The Astros released relief pitcher Erik Stiller yesterday. Stiller posted a 4.81 ERA/1.19 WHIP in 24.1IP, with 24H/13ER, 17K:5BB in 15 appearances. Six of those earned runs had come in July (3ER on July 1; 3ER on July 16).
-We also learn that Rafael Valenzuela has been assigned to Greeneville from the GCL Astros.