Woody Williams put on waivers by Astros (AP)

[ASFN Admin]

Woody Williams was put on unconditional release waivers Saturday by Houston Astros, who owe the pitcher $6.5 million. The 41-year-old right-hander was 8-15 with a 5.27 ERA last season and had an 11.32 ERA in spring training this year. He gave up five runs and five hits in three innings during Friday's 10-0 exhibition loss to Detroit.

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