Astros Claim Reliever Janson Junk off Waivers from Milwaukee

The Houston Astros have claimed RHP Janson Junk off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers. Junk has subsequently been optioned to Triple A Sugar Land.

Junk has pitched in small doses at the big league level over the past four seasons, making seven appearances with the Los Angeles Angles and seven appearances with the Milwaukee Brewers.

This season, Junk appeared in five games for the Brewers, throwing eight total innings with a 6.75 ERA,