Astros call up Tucker from Triple-A Fresno

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ROUND ROCK, Texas — The Astros made a roster move Thursday night, but it had nothing to do with top prospect Alex Bregman. Instead, the Astros swapped out a pair of left-handed bats.

Outfielder Preston Tucker told reporters following Triple-A Fresno’s 3-0 win over the Round Rock Express at Dell Diamond that he was heading to Houston. First baseman A.J. Reed was optioned back to Fresno after going 7-for-45 (.156) with two homers and four RBIs in his big league debut.

Tucker, who was on the Astros’ Opening Day roster before being optioned May 15, was hitting .301 with eight homers and 29 …

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