HOUSTON (AP) -Catcher Humberto Quintero’s contract was purchased Monday by the Houston Astros after regular starter J.R. Towles was hit in the left hand by a pitch.
In a corresponding roster move, infielder David Newhan was designated for assignment.
Towles was struck by Kevin Gregg’s pitch in the eighth inning of Houston’s 5-1 victory on Sunday. Brad Ausmus replaced Towles for the rest of the game.
Team officials said after the game that Towles bruised a hand. X-rays Monday didn’t show a break.
The 28-year-old Quintero was sent down to Triple-A Round Rock on April 9. He batted .226 in 29 games last season. Newhan was called up from Round Rock on Saturday, after third baseman Ty Wigginton went on the 15-day disabled list with a thumb injury.
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