Evan Reifert Acquired by Astros, Added to 40-Man Roster

The Houston Astros acquired right-handed pitcher Evan Reifert from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations and added him to their 40-man roster. Reifert, 27, spent 2026 with Triple-A Durham, posting a 2.48 ERA with 81 strikeouts in 58.0 innings across 46 appearances (three starts), holding opponents to a .180 average. His addition leaves Houston's 40-man roster at 39 players.