Jordan Weems News: Cast off 40-man roster

The Astros designated Weems for assignment Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Since being called up from Triple-A Sugar Land on June 24, Weems has made two appearances for Houston, giving up two runs across three total innings. He'll now lose his spot on the 26-man active roster and 40-man roster while the Astros bring back Jason Alexander, who was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move.