Astros take Fields, Freiman
The Astros added a pair of players Thursday they believe can help them next season when they selected right-handed pitcher Josh Fields with the first overall pick in the Rule 5 Draft and first baseman...
View ArticleAusmus chimes in on Freiman
Long-time Astros catcher Brad Ausmus had good things to say about Nate Freiman, the slugging first baseman the Astros drafted off the Padres roster with the No. 1 pick of the second round in Thursday’s...
View ArticleAstros close to deciding on Freiman, Fields
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said the team has gathered enough information to make a decision whether it wants to keep Rule 5 picks Nate Freiman, a first baseman, and Josh Fields, a relief...
View ArticleAstros lose Freiman in waiver claim by Oakland
Nate Freiman, who was trying to make the club as a Rule 5 pick, was claimed on waivers Saturday afternoon by the Oakland A’s. He must stay on their 25-man roster all season or be offered back to the...
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