Houston Astros Release Goodrum

The Houston Astros announced their partnership with utility man Nico Goodram.

Nico Goodram, a veteran utility man who played 15 games for

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the Houston Astros this season was named for the assignment.

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Goodram, 30, who was signed by James Click for a year

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and $2.1 million last season, hit just .116 in 43 at-bats for the Astros.

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His greatest skill is his versatility – he has played every position

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Goodrem's DFA isn't much of a surprise, he hasn't played for Houston since mid-May.

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He was dropped from the roster along with Peter Solomon

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to make room for the prospects of Hunter Brown and Yener Diaz.

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