Matijevic has signed with the Dorados de Chihuahua of the Mexican Baseball League, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old got a cup of coffee with the Astros in 2022 before spending all of 2023 in the minors and eventually being removed from their 40-man roster and released. Matijevic has mostly played first base and corner outfield but has dabbled at third base and center field.

The Astros outrighted Matijevic to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Matijevic will remain in the organization after going unclaimed off waivers when Houston designated him for assignment prior to Opening Day. The 27-year-old reached the majors for the first time in 2022, hitting .209 with two home runs and five RBI across 71 plate appearances for the Astros.

Matijevic was designated for assignment by the Astros on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Matijevic failed to make the Opening Day roster and now he's off the 40-man roster, as well. He'll go through the waiver process.

Matijevic was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land by the Astros on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matijevic struggled to a .626 OPS in 40 plate appearances in the Grapefruit League this spring after batting just .209/.254/.328 over his first 71 major-league plate appearances last year. He'll serve as minor-league depth for Houston leading into the 2023 season.

Matijevic has gone 8-for-28 with a double and a home run during Cactus League action.

EDGE Analysis

Matijevic made his brief big-league debut in 2022, during which he hit .209/.254/.328 across 71 plate appearances. He's capable of playing both first base and outfield, which makes him a candidate to benefit from the potential absence of Michael Brantley (shoulder) to begin the campaign. Barring more injuries, Matijevic would be in line only for a reserve role.

Matijevic was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Aledmys Diaz (groin) getting activated, Matijevic was squeezed off the active roster. He hit .250 with zero home runs and six strikeouts in 12 at-bats during this latest cup of coffee with the big club.

Matijevic went 1-for-3 with an RBI on Saturday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Matijevic was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Aug. 29 and has started two of the team's four games since. He's been one of the beneficiaries of Yordan Alvarez's (hand) ongoing absence, and Matijevic came through with an RBI single in the fifth inning to account for Houston's only run of the game Saturday. Across 66 big-league plate appearances, Matijevic has maintained a .194/.242/.323 line, hampered by a 34.8 percent strikeout rate.

Matijevic was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Matijevic has bounced back and forth between the minors and the big club in August, as this is his second promotion in the last two weeks. He's batting .200 with two homers, four RBI and one stolen base over 27 games with Houston in 2022. Jake Meyers was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Matijevic was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Astros are bringing up David Hensley, who offers a bit more defensive utility than Matijevic. He only made it into one game during this latest four-day stint with the big club, going 1-for-2 with a run.

Matijevic was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Matijevic was sent down in early August but will rejoin the major-league club as outfield depth after Aledmys Diaz (groin) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Matijevic has slashed .189/.246/.340 with two homers, two doubles, six runs, four RBI and a steal over 26 big-league games this year. He isn't starting Wednesday against the White Sox but should be available off the bench.