Gregorio Petit rewarded with trip back to major leagues
After nurturing Kike Hernandez and several young prospects at Class AAA Oklahoma City all season, infielder Gregorio Petit earned his own call to the majors and joined the Astros on Friday to provide...
View ArticleGonzalez hoping day of rest is enough for sore hamstring
Shortstop Marwin Gonzalez was back in the starting lineup after sitting out Friday to rest the tender right hamstring that has hampered him for more than a week. “I hope the day off Friday helped me...
View ArticleMissed sign doesn’t end up costing Petit, Astros
Astros shortstop Gregorio Petit got away with a missed sign Thursday night when he hit a dribbler to third for an RBI groundout to give the Astros a 5-4 lead in the eventual 6-5 loss over the Blue...
View ArticleGregorio Petit’s first major league homer lifts Astros past Blue Jays
Box score Astros shortstop Gregorio Petit has so little service time that he’s still considered a rookie despite two previous cameos in the majors and a five-year wait between big league appearances...
View ArticleAstros report: Villar, Santana, Petit playing in winter ball
Four Astros players who were in the majors this season are playing winter ball: shortstop Jonathan Villar, outfielder Domingo Santana, shortstop Gregorio Petit and righty David Martinez. Villar and...
View ArticleAstros drop Gregorio Petit from 40-man roster; 10 days to make a move
The Astros have designated infielder Gregorio Petit for assignment to make room on their 40-man roster for newly signed shortstop Jed Lowrie. The Astros have 10 days to make a move with Petit, be it...
View ArticleGregorio Petit gives Astros win over Tigers in 10th
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – Infielder Gregorio Petit hit a walk-off single through the right side of the infield to give the Astros a 4-3 victory in the 10th inning Thursday at Osceola County Stadium. The Astros...
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