Duke signs with Astros: The Astros signed SP Zach Duke to a minor league deal with a spring training invite on Friday, according to MLB.com. Duke went 3-4 with a 4.93 ERA for Arizona last season, making nine starts and 12 relief appearances. (Updated 01/27/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Duke wasn't able to stick in a thin Diamondbacks rotation last year, and the same could be true in Houston this season. At best, he could fill out a spot in the back of the Astros' rotation, in which case, he would be a low-end option for owners in NL-only leagues. (Updated 01/27/2012).
10/31/2011 21:23 D-Backs' Duke, Hill, Marquise, three others become FAs
The Arizona Diamondbacks have exercised the mutual options on catcher Henry Blanco and infielder Willie Bloomquist, while declining options on left-hander Zach Duke and second baseman Aaron Hill.