Brandon Backe
- W-L 0-0
- ERA 10.38
- K 10
- Walks 6
- WHIP 2.08
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 195
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
- Born: Apr 5, 1978 - Galveston, TX
- College: Galveston (TX) CC
- Draft: 1998 - 18th round by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays
News and Notes
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Jul 1
RHP Brandon Backe, who was designated for assignment last weekend, likely will become a free agent Thursday because no team is expected to pick up the rest of his $1.55 million contract. If he clears waivers, another team could sign him for the major league minimum, with the Astros owing him the remainder of his guaranteed money. |
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Jun 29
Backe cleared waivers on Monday, and has rejected an assignment to Triple-A Round Rock. He will be a free agent, the Houston Chronicle reports. Recommendation: The Astros will have to pay him the remainder of his salary for the year, $1.5 million, in three days. |
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Jun 29
The Astros placed Backe on waivers Monday. Advice: The 31-year-old, who has no record with a 10.38 ERA in 13 innings for the Astros this season, rejected an assignment to Triple-A Round Rock. He will likely become a free-agent and receive all of his $1.5 million salary after three days. Backe is 31-29 with a 5.23 ERA over eight seasons with Tampa Bay and Houston, including a 9-14 mark with a 6.05 ERA for the Astros last year. |
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