Bixler claimed by Astros: The Astros claimed OF Brian Bixler off waivers from the Nationals on Thursday. Bixler appeared in 79 games with Washington this season, batting .205 with four stolen bases. (Updated 11/03/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Bixler is a utility player, albeit a very versatile one. He may not crack the Astros' squad out of spring training, but even if he does, Bixler would merely be an option for owners in the deepest of NL-only formats. (Updated 11/03/2011).
09/03/2011 22:46 Nats score twice in ninth to rally past Mets
Ryan Zimmerman's short fly ball with one out in the ninth dropped into right field for a single, driving in two runs and giving the Washington Nationals a wild 8-7 victory over the New York Mets.