HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Astros have acquired minor league outfielder Oliver Carrillo from the San Diego Padres in exchange for international bonus pool money. The announcement was made by Astros General Manager Dana Brown. Carrillo will report to Astros minor league camp.
Carrillo, 22, has played the last two seasons on the Padres Dominican League teams, appearing in 91 games, while hitting .315 (85x270) with 20 homers, 75 RBI, a .505 OBP and a 1.116 OPS. He had a huge season in 2023, hitting .303 (44x145) with 11 homers and a .542 OBP in 53 games in the DSL. Carrillo, a native of Mazatlán, Mexico, was originally signed by the Padres as an international free agent on Dec. 14, 2021.
Astros minor league camp opens on Feb. 28 with pitchers and catchers. Their first full-squad workout is scheduled for March 5.
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