The Astros didn't take long to tee off on Lumberton native Brandon Young, who had flirted with perfection against them last week.

Injuries: Yep, the O’s are rolling, but they still carry a lot of guys on IL. Rutschman and Westburg are added as Day-to-Day, Bradish is on the 60-Day IL, Bautista had surgery that will keep him out for a year and OF Cowser is off the IL: OF Tyler O’Neill (wrist); added Aug 6; Projected Return: late August/early September

Craig Kimbrel, 37, has been pitching on a minor-league deal with the Rangers in Triple-A. He could help fill void left by Josh Hader's injury.

The Houston Astros have signed veteran right-handed reliever Craig Kimbrel to a major-league contract, ESPN reports. MLB.com adds that Kimbrel will be joining the club on Friday during their four-game road series against the Orioles.

The Tigers hammered Houston for six runs in the first inning to set up a 7-2 victory and a series sweep of the AL West leaders.

Dillon Dingler had an RBI triple during a six-run first inning and the host Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a 7-2 victory on Wednesday afternoon.

Dillon Dingler had an RBI triple during a six-run first and the host Detroit Tigers completed a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a 7-2 victory on Wednesday afternoon.