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sports2 years ago

"Jon Singleton's Long-Awaited Return to Astros Brings Much-Needed Pop"

Jon Singleton is set to return to the Houston Astros, the team he last played for in 2015. The first baseman, who has been playing at Triple-A Sugar Land, adds depth to the Astros' lineup. Singleton, who signed a minor league deal with the Astros in June, has been performing well, hitting .333 with 12 homers and 28 RBIs. The 31-year-old had left baseball in 2017 but restarted his career in the Mexican League in 2021. Singleton's return comes as the Astros visited the White House to be honored by President Joe Biden for winning the World Series.

via ESPN|
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sports2 years ago

Astros Weigh Promotion of Jon Singleton as Corey Julks Gets Optioned

The Houston Astros have optioned struggling outfielder Corey Julks to Triple-A Sugar Land and are considering promoting former top prospect Jon Singleton to fill the roster spot. Julks has seen his playing time decrease and his production decline in recent weeks. Singleton, who has been performing well in Triple-A, could provide the Astros with a much-needed left-handed bat. The team had explored trade options for a left-handed bat but found the market to be thin.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
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sports2 years ago

Former top prospect Jon Singleton signs minor-league deal with Astros.

The Houston Astros have signed first baseman Jon Singleton to a minor league contract after he was cut loose by the Milwaukee Brewers. The 31-year-old was assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land and is seen as a potential bat that can help the Astros. Singleton played in 114 big league games with Houston during 2014-15 and has hit .252 with 169 home runs, 645 RBIs and an .828 OPS in 1,064 minor league games.

via ESPN|
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sports2 years ago

Former top prospect Jon Singleton returns to Astros on minor-league deal

The Houston Astros have signed former top prospect Jon Singleton to a minor-league deal and sent him to Triple-A Sugar Land. Singleton played just 114 major-league games with the Astros, struggling with marijuana addiction and receiving three drug suspensions. The Astros' first base situation is currently a mess, with free-agent signing José Abreu struggling and Mauricio Dubón starting at the position despite never having played there professionally. The team hopes Singleton's power and plate discipline from the left side could provide some much-needed depth.

via The Athletic|
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sports2 years ago

Astros Bring Back Former Top Prospect on Minor-League Contract

Former top prospect Jon Singleton has returned to the Houston Astros on a minor-league contract and has been assigned to Triple-A Sugar Land. Singleton, who was once the top position player in Houston's farm system, struggled on and off the field during his previous stint with the Astros and was released in 2018. He appeared in his first MLB game since 2015 earlier this year with the Milwaukee Brewers, going 3 for 29 in 11 appearances.

via Chron|
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sports2 years ago

Jon Singleton Returns to Astros on Minor-League Deal

The Houston Astros have signed first baseman Jon Singleton to a minor league deal. Singleton was a highly-regarded prospect in the Astros’ farm system, but his MLB career was plagued by a longstanding battle with marijuana addiction and three different drug-related suspensions. Singleton's lefty bat can possibly provide some balance to the Astros' right-handed heavy lineup, and he could be a potential alternative if the struggling Jose Abreu's playing time is reduced to a platoon scenario.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
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sports2 years ago

Former prospect Jon Singleton returns to MLB after 8-year absence.

Jon Singleton, a former top prospect for the Houston Astros, recorded a single in his first game back in the majors after an eight-year absence due to multiple marijuana suspensions. Singleton, who signed with the Milwaukee Brewers before the 2022 season, earned the call-up after flashing solid power numbers in Triple-A. He hit just .168 in his debut season in 2014 and was suspended three times for marijuana use, leading to his release from Houston in 2018.

via New York Post |
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sports2 years ago

"Former Astros Prospect Jon Singleton Makes MLB Comeback with Brewers After 6-Year Hiatus"

Jon Singleton, who had been out of the majors for eight years, made his return to the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday after a remarkable journey that included a drug suspension and a stint in the Mexican League. Once a top prospect, Singleton struggled in his early years in the majors and was released by the Houston Astros in 2018. He resurfaced in the Mexican League and then signed a minor-league deal with the Brewers, where he has made a significant impact on the team's young players.

via Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|
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sports2 years ago

Former top prospect Jon Singleton returns to majors with Brewers after 6-year absence.

Jon Singleton, a former top prospect who signed a $10 million long-term deal with the Houston Astros in 2014 before ever playing a big league game, has been promoted by the Milwaukee Brewers to the major leagues for the first time in eight years. Singleton, who had off-field issues that hampered his development, was hitting .258 with a .384 on-base percentage, 10 homers and 29 RBIs in 49 games with Triple-A Nashville this season.

via ESPN|
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sports2 years ago

Former Astros 1B Jon Singleton returns to MLB with Brewers after 6-year hiatus.

The Milwaukee Brewers have called up first baseman Jon Singleton, who was once a top prospect but hasn't played in the MLB since 2015. Singleton signed a five-year, $10 million contract extension with the Houston Astros in 2014, but fizzled out and was suspended for a third positive test for a drug of abuse in 2017. He returned to play in the Mexican League in 2021 and spent the 2022 season with Triple-A Nashville, hitting .219 with 24 homers and 117 walks. The Brewers hope his on-base skills and moderate power will be an asset to their offense.

via CBS Sports|
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sports2 years ago

Former top prospect Jon Singleton returns to MLB with Brewers after 6-year absence.

The Milwaukee Brewers have called up first baseman Jon Singleton, who was once a top prospect but hasn't played in the MLB since 2015. Singleton signed a five-year, $10 million contract extension with the Houston Astros in 2014, but fizzled out and was suspended for a third positive test for a drug of abuse in 2017. He returned to play in the Mexican League in 2021 and spent the 2022 season with Triple-A Nashville, hitting .219 with 24 homers and 117 walks. The Brewers hope his on-base skills and moderate power will be an asset to their offense.

via CBS Sports|
#first-baseman#jon-singleton#milwaukee-brewers