Michael Feliz, Ronald Torreyes among four cut from Astros spring training

The Astros sent four more players to minor league camp on Monday. Pitchers Michael Feliz and Vincent Velasquez and infielder Ronald Torreyes were all optioned to the minors while right-hander Brady Rodgers was reassigned to minor league camp.

Feliz, Velasquez and Torreyes are all on the 40-man roster.

RHP M. Feliz, IF R. Torreyes, RHP V. Velasquez optioned to minor league camp, RHP B. Rodgers reassigned to minor league camp.

— Houston Astros (@astros) March 16, 2015

Following these moves announced by GM Jeff Luhnow today, the #Astros Spring Training roster is now at 53 players.

— Houston Astros (@astros) March 16, 2015

Rodgers, 24, appeared in three games, his first appearances in big league spring training. Rodgers allowed six hits and six runs in 3 1/3 innings, striking out one and walking three.

Velasquez, 22, did not appear in a game this spring after suffering a lat injury. The oft-injured right-hander was put on the 40-man roster for the first time this winter.

Feliz, 21, threw in two games for the Astros. In three shutout innings, the right-hander struck out three while allowing one hit and one walk.

Torreyes, 22, appeared in six games during the spring. The utility man went 0-for-8 at the plate with two strikeouts, one walk and one RBI. Torreyes was a surprise addition to the 40-man roster last winter and could be in Houston's plans as a backup infielder if injuries strike.

With the moves, Houston's spring roster stands at 53.