| Sat Jun 18 2011 | 10:51 | Sergio Escalona pitching well for 'Stros | ||||
Sergio Escalona has posted a 1.59 ERA and 0.97 WHIP while holding left-handed hitters to just two singles over 21 at-bats since being promoted in early May. | ||||||
"He's getting outs," Astros manager Brad Mills said. "But it's how he's getting those outs. He's been able to throw strikes with both his fastball and his breaking ball. He's been able to keep those lefthanded hitters off-balance, so he's getting them out." The left-hander was acquired from the Phillies over the offseason in a deal Philly surely wishes they could take back with Escalona thriving and J.C. Romero getting designated for assignment. | ||||||
| Source: Houston Chronicle | ||||||
| Mon May 9 2011 | 23:35 | Astros recall LHP Escalona from Triple-A | ||||
Astros recalled LHP Sergio Escalona from Triple-A Oklahoma City. | ||||||
He'll replace Nelson Figueroa on the active roster. Escalona, who was acquired from the Phillies in January, has a 3.38 ERA and 16/5 K/BB ratio over 16 innings with the RedHawks this season. The 26-year-old southpaw will contribute out of the bullpen. | ||||||
| Source: Rotoworld.com | ||||||
| Mon Jan 10 2011 | 12:46 | Astros acquire lefty Escalona from Phillies | ||||
Astros acquired LHP Sergio Escalona from the Phillies for 2B Albert Cartwright. | ||||||
Escalona was designated for assignment by the Phils this weekend so that they could clear a roster spot for the re-signing of J.C. Romero. The 26-year-old Escalona had a 3.81 ERA and 1.25 WHIP at Double-A Reading last year and could climb his way to Houston this season with a little luck. | ||||||
| Sat Jan 8 2011 | 15:02 | Phillie's Escalona designated for assignment | ||||
Phillies designated LHP Sergio Escalona was designated for assignment. | ||||||
He was cleared to make room for the re-signed J.C. Romero on the 40-man roster. The 26-year old saw his only major league action in 2009, posting a 4.61 ERA over 13 2/3 innings scattered through 14 appearances. | ||||||