August 21, 2008 J.R. House has been sent down to Triple-A Round Rock, according to the Houston Chronicle. He was moved to make room for Jose Castillo on the roster.
Our View:House has good power but did not get a chance to display it with only three at-bats during his stint with the Astros.
August 16, 2008 The Astros called up J.R. House from Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, the Sports Network reports. House, 28, was hitting .303-17-55-61 over 119 games.
Our View:House was once a decent catcher prospect, and he now also plays at first. He has no fantasy value despite the pop in his bat.
August 28, 2006 The Astros optioned J.R. House to Triple-A Round Rock Monday. House, who was just recalled on August 20, went hitless in nine at-bats.
August 22, 2006 J.R. House, recalled on Sunday, will make his first start this year on Thursday, according to the Houston Chronicle. In addition to his backup catcher duties, House could get some time at first base while with the Astros.
August 20, 2006 The Astros called up J.R. House on Sunday after designating Eric Munson for assignment, according to the AP. House, who hit .345 with 13 homers and 95 RBI combined between Double- and Triple-A, will back up Brad Ausmus behind the plate.
