Juan Abreu RP FA Tue 8/7/12 6:00 PM
Juan Abreu
RP FA
Astros designated RHP Juan Abreu for assignment.
The move clears a 40-man roster spot for the arrival of outfielder Brandon Barnes. Abreu, 27, has a 7.09 ERA and 1.75 WHIP in 45 2/3 innings this season at Triple-A.