César Salazar - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Receives outright assignment Salazar cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Salazar was designated for assignment Wednesday, but the 30-year-old catcher will remain within the Astros' organization. He'll be Houston's top minor-league catcher, and could be called upon if Yainer Diaz or Christian Vazquez sustains an injury.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Astros designated Salazar for assignment Wednesday.

Impact The Astros chose to roster Christian Vazquez over Salazar as their backup catcher. Teams are often on the lookout for catching depth, so it's possible Salazar draws interest on waivers.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Fails to make Opening Day roster Salazar did not make the Astros' Opening Day roster, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact He's out of minor-league options, so Salazar will have to be exposed to waivers first if the Astros intend to send him to Triple-A Sugar Land. The 30-year-old has seen spot duty with Houston the past three years, slashing .232/.318/.268in 67 plate appearances.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

What’s Next: Tigers Make Splash With Framber Valdez As Tarik Skubal Decision Looms

By signing Framber Valdez, the Tigers have one of MLB's best pitching duos as long as Tarik Skubal remains in Detroit.

FEBRUARY 5 • FOX SPORTS

What’s Next: Tigers Make Splash With Framber Valdez As Tarik Skubal Decision Looms

Tigers and pitcher Framber Valdez agree to $115 million, 3-year deal, AP source says

Free agent pitcher Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $115 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Top 30 MLB Free Agents, Ranked: Fits For Tucker, Schwarber, Other Top Stars

These players will command some big paydays. Ranking MLB's top 30 free agents and which teams could be the best fits.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Top 30 MLB Free Agents, Ranked: Fits For Tucker, Schwarber, Other Top Stars

Astros place Lance McCullers Jr. on IL, recall Colton Gordon and promote Zach Cole

The Astros placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day IL with soreness in his pitching hand

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent back to Triple-A Houston optioned Salazar to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact With Yainer Diaz and Victor Caratini at full health, Salazar is expendable. He'll lose his spot on the active roster in order for Zach Cole to have his contract selected. Salazar is 3-for-13 (.231) with a 2:2 BB:K in 11 big-league games this season.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Burger and Jung get to Valdez as Rangers beat Astros 4-2 to keep pace in AL wild card

Jake Burger followed Josh Jung’s tiebreaking double with a two-run homer off Framber Valdez in the sixth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 4-2 to keep pace in t...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros' Framber Valdez focuses on keeping cool in 1st start since pitch that hit catcher

Framber Valdez has denied intentionally hitting his catcher in the chest with a pitch almost immediately after giving up a grand slam in a loss to the New York Yankees last week

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

"Classless" - Jim Palmer sides with public sentiment, criticizes Framber Valdez's controversial behavior towards Astros catcher Cesar Salazar Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez and catcher Cesar Salazar were involved in a controversial incident on Wednesday during the A...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Framber Valdez, Cesar Salazar Speak out After Controversial Pitch During Astros-Yankees On Tuesday, Sept.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Last Night in Baseball: Shohei Ohtani Welcomed Rookie With His Hardest-Hit Homer

Shohei Ohtani hit his hardest homer ever, benches clear in Colorado, Junior Caminero makes youthful history and more from Tuesday's MLB acti...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Shohei Ohtani Welcomed Rookie With His Hardest-Hit Homer

"100% intentional" - MLB fans accuse Framber Valdez of purposefully firing pitch at Cesar Salazar in Astros meltdown Fans are trying to interpret Houston Astros catcher Cesar Salazar's reaction after being crossed up by starting pitcher Framber Valdez, mome...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Framber Valdez apologizes to César Salazar after hitting him with a pitch

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada has met with left-handed starter Framber Valdez and catcher César Salazar, who was hit in the chest with a pitch by his teammate during Tuesday’s...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Christian Walker homers twice to lead Astros over Rockies 4-3

Christian Walker homered twice, capped by a tiebreaking solo shot in the eighth inning to lift the Houston Astros to a 4-3 win over the Colorado Rockies

AUGUST 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Houston Astros place catcher Victor Caratini on the concussion injured list

The Houston Astros have placed catcher Victor Caratini on the concussion injured list, putting the AL West leaders in a bind behind the plate

AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros call up catcher before series finale vs. Mariners | Sporting News While the Houston Astros look to bounce back from a series-opening loss to the Colorado Rockies, they called up catcher Cesar Salazar from t...

AUGUST 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Recalled from Sugar Land The Astros recalled Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The Astros have not yet announced a corresponding roster move. Salazar was up with the big club briefly earlier this season, going 1-for-7 at the dish.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A The Astros optioned Salazar to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Salazar has been up with the Astros as a third catcher since early May, though he's played in just eight games and gone 1-for-7 during his two-plus months in the majors. The 29-year-old is likely to stick with Sugar Land as long as Yainer Diaz and Victor Caratini stay healthy.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros place 3rd baseman Paredes on 10-day IL with right hamstring strain

Houston Astros third baseman Isaac Paredes has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Junior Caminero's 6 RBIs power Rays past Astros, ending Houston's 4-game win streak

Junior Caminero homered and drove in a career-high six RBIs to lead the Tampa Bay Rays to a 13-3 win over the Houston Astros

MAY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros' Yordan Alvarez placed on IL with right hand inflammation

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is going on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right hand

MAY 5, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Astros' Yordan Alvarez placed on IL with right hand inflammation

Set for recall The Astros will recall Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Monday's game in Milwaukee, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's not yet clear what the corresponding move for Salazar will be. The 29-year-old has hit only .197/.305/.310 in his first 21 games this season with Sugar Land.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Salazar was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Yainer Diaz and Victor Caratini are locked in as Houston's top catchers, so it's no surprise Salazar will be opening the campaign at Triple-A. The 29-year-old had a .787 OPS in 12 games with the Astros last season and had a near-identical .788 mark in 78 contests for Sugar Land.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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