Astros re-sign ex-Cubs, Royals .715 OPS outfielder

The Houston Astros made a significant adjustment to their front office on Monday. The AL West club and general manager Dana Brown mutually agreed to part ways. However, the Astros are still making roster moves amid the transition period. According to The Athletic's Chandler Rome, outfielder Nelson Velazquez has re-signed with Houston. "The Astros signed Nelson Velázquez to a major-league deal and optioned Ray Delgado to make room on the 26-man roster," Rome wrote on X. Velázquez went unclaimed on waivers after three previous appearances with the Astros. The 27-year-old went hitless in five trips to the plate but did drive in a run. MORE: Dodgers and Mets predicted to be only teams active in Tarik Skubal’s free agent marketBefore joining the Astros, Velazquez appeared in 34 games with the S