Astros trade L.J. Hoes to Orioles
Rick Osentoski / Reuters
The Baltimore Orioles have acquired outfielder L.J. Hoes from the Houston Astros for cash considerations.
The 25-year-old returns to the team that originally drafted him in 2008.
"We are glad to have L.J. Hoes back with (the) Os," general manager Dan Duquette told reporters. "He is a versatile and dependable outfielder with very good on-base capability."
Hoes was designated for assignment on Nov. 20 after appearing in eight games for the Astros in 2015, hitting .267/.313/.267.
He owns a career hitting line of .237/.289/.328 with four home runs and 22 RBIs.
In a corresponding move, the Orioles designated infielder Andy Wilkins for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.