Brendan Rodgers, a former Gold Glove winner at second base, joins Astros on a minor-league deal as another option at second if Jose Altuve moves to outfield.

February 18: The Astros are in agreement with second baseman Brendan Rodgers on a minor league contract, reports Ari Alexander of KPRC 2. The signing, which is still pending a physical, includes a non-roster invite to Spring Training. Colorado had non-tendered Rodgers in lieu of paying a projected $5.5MM salary for his final arbitration season.

Brendan Rodgers, a former gold glove winner from the Colorado Rockies, joins the Astros on a minor league contract.

Joe Espada discusses the Astros signing Brendan Rodgers to a contract, the versatility he could bring to the team Ryan Gusto and more

As Jose Altuve continues to learn a new position in left field, the Astros agreed to a minor league deal with second baseman Brendan Rodgers.