HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros have optioned infielder Brian Bixler to Triple-A Oklahoma City to make room on the roster for shortstop Jed Lowrie, who will be reinstated from the disabled list on Friday.
Lowrie began the season on the 15-day disabled list after spraining his right thumb March 28. He played two rehabilitation games for Oklahoma City this week, going 3 for 6 with three RBIs.
Lowrie, who will be Houston’s starting shortstop, joined the Astros in the offseason after a trade with the Boston Red Sox.
He hit .333 with two home runs and seven RBIs in 14 spring training games before his injury.
