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Houston Astros Cut World Series Champion After 10 Years With Organization

The Houston Astros reportedly cut a World Series champion from their roster after he spent 10 years with the organization.

By Jackson Kruse · Heavy

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 7:29 PM

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The Houston Astros are designating outfielder Jake Meyers for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot.
Meyers spent nearly 10 years with the Astros organization after being drafted in the 13th round in 2017.
The 30-year-old won the 2022 World Series with Houston and has appeared in 522 career major league games.

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The Houston Astros are designating center fielder Jake Meyers for assignment after a decade with the organization, according to reporter Ari Alexander. The procedural move will clear a 40-man roster spot as the 30-year-old outfielder is due to come off the 60-day injured list.

Meyers was limited to 57 games in 2026 due to oblique, back, and knee injuries, batting .213 with three home runs. Originally drafted by Houston in 2017, he debuted in 2021 and was a member of the team's 2022 World Series championship squad.

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