Houston has acquired outfielder Rhylan Thomas through waivers after he was released by the Seattle Mariners, the Astros announced.
To make room on the roster, Houston moved right-handed pitcher Hunter Bown from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL.
The 26-year-old Thomas began his professional career when the New York Mets selected him in the 11th round of the 2022 MLB Draft. Seattle acquired him in 2024 through a trade that sent veteran right-handed pitcher Ryne Stanek to New York.
Thomas made his major league debut this season with Seattle, playing in three games where he collected one hit in eight at-bats, including a double, and drove in two runs while drawing one walk.
At the Triple-A level this year with Tacoma, Thomas has compiled a .260 batting average with a .313 on-base percentage and .328 slugging percentage over 31 games. During that stint, he has hit two home runs, driven in nine runs, and stolen six bases.
