Armando Galarraga News

According to Brian McTaggart the Astros made the somewhat surprising move of signing Armando Galarraga to a Minor League contract and look to plug him at Oklahoma City where relievers have been making spot starts.

Everyone remembers Randy and Curt, but the 2001 Diamondbacks actually used 11 starting pitchers that year.

Right-handed pitcher Armando Galarraga is training with the New York Yankees in Tampa and may sign soon, according to sports writer Augusto Crdenas: Galarraga, most notable for pitching the "imperfect game," is 30 and was released by the Baltimore Orioles last month after signing with the club in January.

Tyler Stohr is 1-0 with a 1.13 ERA and one save in six games for Double A Erie, but the right-hander hasn't pitched since April 25 because of a tender elbow.

Astros , retiring all 13 batters faced in 4.1 innings of relief, including 7 strikeouts.