Cities River Bandits.^[45][46] He was later that season promoted to the Lancaster JetHawks and Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks.^[47]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Brendan McCurry

Brendan McCurry
Houston Astros – No. 70
Pitcher
Born: January 7, 1992 Stillwater, Oklahoma
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Brendan McCurry (born January 7, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Houston Astros organization.

McCurry played college baseball at Howard College and Oklahoma State University. McCurry was an infielder at Howard before transitioning into a pitcher at Oklahoma State.^[48] At Oklahoma State he set a school record with 27 career saves.^[49]

McCurry was drafted by the Oakland Athletics in the 22nd round of the 2014 Major League Baseball draft. During his first professional season, he spent time with the Arizona League Athletics, Beloit Snappers and Stockton Ports. He spent 2015 with Stockton and the Midland RockHounds.^[50][51]

On November 25, 2015, McCurry was traded from the Athletics to the Houston Astros for Jed Lowrie.

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Juan Minaya

Juan Minaya
Houston Astros – No. 62
Pitcher
Born: September 18, 1990 Maimón, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Juan Minaya (born September 18, 1990) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher in the Houston Astros organization.

Minaya signed with the Houston Astros as an international free agent in September 2008. The Astros added him to their 40-man roster after the 2015 season.^[5]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Joe Musgrove

Joe Musgrove
Houston Astros – No. 68
Pitcher
Born: December 4, 1992 El Cajon, California
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Joseph Anthony Musgrove (born December 4, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Houston Astros organization.

Musgrove was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the first round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft out of Grossmont High School in El Cajon, California.^[52] He made his professional debut that year with the Gulf Coast Blue Jays and also pitched in one game for the Bluefield Blue Jays. He started 2012 with Bluefield. On July 20, 2012, Musgrove was traded from the Blue Jays to the Houston Astros with Francisco Cordero, Ben Francisco, Asher Wojciechowski, David Rollins, and Carlos Pérez, in exchange for J. A. Happ, Brandon Lyon, and David Carpenter.^[53]

Musgrove started his Astros career with the Greeneville Astros. He spent 2013 with the Gulf Coast Astros and 2014 with the Tri-City ValleyCats.^[54][55] Musgrove started 2015 with the Quad Cities River Bandits and was promoted to the Lancaster JetHawks.^[56] The Astros added him to their 40-man roster after the season.^[5]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

David Paulino

David Paulino
Houston Astros – No. 71
Pitcher
Born: February 6, 1994 Nizao, Peravia, Dominican Republic
Bats: Right Throws: Right

David Confesor Paulino (born February 6, 1994) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher in the Houston Astros organization.

Paulino was signed by the Detroit Tigers as an international free agent in 2010. He made his professional debut in 2011 with the Dominican Summer League Tigers and spent 2012 and 2013 with the Gulf Coast Tigers. In 2013 he underwent Tommy John surgery which caused him to miss the 2014 season.^[57] On September 13, 2013, Paulino was acquired by the Houston Astros as a player to be named later in an earlier trade for José Veras.^[58] Paulino made his debut in the Astros organization in 2015 with the Tri-City ValleyCats and also played for the Quad Cities River Bandits and Lancaster JetHawks.^[47] The Astros added him to their 40-man roster after the season.^[5]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Roberto Peña

Roberto Peña
Houston Astros – No. 73
Catcher
Born: June 8, 1992 Caguas, Puerto Rico
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Roberto A. Peña (born June 8, 1992) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball player for the Houston Astros' organization.

Peña attended Eloisa Pascual High School in Caguas, Puerto Rico. The Astros selected him in the seventh round of the 2010 MLB draft.^[59] While playing for the Quad Cities River Bandits of the Class A Midwest League in 2013, Peña won a Gold Glove Award as the best defensive catcher in Minor League Baseball.^[60] The next year, he played for the Lancaster JetHawks of the Class A-Advanced California League, finishing the season with a .249 batting average.^[59]

Peña's father, Bert Peña, played in MLB.^[59]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Brady Rodgers

Brady Rodgers
Houston Astros – No. 61
Pitcher
Born: September 17, 1990 Richmond, Texas
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Brady Paul Rodgers (born September 17, 1990) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Houston Astros organization.

Rodgers was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 39th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft out of Lamar Consolidated High School in Rosenberg, Texas.^[61] He did not sign and played college baseball at Arizona State University. He ended his career with a 2.39 earned run average (ERA) which was the second lowest in school history behind Floyd Bannister.^[62] He was then drafted by the Houston Astros in the third round of the 2012 MLB draft.^[63][64] He made his professional debut with the Tri-City ValleyCats. He pitched most of 2013 with the Lancaster JetHawks but also made one start for the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks and Triple-A Oklahoma City RedHawks. Rodgers spent 2014 with Corpus Christi and made one start with Oklahoma City. In 2015 he played for the Triple-A Fresno Grizzlies.

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)
• Arizona State Sun Devils bio

Kyle Smith

Kyle Smith
Houston Astros
Pitcher
Born: September 10, 1992 Boynton Beach, Florida
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Kyle Thomas Smith (born September 10, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Houston Astros organization.

Smith was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the fourth round of the 2011 Major League Baseball draft out of Santaluces Community High School in Lantana, Florida.^[65][66] He made his professional debut in 2012 with the Idaho Falls Chukars and also played for the Kane County Cougars that season.^[67] Smith started 2013 with the Wilmington Blue Rocks. On July 31, 2013, he was traded to the Houston Astros for Justin Maxwell.^[68][69] The Astros assigned him to the Lancaster JetHawks to finish the season. Smith started 2014 back with Lancaster and was promoted to the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks in May.^[70] A 2014 Texas League All-Star, Smith underwent Tommy John surgery in April 2015.^[71]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Danry Vasquez

Danry Vasquez
Houston Astros
Outfielder
Born: January 8, 1994 Ocumare del Tuy, Miranda, Venezuela
Bats: Left Throws: Right

Danry Josue Vasquez Blanco (born January 8, 1994) is a Venezuelan professional baseball outfielder in the Houston Astros' organization.

In 2010, the Detroit Tigers signed Vasquez as an international free agent, giving him a $1.2 million signing bonus.^[72] Vasquez began the 2012 season with the West Michigan Whitecaps of the Class A Midwest League, but he struggled and was demoted to the Connecticut Tigers of the Class A-Short Season New York–Penn League.^[73]

After weighing 171 pounds (78 kg), Vasquez gained 12 pounds (5.4 kg) during the 2012–13 offseason. He began the 2013 season with West Michigan, where he had a .281 batting average with five home runs and 39 runs batted in.^[73] In July 2013, the Tigers traded Vasquez and a player to be named later (David Paulino) to the Houston Astros for José Veras.^[74][75] The Astros assigned Vasquez to the Quad Cities River Bandits of the Midwest League.^[76][77] In 2014, Vasquez played for the Lancaster JetHawks of the Class A-Advanced California League.^[78]

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference (Minors)

Full Triple-A to Rookie League rosters

Triple-A

Fresno Grizzlies roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 16 Edwar Cabrera 33 Kevin Chapman * 41 Jandel Gustave * 30 Mike Hauschild 58 James Hoyt 52 Jordan Jankowski 32 Lance McCullers, Jr. * # 45 Juan Minaya * 18 Brad Peacock * 23 Brady Rodgers 40 Tommy Shirley 44 César Valdez 29 Asher Wojciechowski *		Catchers 22 Tyler Heineman 12 Roberto Peña  9 Max Stassi * # Infielders 17 Matt Duffy *  4 Nolan Fontana *  5 Tony Kemp  7 Colin Moran 38 A. J. Reed 21 Jon Singleton *  8 Danny Worth Outfielders  2 Andrew Aplin * 25 Jon Kemmer 13 Eury Pérez		Manager 11 Tony DeFrancesco Coaches 55 Dyar Miller (pitching) 51 Ralph Dickenson (hitting) 60-day disabled list -- Tyson Perez 7-day disabled list * On Houston Astros 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated May 8, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Houston Astros minor league players

Double-A

Corpus Christi Hooks roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 31 Chris Cotton 25 Kent Emanuel 40 Michael Freeman 47 Edison Frias 19 Reymin Guduan 45 Brian Holmes 25 Francis Martes  9 Brendan McCurry 55 Albert Minnis 23 Joe Musgrove * 38 David Paulino * -- Gonzalo Sanudo 52 David Schmidt 51 Kyle Smith 18 Cy Sneed 14 Aaron West 35 Keegan Yuhl		Catchers 27 Alfredo González * 49 Evan Gattis * Infielders  2 Alex Bregman 26 J. D. Davis 12 Conrad Gregor 10 Mott Hyde  5 Jack Mayfield 29 Chase McDonald Outfielders 22 Derek Fisher 15 Teoscar Hernandez 11 Ronnie Mitchell 13 James Ramsay  7 Danry Vasquez		Manager 33 Rodney Linares Coaches -- Dave Borkowski (pitching) 16 Dan Radison (hitting) 7-day disabled list * On Houston Astros 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated May 8, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Houston Astros minor league players

Class A-Advanced

Lancaster JetHawks roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 41 Rogelio Armenteros 10 Akeem Bostick 33 Kevin Comer 15 Dean Deetz 38 Yeyfry Del Rosario 40 Brock Dykxhoorn 24 Riley Ferrell 21 Evan Grills 14 Angel Heredia 29 Elieser Hernandez 23 Joshua James 34 Eric Peterson -- Christian Powell -- Bryan Radziewski 26 Ryan Thompson 31 Trent Thornton 37 Andrew Walter 18 Scott Weathersby		Catchers 17 Jamie Ritchie  6 Garrett Stubbs Infielders  5 Jose Fernandez 25 Bryan Muniz 35 Luis Reynoso 30 Nick Tanielu 13 Kristian Trompiz 11 Marc Wik Outfielders  3 Bobby Boyd 20 Drew Ferguson  7 Alejandro Garcia  1 Ramon Laureano  2 Jason Martin		Manager 12 Ramon Vasquez Coaches 45 Mike Burns (pitching) 44 Darryl Robinson (hitting) 7-day disabled list * On Houston Astros 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated May 8, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Houston Astros minor league players

Class A

Quad Cities River Bandits roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 35 Albert Abreu 26 Rogelio Armenteros 30 Matt Bower 16 Ryan Deemes 41 Jacob Dorris 26 Justin Ferrell 22 Ralph Garza 45 Jose Hernandez 29 Sebastian Kessay 15 Kevin McCanna 28 Chris Murphy 21 Zac Person 38 Andrew Thome 36 Adam Whitt 17 Alex Winkelman		Catchers  9 Christian Correa 23 Anthony Hermelyn Infielders  2 Osvaldo Duarte  8 Connor Goedert 14 Brooks Marlow 27 Dexture McCall  6 Antonio Nunez 13 Bobby Wernes Outfielders 10 Daz Cameron  3 Aaron Mizell 31 Pat Porter  4 Johnny Sewald 19 Kyle Tucker		Manager 43 Omar Lopez Coaches 20 Chris Holt (pitching) 11 Joel Chimelis (hitting) 7-day disabled list * On Houston Astros 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated April 8, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Houston Astros minor league players

Short A

Tri-City ValleyCats roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 13 Austin Nicely  6 Luis Ramirez		Catchers 11 Richard Gonzalez 45 Kevin Martir Infielders 32 Keach Ballard 38 Kolbey Carpenter 10 Arturo Michelena Outfielders 16 Hector Roa		Manager 48 Lamarr Rodgers Coaches Drew French (pitching) Dillon Lawson (hitting) 7-day disabled list * On Houston Astros 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated April 8, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Houston Astros minor league players

Advanced Rookie

Greeneville Astros roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 45 Yhoan Acosta  8 Diogenes Almengo 15 Carlos Hiraldo 43 Dylan James 37 Salvador Montano 26 Makay Nelson 52 Hector Perez 47 Erasmo Pinales 23 Moreno Polanco 46 Cristhopher Santamaria 11 Ben Smith		Catchers 18 Gabriel Bracamonte Infielders 22 Randy Cesar 16 Justin Garcia Outfielders 38 Rodrigo Ayarza 21 Brauly Mejia 19 Luis Payano 12 Myles Straw		Manager -- Josh Bonifay Coaches 28 César Cedeño (hitting) -- Bill Murphy (pitching) 7-day disabled list * On Houston Astros 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated April 8, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Houston Astros minor league players

Rookie

Gulf Coast League Astros roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 61 Dariel Aquino  8 Junior Garcia 17 Jorge Guzman 45 Franklin Perez 18 Abdiel Saldana  9 Carlos Sanabria 10 Patrick Sandoval -- Carlos Sierra 12 Starlyn Taveras 19 Josue Uribe		Catchers 31 Ihan Bernal 21 Jake Bowey 39 Jorge Martinez 14 Brian Pena Infielders 44 Marcos Almonte 68 Connor MacDonald 23 Jonathan Matutue 43 Joan Mauricio 13 Miguelangel Sierra Outfielders 36 Bryan De La Cruz 29 Frankeny Fernandez 41 Nestor Muriel 30 Vicente Sanchez 27 Nestor Tejada		Manager  6 Marty Malloy Coaches -- Erick Abreu (pitching) -- Luis Mateo (hitting) 7-day disabled list * On Houston Astros 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated February 26, 2016 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Houston Astros minor league players

Foreign Rookie

Dominican Summer League Astros Orange roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 45 Bryan Abreu -- Luis Castro 48 Juan Cuevas -- Carlos Espinoza 51 Harlen Florencio 23 Diosward Gonzalez -- Juan Lopez 60 Ezequiel Madera 22 Javier Navas 46 Michael Richez 47 Cesar Rosado 16 Maikel Sepulveda 31 Angelo Serrano 29 Luis Vasquez		Catchers 27 Brandon Benavente -- Jose Carrillo -- Oliver Toribio 15 Randy Vasquez Infielders 21 Felix Lucas -- Fredy Medina 30 Nicolas Miranda -- Anardo Peralta 20 Anthony Rodriguez Outfielders -- Darlin Figueroa -- Jose Hernandez 33 Carlos Machado  9 Hector Martinez 56 Ronny Rafael		Manager 41 Neder Horta Coaches -- Carlos Gonzalez (pitching) -- Danny Ortega (assistant hitting) -- Melvi Ortega (outfield specialist) -- Rene Rojas (hitting) 7-day disabled list * On Houston Astros 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated April 10, 2015 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Houston Astros minor league players

Dominican Summer League Astros Blue roster
Players				Coaches/Other
Pitchers 16 Jorge Alcala -- Ricardo Castro 23 Robert Corniel -- Cristian Javier 56 Saul Martinez 35 Cristofer Melendez 31 Hansel Paulino 14 Gabriel Pirela -- Yoanys Quiala 39 Yonatan Quintin -- Jose Ramos  8 Leovanny Rodriguez 67 Jacques Sambo  5 Felipe Tejada 18 Luidin Toribio 47 Framber Valdez -- Gabriel Valdez		Catchers 41 Oscar Campos -- Carlos Canelon 28 Orlando Marquez Infielders 24 Wilson Amador 48 Reiny Beltre 21 Ronny Jimenez  9 Cristopher Luciano  4 Juan Pineda 12 Ozziel Sanchez-galan Outfielders 43 Jose Benjamin 29 Angel De Leon -- Juan Fuente 25 Jose Hernandez 15 Edgar Lorenzo 20 Andy Pineda -- Angel Tejada		Manager -- Charlie Romero Coaches -- Luis Mateo (hitting) -- Erick Abreu (pitching) 7-day disabled list * On Houston Astros 40-man roster # Rehab assignment ∞ Reserve list ‡ Restricted list † Temporary inactive list Roster updated July 16, 2015 Transactions → More MiLB rosters → Houston Astros minor league players

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