The move was made after Wednesday's game and a corresponding move will be announced on Friday. Salazar, 27, went 2-for-18 (.111) over 13 games after his call-up earlier this month.

Salazar will rejoin the big league roster on Friday with Yordan Alvarez (oblique) landing on the injured list. It appears as though the Astros intend to give Yainer Diaz plenty of run in the designated hitter spot while Alvarez is sidelined, giving them the need for extra catching depth. Salazar can continue to be ignored for fantasy purposes.

Salazar has been jettisoned to the minors to make room for infielder Grae Kessinger to join Houston's active roster ahead of Monday's series opener against the Blue Jays. The 27-year-old backup catcher has batted .143 (2-for-14) across 10 games this season in his first taste of the majors.

It sounds like the Astros are going to promote Grae Kessinger from Triple-A on Monday and to do so they need to free up a spot on the active roster. Salazar, 27, has seen very limited action with the Astros -- hitting .143 (2-for-14) with a 4/1 K/BB ratio.