The Houston Astros release SS Diory Hernandez
The Houston Astros have released 28-year old righty swinging shortstop Diory Hernandez. Hernandez played in 32 games in AAA-ball for the Astros this year and he was 7 for 44 (.159 avg, .399 OPS) with 5 runs scored, 0 homers, 2 RBIs and 1 stolen base. Hernandez has played in 75 games in parts of three years in the majors and he is 20 for 127 (.157 avg, .455 OPS) with 15 runs scored, 3 homers and 11 RBIs. This is no loss for the Astros.