Astros Crawfish Boil - November 21, 2020

By Spencer Morris Nov 21, 2020, 12:37pm CST

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The Astros added five to their 40 man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 draft, including potential 2021 contributors Forrest Whitley and Tyler Ivey

Hurler Rogelio Armenteros, recently placed on waivers, was claimed by the Diamondbacks

The Reds acquired farmhand Brandon Bailey in exchange for cash considerations, putting a bow on the unsuccessful Ramon Laureano trade

The Chronicle takes a look at the Skeeters’ history as they prepare for their first season as an affiliated club

Former Astros utilityman “SuperJack” Mayfield is headed to Atlanta via waivers

Fredy Medina was sent to Cincinnati to complete the Brooks Raley trade. Raley’s option was recently exercised for 2021.

Around the League

The Nationals are kicking the tires on a Kris Bryant trade

A look into the legend of the great slugger Jon Dowd

MLB Pipeline details the youngest player on each team’s top 30 list. Such players often go on to very successful futures.

A look at what Theo Epstein is leaving behind in Chicago

The tragic Martin family case has been resolved

Now former Rays, Padres slugger Hunter Renfroe was placed on waivers on Friday