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Houston Astros Sign Veteran Catcher to Bolster Depth Options

The Houston Astros have signed a veteran catcher to a minor league deal to help bolster their depth at the position.

Kade Kistner

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The Houston Astros have made a shrewd move down the stretch as they have signed a veteran catcher to a minor league deal.

On Monday, the Astros signed Andrew Knapp and will report to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Knapp has played at the MLB level in six different seasons, five with the Philadelphia Phillies as their backup catcher.

During his time with the Phillies, Knapp slashed .214/.314/.322 and played solid defense behind the plate. However, since his time in Philadelphia he has bounced between the San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates and the Seattle Mariners. 

The backstop was recently released from the Detroit Tigers last week where he spent 70 games with their Toledo affiliate. He slashed .253/.337/.397 in that span. 

At 31 years old, Knapp has plenty of experience that can help a team down the stretch if needed. Competent backstops are a premium and if the current situation for the Astros deteriorates, then Knapp is a great play in the back pocket.  

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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