Astros claim INF German Duran off waivers from Texas Rangers

Astros claim INF Duran off waivers

SAN DIEGO — The Houston Astros have claimed infielder German Duran off waivers from the Texas Rangers.

Duran, who had an appendectomy on June 11 and was placed on the disabled list, was claimed by the Astros on Wednesday. He is scheduled to be examined in Houston on Thursday by team physician Jim Muntz.

Once he is cleared for baseball activities, the Astros said he will be sent to their minor-league facility at Kissimmee, Fla., to begin working out.