But two sources said the Astros will need to be overwhelmed in order to move him, citing the team’s hope that he could be a foundation for future rotations.

"I don't like the Cubs," Votto said. "And I'm not going to pat anybody with a Cubs uniform on the back. But because he made that really cool play, it turned out to be a really cool experience. I'm really glad we got the win today."

#Rangers' deal for Lee confirmed. #Mariners sending cash in deal. #MLB

Blum placed on DL and will likely have elbow cleaned out this week arthroscopically. Bourgeois recalled and will be here today.

heard #astros telling teams are willing to pay a bit of oswalt's contract, depending on what they get back in return.

Roster move: Astros option Jason Bourgeois to Triple-A. Geoff Blum is having his right elbow examined in SD. No word on the results.

Angel Sanchez will be in the starting lineup for #Astros tonight. -Z

Fulchino to DL with right elbow tendinitis...Daigle called up from Round Rock, will be here tomorrow.

Matsui released. Oswaldo Navarro called up from AAA per Fox Sports post game show.

For a team with two 8 game losing streaks, we have a pretty awesome record.