Astros to activate Jason Michaels on Friday

The Houston Astros will activate outfielder Jason Michaels from the 15-day disabled list prior to Friday's game against the New York Mets.
Michaels has been on the DL since sustaining a left shoulder subluxation while diving for a ball in left field on April 24 at Milwaukee. He is batting just .111 (2-for-18) with two walks in 11 games this season.

The Astros also announced that pitcher Nelson Figueroa and infielder Joe Inglett have each cleared waivers and have been outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Both players have the right to elect free agency.

Figueroa compiled an 0-3 record with an 8.69 earned run average in eight games -- five starts -- for Houston this year, while Inglett hit .222 (6-for-27) in 20 games.



(sacbee.com)