Fernando Rodney is attempting a comeback, according to Sam Blum of The Athletic.

Astros signed RHP Fernando Rodney to a minor league contract.

Adam Spolane of Sports Radio 610 reports that the Astros are closing in on a deal with free agent reliever Fernando Rodney.

Rodney will be part of a closer-by-committee situation while Sean Doolittle (knee) is on the 10-day injured list, Jamal Collier of MLB.com reports.