The Houston Astros designate Brandon Backe for assignment
The Astros have designated 31-year old righty Brandon Backe for assignment. Backe pitched in 5 games (1 start) this season for the Astros and he was 0-0 with a 10.38 ERA and a 2.08 WHIP. In parts of six seasons with the Astros, Backe has pitched in 108 games (79 starts) in which he is 30-28 with a 5.16 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP. With the state of the Astros’ pitching staff they must be really convinced that Backe can’t help them in order to get rid of him.
