The Astros have designated left-hander Michael Gage for assignment, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. This move opens up a roster spot for left-hander Jeffrey Springs, whose signing has now been officially announced by the club.
Gage, 31 next month, has been on Houston's roster just under a year, having been claimed off waivers from the Blue Jays in February of 2023. He spent the year as frequently-optioned bullpen depth, making five appearances in the majors with a 2.70 earned run average. His 34 Triple-A appearances didn't go as well, as he posted a 4.58 ERA in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League. He struck out 23.4% of batters at that level but also walked 12%.
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