Astros’ DFA decision sends outfielder to free agency

The Houston Astros have designated outfielder Jake Meyers for assignment, removing him from their 40-man roster , the team announced Monday. The move ends Meyers’ six-year run with the organization, with the 30-year-old expected to elect free agency after a disappointing 2026 campaign in which injuries and offensive woes limited his playing time. Meyers appeared in just 57 games during the 2026 regular season, finishing with a .213/.268/.326 slash line with three home runs, 11 RBIs and a 67 wRC+. His season was disrupted by a Grade 2 right oblique strain that kept him out for more than a month.