Astros promote Yulieski Gurriel to Corpus Christi (AA)

Gurriel getting closer to big leagues

HOUSTON – The possibility that the Houston Astros will get help from their midseason free agent signee, Cuban star Yulieski Gurriel, continues to look likely with his latest promotion.

The Astros have assigned Gurriel to the Corpus Christ Hooks (AA) and he will debut for them on Tuesday. 

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The 32-year old infielder is coming off a productive game Sunday for the Lancaster Jethawks (A). He had two hits in four at-bats with a grand slam and four runs batted in.

He's played six games in the minor leagues thus far going a combined 8-for-21 with a home run and nine runs batted in.

Gurriel was signed as a free agent by the Astros organization on July 16 after a productive career in Cuba.