HOUSTON, TX - The Astros have sent seven pitchers to minor league camp, General Manager James Click announced today. There are now 52 players remaining in Major League camp (24 pitchers, 28 position players).
Officially, LHP Kent Emanuel, RHP Cristian Javier and LHP Cionel Perez were optioned, while RHP Dean Deetz, RHP Riley Ferrell, LHP Ryan Hartman and RHP Brendan McCurry were reassigned.
The report date for minor league pitchers and catchers is Sunday, March 8 (March 12 for position players).