Well, the waiver claims expired 18 minutes ago, and what will happen with LaHawk? Smiley Rosenthal weighs in:
The Astros, however, will be inclined to pull him back, sources say.
Hawkins, 36, has a 2.03 ERA in 48 2/3 innings and a .645 opponents' OPS. The Astros want to re-sign him, knowing they could lose closer Jose Valverde as a free agent, weakening their bullpen.
Hawkins, too, is a potential free agent. He has enjoyed his time in Houston and is open to returning, according to a source with knowledge of his thinking.
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