Astros outright OF Jake Meyers, who elects free agency

The Houston Astros exercised their $13.35 million club option for third baseman Isaac Paredes for next season and outrighted outfielder Jake Meyers from the 40-man roster on Monday. Meyers elected free agency following the outright assignment, ending a multi-year tenure as Houston's primary center fielder. Paredes remains under contract after hitting .262 with 25 home runs and 94 RBIs across 155 games in 2026.

New general manager Randy Flores also announced several roster moves, including the acquisition of right-handed pitcher Evan Reifert from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash. Houston selected Reifert, right-hander Roddery Muñoz, and catcher César Salazar to the 40-man roster. Additionally, pitcher Tatsuya Imai opted into his $18 million contract for 2027, while the club declined a $5 million option on Ryan Weiss.