Kuhnel was designated for assignment by the Astros on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move was completed in order for Houston to free up a spot on the 40-man roster for waiver claim Declan Cronin. Kuhnel, who turns 29 next month, has posted an unsightly 6.02 ERA and 71:24 K:BB over 83.2 innings during parts of four major-league seasons.