KFDM COOP Posted March 29, 2007 Report Posted March 29, 2007 Astros place Backe, Gimenez on 15-day disabled listThe Astros placed pitcher Brandon Backe and catcher Hector Gimenez on the 15-day disabled list today. Backe is recovering from right elbow ligament reconstruction. Gimenez underwent surgery on his right shoulder on March 5. Additionally, the Astros announced that minor league outfielder Charlton Jimerson requested and was granted his outright release from the club. Also released was minor league pitcher Kellly Wunsch. On Monday, the Astros dealt minor league infielder Wade Robinson to the Washington Nationals in exchange for minor league catcher Danny Ardoin. The Astros' spring training roster stands at 29 players, including 26 roster players and three non-roster invitees.
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