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Hinch happy Marisnick is back, starts him right away
- Updated: May 5, 2016
HOUSTON — When the Astros sent down outfielder Jake Marisnick to Triple-A Fresno in April so they could get a fresh arm to the pitching staff, manager A.J. Hinch made it clear Marisnick didn’t deserve be in the Minors and hinted he could be back soon.
After beating the Twins on Wednesday, the Astros called up Marisnick from Triple-A and optioned pitcher Michael Feliz to Fresno. Marisnick was in the Astros’ starting lineup for Thursday’s series opener against the Mariners in left field.
“It’s difficult when you’re in that position in your career where you’re going to be the guy that’s slid around the outfield a little bit, you’re going to go up and down a couple of times,” Hinch said. “He’s got options, but we never doubt that Jake’s intentions are always good. …
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