Astros Add Nori Aoki via Waivers From Mariners

The Houston Astros have a new outfielder in Nori Aoki.

Jeff Luhnow did not wait to long after the World Series to make his first move. Nori Aoki joins the Houston Astros via waivers from the Mariners. While this may not be the splash you were expecting, this does fill a hole on the roster. With Carlos Gomez’s release and Colby Rasmus impending free agency, they needed outfielders.

Aoki has been a relatively consistent .280 ish hitter over his career. He has played left field mostly throughout his career, but has played all three at some point. Let’s say the Astros don’t make any more additions to the current roster. Aoki would be fighting Jake Marisnick, Teoscar Hernandez, and others for the…