Wesley Wright
Dequam LaWesley Wright (born January 28, 1985 in Montgomery, Alabama) is a major league baseball relief pitcher for the Houston Astros. Wright was ... More »
Wesley Wright sets sights on Houston Astros big league roster
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- There's only one option left for Wesley Wright this spring, and that's to make the Astros' Opening Day roster. After being taken by Houston in the Rule 5 Draft from the Los Angeles Dodgers in the winter of 2007, the left-hander either needs to make the Astros' ... Read more »
Wesley Wright ready to set example for younger teammates
Astros relief pitcher Wesley Wright remembers those days. It wasn't that long ago he was one of those guys, just another name in a row of lockers. He came to a big league camp in 2008 after being taken in the Rule 5 Draft and at 23 years old looked as if he could have been the batboy. ... Read more »
MLB reviewing controversial Astros pitching change
With runners at first and third and two outs, Porter brought in lefty Wesley Wright to face left-handed hitter J.B. Shuck. Before Wright threw a pitch, Porter subbed in the right-handed Hector Ambriz after he saw right-hander Luis Jimenez on deck to pinch-hit. Rule 3.05 (b) says ... Read more »
Porter leaning on Wright to lead young group
Porter is also counting on Wesley Wright to be a leader in the bullpen. Wright, although only 28, is the longest-tenured player on the roster, first joining Houston in 2008 after being picked from the Dodgers in the Rule 5 Draft. With the exception of four starts in 2010, the ... Read more »
Astros' Jed Lowrie, Bud Norris, Wesley Wright file for arbitration
HOUSTON -- Astros pitchers Bud Norris and Wesley Wright and shortstop Jed Lowrie were among the 133 Major League players who filed for salary arbitration on Tuesday. The players and the team have to exchange numbers by Friday, and arbitration hearings are scheduled to take place between ... Read more »
Wesley Wright is more than just a pitcher for one night
Astros pitcher Wesley Wright brought 15 kids to Tuesday’s game from CROSSROADS: Community Partnership for Youth, Inc. “Crossroads is a 44-year-old organization, and what we do is find mentors for kids in the juvenile justice system,” said volunteer recruiter Jan Sadler-Gibbs. “Our kids ... Read more »
Mills says Lee's swing as mighty as ever
" HOUSTON -- Left-handed relief pitcher Wesley Wright finds himself as the third-longest tenured Astros player behind Wandy Rodriguez and Carlos Lee. It's been a long, strange ride for Wright, a Rule 5 pick in 2007. "It really does seem weird because it's been an up-and-down ... Read more »
Wright appreciates chance to wear No. 42
Astros relief pitcher Wesley Wright, one of two African-Americans on the team, was honored to be able to wear the number used by Robinson, who broke baseball's color barrier in 1947. "It means a lot to myself, knowing the history of it and all that Jackie Robinson and guys went through ... Read more »
After another ump embarrassment, where are MLB's powers that be?
Somehow umpires let Houston manager Bo Porter bring a relief pitcher into the game in the seventh inning -- Wesley Wright came in from the bullpen, took his place on the mound and warmed up -- and take him out of the game without facing a batter, a clear violation of the rules. (There ... Read more »
Tony DeFrancesco named interim manager of Astros
Reliever Wesley Wright, who is the longest tenured member of this exceedingly young team, said it was sad to see Mills go. "I think it's all on us. No matter who is the manager, it's up to us to make plays," Wright said. "We're pretty much responsible for wins and losses, for the ... Read more »
Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves
Lopez, who took over as closer following the trade of Brett Myers and a foot injury to newly acquired Francisco Cordero, relieved Wesley Wright with the bases empty. He walked Uggla before pinch-hitter Juan Francisco grounded into a double play. Maxwell's two-run shot made it 2-0 in the ... Read more »
Premarkets
No matter what the numbers show, investors could be in for a bumpy ride, according to Wesley Wright, an associate portfolio manager for Dreman Value in Jersey City, N.J. "Even if the numbers are better than expected, it'll cause disappointment because it'll mean the Federal Reserve will ... Read more »
Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros
Lopez was replaced by Wesley Wright, who gave up a pinch-hit single to Brandon Snyder. Wright was relieved by Brandon Lyon, who retired Nelson Cruz before Mike Napoli grounded out, leaving runners at second and third. "We still (were) within striking distance," Texas manager Ron ... Read more »
Astros agree to terms on one-year deals with trio of players on 40-man roster
Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow announced on Thursday that Houston has agreed to terms on one-year contracts with outfielder Jason Bourgeois and relievers Wesley Wright and David Carpenter. Terms of the deals were not disclosed. Bourgeois, 30, hit .294 with a homer, 16 RBI, eight ... Read more »
Angels manager Mike Scioscia files protest after pitching change
With two on, two outs and the Angels trailing, 5-3, in the top of the seventh, Porter subbed right-hander Paul Clemens with lefty Wesley Wright, with left-handed hitter J.B. Shuck due to bat for the Angels. However, after Wright threw his warm-up pitches and Porter saw the ... Read more »
Porter relishes chance to connect on CAREavan
The first-year Astros manager joined left-handed pitcher Wesley Wright and former Astros greats J.R. Richard and Jimmy Wynn on the first day of the team's annual winter CAREavan on Monday, which began with a ride in the 19th annual MLK Day Grande Parade in midtown Houston. For Porter... Read more »
MLB.com Gameday
Astros interim manager Tony DeFrancesco decided to bring in left-handed reliever Wesley Wright to face the left-handed hitting Garrett Jones, but Pirates manager Clint Hurdle pinch-hit with Gaby Sanchez, a righty. Wright hit Sanchez with a pitch to give the Pirates their first ... Read more »
Astros won't renew contract with Lexington
ST. LOUIS -- Relief pitcher Wesley Wright was named as the Astros' nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, which recognizes a Major League Baseball player who best represents the game of baseball through positive contributions on and off the field, including sportsmanship and community ... Read more »
Astros players excited by Tony DeFrancesco's passion
"It's kind of a sad day and a new day at the same time," said relief pitcher Wesley Wright, who is the longest tenured member of the club. "I'm sad to see Brad and those guys have to leave, but I'm happy for Tony to get his opportunity to see what he can do at the Major League level. ... Read more »
With Cordero getting rest, Lopez likely closer
The manager noted that left-hander Wesley Wright could be an option in the ninth because he's had success against the Pirates' middle of the lineup. Neil Walker, Andrew McCutchen, Garrett Jones and Casey McGehee -- the Pirates' second, third, fourth and fifth hitters on Thursday -- are a ... Read more »
