AL West: Astros active Gattis

The Astros have activated their catcher Evan Gattis from the 7-day concussion disabled list.

Gattis was placed on concussion watch after Corey Dickerson’s swing went a little rouge and knocked the catcher in the mask. The 31-year old is slashing .278/.330/.490 thus far this season with 11 home runs and 45 RBIs.

Max Stassi, fellow Houston catcher, has conveniently been placed on the 10-day disabled list for inflammation in his left hand (and also to clear a roster spot for Gattis without hitting waivers) (just saying).

Here’s what else is happening across the American League West:

• The Mariners have designated Leonys Martín for assignment. Now 29 other teams have the change to take a risk on his speed and $4.85M contract.
• Texas Rangers new stadium will be called, “Globe Life Field”, so let that sink in for a moment.
• The Athletics have traded Rajai Davis to Red Sox for Rafael Rincones.
• With their Strike Out Slavery initiative, Deidre and Albert Pujols are using MLB to fight human trafficking.
• Tony Zych has sustained a flexor bundle strain and was sent to 10-day disabled list.
• The Rangers are changing their pitching development approach.
• The Astros are shuffling around the roles of their front office.
• Oakland has sent Paul Blackburn to the 10-day disabled list.