The Twins acquired Bannon from the Mets on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old journeyman didn't earn a call-up to the Mets before the All-Star break, despite getting on base at a .392 clip while slugging 15 home runs and seven stolen bases across 342 plate appearances at Triple-A Syracuse. The banged-up Twins could have a greater need for a utility player like Bannon, though he'll most likely report to Triple-A St. Paul to begin his stint with a new organization.

Bannon signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Monday that includes an invitation to spring training.

EDGE Analysis

Bannon has seen brief action in the majors for three different teams over the last two seasons, going 2-for-20 at the plate. The 27-year-old spent virtually all of 2023 at Triple-A Sugar Land in the Astros organization, posting an .810 OPS with 18 homers and 12 steals over 95 games. Bannon plays second and third base and can handle shortstop in a pinch.

Bannon cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Bannon was designated for assignment by the Astros over the weekend but will remain in the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 27-year-old went 0-for-6 with three strikeouts in the big leagues this season but has a .779 OPS with 15 home runs in 81 games at Triple-A.

Bannon was designated for assignment by the Astros on Sunday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bannon has appeared in two games for the Astros this season but has spent most of the campaign at Triple-A Sugar Land, where he has a .779 OPS in 81 games. The 27-year-old could remain with the affiliate if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

Bannon (finger) is slashing .256/.375/.385 across 11 games since being reinstated from Triple-A Sugar Land's 7-day injured list June 20.

EDGE Analysis

Bannon had been on the shelf for just under two months due to a fractured right index finger. The 27-year-old utility man has logged 151 plate appearances overall at Sugar Land this season, batting .252 with six home runs and four stolen bases.

The Astros announced Sunday that Bannon has been shut down at Triple-A Sugar Land due to a right index finger fracture, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bannon likely suffered the injury during his most recent appearance for Sugar Land on Friday. Since being optioned to Triple-A on May 8, the utility player was slashing .304/.365/.630 with four home runs and 13 RBI in 13 games.

Bannon was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land by the Astros on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Bannon was sent down to make room for Chas McCormick with McCormick coming off the injured list for Monday's game against the Angels. Bannon will likely be up and down throughout the 2023 season as a depth option.

Bannon is starting at designated hitter and batting eighth Friday versus the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Bannon will make his Astros debut after being called up from Triple-A Sugar Land on April 18. The 27-year-old was batting an underwhelming .190 with Sugar Land, producing one homer, seven RBI, four runs and a stolen base over 42 at-bats. With Yordan Alvarez (neck) unavailable Friday, Bannon will look to make a splash in his rare big-league opportunity.

Bannon was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bannon appeared in four games at the major-league level last season, going just 2-for-14 at the plate in that time. He's fared a bit better in Triple-A, slashing .242/.361/.406 over 462 plate appearances since 2022. He will replace Chas McCormick (back) on the Astros' roster, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday.

Bannon was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land by the Astros on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bannon was battling for a spot on the Astros bench in spring training, but the 26-year-old will begin the season with the Space Cowboys instead. Bannon has a shot to be up with Houston this summer as a bench option, but is unlikely to be a regular with the club in 2023 or beyond.