The Houston Astros' pitching depth has gotten a bit thinner after one of their relievers was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics.
On Sept. 1, there will be changes to teams around the league as Sunday marks the first day that rosters expand from 26 to 28 men during what is deemed the September call up period.
But, Houston's pitching depth was impacted by their decision to designate reliever Janson Junk for assignment. He was claimed off waivers by the The Astros brought in the right-hander back on Aug. 2 when they claimed him off waivers themselves, but he never appeared in a Major League contest for them.
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