Steve Cishek Joining Astros
4 years agoThe Houston Astros signed free-agent relief pitcher Steve Cishek to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Tuesday. The veteran right-hander has a 2.78 ERA in 594 career relief appearances with a .214 average against and 132 saves in 10-plus major league seasons. He's held right-handed hitters to a .204 average and has had an ERA of 2.81 or lower in seven of his 10 full seasons. Cishek made 20 appearances with the White Sox last season and had a 5.40 ERA with 21 strikeouts in 20 innings pitched. The 34-year-old right-hander had a 2.55 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 9.0 K/9 in his two seasons with the Cubs prior to that, including 11 saves. Ryan Pressly appears to be Houston's most likely closer in 2021, but Cishek could be in the mix for high-leverage setup situations alongside Pedro Baez and Blake Taylor if he makes the team out of spring training.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Chandler Rome
Source: Houston Chronicle - Chandler Rome