The Houston Astros announced Monday afternoon that they have claimed left-handed reliever Matt Gage off waivers from Toronto.
Gage, 30, made 11 appearances for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2022, pitching to a 1.38 ERA in 13 innings with 12 strikeouts.
The Blue Jays designated Gage for assignment after agreeing to sign Chad Green to a multi-year contract.
Originally drafted by the San Francisco Giants in 2014, Gage signed as a free agent with the Blue Jays prior to the 2022 season and — in addition to his time with the big-league club — threw 42.1 innings in Triple-A with the Buffalo Bisons, finishing with a 2.34 ERA and 46 strikeouts.
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