HOUSTON -- Myles Straw had a stressful night at the plate on Friday, going 0-for-5 for Triple-A Fresno. The emotion quickly turned into excitement when the speedy outfielder was told after the game that he was joining the Astros. On Saturday the club selected the 24-year-old to the Major League roster.
"World Series champs, and they're looking to repeat," said Straw, who has 70 stolen bases this season between Double-A and Triple-A. "I'm ready to get out there, whether it's steal a base, play defense, whatever the case may be."
It's Straw's baserunning potential that got him called up to the Major Leagues for the first time prior to Houston's game at Minute Maid Park against Arizona.