WEDNESDAY: Banks cleared waivers and accepted an assignment at Triple A Round Rock, according to Footer (via Twitter).
SUNDAY: The Astros have designated righthander Josh Banks for assignment, according to Alyson Footer of the Astros (via Twitter). The move will allow the club to reinstate fellow righty Bud Norris from the disabled list.
The soon-to-be 28-year-old's stint on the Astros' big league roster was brief. Banks was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday to start against the Rangers on Saturday. Texas went to town on Banks, scoring six runs and drawing four walks in four innings.
Banks, a former second-round selection of the Blue Jays, found success this year pitching for the Astros' Triple-A affiliate. In 15 starts, he posted a 2.97 ERA with 2.2 BB/9, though his 3.2 K/9 left much to be desired.
His ‘fast’-ball was sitting right around 84mph in his one start. Unless you are named Jamie Moyer and have a signed copy of your pact with the devil, that won’t cut in in MLB.