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Caratini's 2-run homer in 10th and Hader's 2-inning outing lift Astros over Guardians 10-9

Pinch-hitter Victor Caratini’s two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and Josh Hader’s first two-inning outing since 2019 lifted the Houston Astros over the Cleveland Guard...

MAY 1, 2024 • Associated Press

Fills in for resting Abreu Singleton will start at first base and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Despite posting a lowly .500 OPS in spring training, Singleton was able to secure a spot on Houston's Opening Day roster as a bench bat. Singleton will pick up his second start of the season Wednesday, spelling a resting Jose Abreu at first base.

APRIL 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could land on Opening Day roster Singleton is out of minor-league options and could have the first chance on the big-league roster as a result, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Singleton had a standout game in which he hit two home runs and drove in five on Aug. 11, but his 105-plate appearance sample in the majors last year was otherwise unproductive. He maintained just a .165/.267/.264 line, though his 0.57 BB/K and .194 BABIP suggest he may have deserved better results. Singleton's most direct competition for a spot on the roster is likely to be the recently acquired Trey Cabbage.

FEBRUARY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Secures spot on ALDS roster Singleton is on the Astros roster for the ALDS, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Singleton slashed .194/.301/.323 across 73 plate appearances with the Astros during the regular season and will continue to serve as Jose Abreu's primary backup at first base in the playoffs. Singleton is 6-for-22 with two homers and six RBI against lefties, so he could draw a few at-bats whenever Minnesota sends a southpaw to the mound.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Losing work to Diaz Singleton is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

Impact Since his big two-homer, five-RBI effort in a 11-3 win over the Angels on Aug. 11, Singleton has fallen into a 1-for-25 rut at the plate over his subsequent eight contests. Though Jose Abreu (back) remains on the injured list and without a clear timeline for a return, Singleton's ongoing slump may have cost him his role as the Astros' primary first baseman. Singleton will hit the bench for the second time in three games while the hot-hitting Yainer Diaz picks up another start at first base at his expense.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice Singleton went 1-for-3 with two walks and two runs scored Wednesday against the Marlins.

Impact Singleton has started every game since Aug. 10, when Jose Abreu (back) was placed on the injured list. He's struggled for the majority of that stretch, collecting only four hits in 25 at-bats. While Singleton has run into some bad luck -- he's struck out at only an 11.5 percent clip -- his playing time will almost certainly dry up as soon as Abreu can return, which is likely to occur Sunday.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Failed marijuana tests nearly ended Jon Singleton's career. Now the Astros slugger is asking what if

Slugger Jon Singleton is back in the majors for the first time since 2015 after his career was derailed by several failed tests for marijuana

AUGUST 15, 2023 • Associated Press

The Windup: The Astros' 'Next Big Thing' is back; Are baseball brawls becoming passé? This is a digital version of The Windup newsletter. Sign up here to receive this content directly in your inbox every morning. We’re Astros-...

AUGUST 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

'Great story' Jon Singleton goes for encore for Astros vs. Angels In terms of timing, Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton could not have picked a better night to produce in the manner that he did

AUGUST 12, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Parties like it's 2015 Singleton went 3-for-4 with two homers, five RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 11-3 win over the Angels.

Impact The two blasts marked Singleton's first big-league home runs in more than eight years. Singleton was called up on August 8 and he made his second consecutive start for the Astros in place of an injured Jose Abreu. Prior to a previous stint this year with the Brewers, Singleton hadn't played in the majors since October 2, 2015. It's a great story for the 31-year-old who will attempt to carve out a role over the final two months of the season.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

With José Abreu hurting, Jon Singleton shining, Astros reach a first-base crossroads Singleton's two home run day and Abreu's injury could finally force a long-brewing issue.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jon Singleton homers twice in Justin Verlander's 500th start to lead Astros over Angels Jon Singleton hit his first MLB home runs since 2015 and Justin Verlander got the win in his 500th career start as the Houston Astros beat t...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Blasts from the past: Jon Singleton resurfaces with first two home runs since 2015 to power Astros - The Boston Globe Singleton, who went deep both times off Angels starter Reid Detmers, had a troubled past in Houston but rejoined the Astros organization thi...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Jon Singleton hits 1st HR in 8 years, then does it again in Astros' rout Jon Singleton posted his first career multi-home run game while Justin Verlander won in his 500th career start as the Houston Astros wallope...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Singleton homers twice in Verlander's 500th start to lead Astros over Angels 11-3

Jon Singleton hit his first MLB home runs since 2015 and Justin Verlander got the win in his 500th career start as the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-3

AUGUST 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Chandler Rome: Jon Singleton's second-inning home run on... - The Athletic Jon Singleton's second-inning home run on Friday was his first in a major-league game since July 29, 2015. According to the Elias Sports Bur...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Astros' Jon Singleton hits his first homer since 2015, then makes it twice as nice in second at-bat

Houston Astros first baseman Jon Singleton hadn’t homered in the majors in eight years and 13 days entering Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Angels

AUGUST 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Jon Singleton slams his first big-league home run since 2015 as the Astros grab the lead from the Angels

AUGUST 12, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Selected to MLB roster The Astros selected Singleton's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Singleton had slashed .333/.446/.692 with 12 home runs and 28 RBI through 33 games this summer for Sugar Land. He is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Orioles and could struggle to carve out regular playing time, but the 31-year-old should be a useful bat off the bench. He last appeared in a major-league game for the Astros way back in 2015.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be recalled Tuesday Singleton is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact It has been eight years since Singleton last played for the Astros, but it appears he will get a chance to show what he can do at the top level for the first time since rejoining Houston in late June. Singleton appeared in 11 big-league games with the Brewers earlier this year but posted just a .326 OPS.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Singleton to be called up by Astros, after last playing in majors for Houston in 2015

Jon Singleton is being called up by the Houston Astros, returning to the team he last played for in 2015

AUGUST 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Jon Singleton signs minor league deal with Astros after release by Brewers

The Houston Astros have signed first baseman Jon Singleton to a minor league contract, three days after he was cut loose by the Milwaukee Brewers

JUNE 24, 2023 • Associated Press

Astros sign Jon Singleton to minor-league deal Re-signing Singleton represents a full-circle moment for the Astros, who once viewed him as a future cornerstone of their lineup.

JUNE 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chandler Rome: The Astros signed Jon Singleton to a... - The Athletic The Astros signed Jon Singleton to a minor-league deal on Saturday and sent him to Triple-A Sugar Land. Singleton spent most of his professi...

JUNE 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back with Astros Singleton signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Singleton's less than stellar .103/.188/.138 slash line through 11 games with Milwaukee prompted the Brewers to designated him for assignment June 17. Now, Singleton will rejoin the Astros -- the same team he debuted with in 2014 -- and provide organizational depth at first base. Barring injuries, Singleton's chances to return to the majors this season are low.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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