Fansided · Aug 28, 2019
Astros calling up top prospect Kyle Tucker next week
The Astros will call up their top prospect next week.
At long last, the wait is nearly over. The Astros will call up top prospect Kyle Tucker next week, GM Jeff Luhnow told SportsTalk 790. He is expected to join the team in time for Monday’s game against the Brewers in Milwaukee.
It was a foregone conclusion that Tucker would join the Astros when rosters expand in September, but the timing is interesting nonetheless. Calling him up on Sept. 2 means he will not be with the Round Rock Express for the minor league playoffs. The Express currently have a three-game division lead and thus are in a position to advance to the postseason.