Astros promote LHP John Rooney
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The Houston Astros promoted long-time minor league left-hander John Rooney from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.
The 28-year-old Rooney, who has been pitching in the minors since 2018, was acquired by the Astros from the Miami Marlins on Aug. 3 in exchange for cash considerations.
Rooney takes the roster spot of rookie right-hander AJ Blubargh, who was sent down S