Astros recall 3B Trey Cabbage, option SS Pedro Leon

Field Level Media|published: Mon 19th August, 16:12 2024

Jul 10, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros right fielder Trey Cabbage (38) hits an RBI double during the sixth inning against the Miami Marlins at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The Houston Astros recalled third baseman Trey Cabbage from Triple-A Sugar Land and optioned shortstop Pedro Leon back to Triple-A.

Cabbage, 27, played in 43 games for the Astros earlier this season, batting .217 with one home run and eight RBIs. He last played a game in the major leagues on Aug. 5.

Leon, 26, made his major league debut Aug. 3. He batted .100 (2-for-20) with two steals in seven games for the Astros.

The Astros open a three-game home series against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. They enter in first place in the American League West with a four-game lead on the Seattle Mariners.

--Field Level Media