The Astros have announced that outfielders Brian Bogusevic, J.B. Shuck and pitcher Jorge De Leon have all elected free agency after refusing their outright assignments.Bogusevic spent most of the 2012 season as Houston's primary right fielder, hitting .203 in 404 plate appearances. Shuck hit .298 in 358 Triple-A plate appearances. Jorge De Leon spent the whole season in High-A, posting a 7.70 ERA in 40 appearances, 14 of which were starts.
Analysis: The Astros really won't be impacted by any of these moves. Bogusevic wasn't anything special, and only got playing time I'm assuming because the Astros were giving him an audition at the everyday job. I see him more as an everyday player. Shuck has some upside so a team should take a flier on him. De Leon had a solid rookie season in the minor leagues, but his terrible 2012 season will scare off plenty of teams.
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