The Houston Astros claimed Kaleb Ort off waivers from the Orioles to address bullpen needs.

The Houston Astros claimed Kaleb Ort, a former Red Sox reliever, off waivers from the Orioles to bolster their bullpen. Ort, who averages fastballs in the upper 90s, has struggled with elbow issues and a 12.08 ERA in Triple-A this year. The Astros are taking a low-risk gamble on the flame-throwing reliever, hoping to diagnose his issues and unlock his potential in their bullpen.