Astros recalled OF Fernando Martinez from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Martinez picked up just one hit in 15 at-bats earlier this season for the Astros before suffering a concussion. He's had a nice year at Triple-A, though, batting .314/.367/.507 with 13 homers and 62 RBI. He should receive pretty regular playing time in the outfield.

Astros activated OF Fernando Martinez from the 7-day disabled list, optioned him to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Martinez managed just one hit in 15 at-bats before going down with a concussion earlier this month. He'll return to a .319 average with eight homers and 38 RBI at Triple-A.

Fernando Martinez underwent more tests Monday to gauge his progress from a concussion. Martinez was placed on the 7-day disabled list earlier this month. The 23-year-old outfielder originally suffered the concussion when he was hit in the head by a pitch at Triple-A Oklahoma City, but he aggravated the condition while diving for a ball with the Astros. He'll need to pass a concussion test before returning to action.

Astros placed OF Fernando Martinez on the 7-day concussion disabled list. It's unclear when the injury to place, but he'll be re-evaluated in seven days and must pass a concussion test before being cleared for baseball activities. The Astros recalled Matt Downs in a corresponding move.

The Astros will recall outfielder Fernando Martinez from Triple-A Oklahoma City before Saturday's game. No word yet on the corresponding roster move. Martinez, who was claimed off waivers from the Mets in January, is hitting .319 with eight homers and 38 RBI over his first 51 games at the Triple-A level this year. His star has faded due to knee problems, but it's easy to forget that he's just 23 years old. He's worth stashing away in NL-only formats.

Fernando Martinez had a three-run homer, a double and a walk in three plate appearances in the Astros' 10-2 victory over the Nationals on Sunday. Martinez might be too fragile to ever make anything of himself, but the Mets were crazy to give up on him when they still had D.J. Carrasco available to designate for assignment. It'd be a nice story if he can make the Astros this spring.

Astros claimed OF Fernando Martinez off waivers from the Mets. The Mets gave Martinez a $1.4 million signing bonus as a teenager back in 2005, but he hasn't met his potential due to number of factors, including an arthritic right knee and being rushed up the organizational ladder. We're not expecting things to suddenly turn around for the 23-year-old just because he's in a new organization, but this is a worthwhile gamble for the Astros.

Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes reports that Fernando Martinez will be claimed by a team from the National League Central. Martinez, 23, was placed on waivers by the Mets earlier this week. Nothing official yet, but Rojas indicates that the Astros could be the claiming team. The former top prospect has an option remaining, so he could begin the season in the minor leagues.

According to Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com, the Mets have placed former top prospect Fernando Martinez on waivers. The Mets need to clear two spots on the 40-man roster to make room for infielder Ronny Cedeno and outfielder Scott Hairston and Rubin hears that both Martinez and left-hander Daniel Ray Herrera have been placed on waivers. Martinez, 23, was once considered one of the most promising hitting prospects in the game, but a long list of injuries have stalled his career. Herrera was acquired from the Brewers last year as a player to be named later in the Francisco Rodriguez deal.

According to Mike Puma of the New York Post, the Mets "seem to be considering" unloading outfielder Fernando Martinez. Martinez has been bothered by an arthritic right knee since undergoing surgery in 2009 and Puma hears it isn't getting any better. The 23-year-old outfielder was once considered one of the most promising hitting prospects in the game, but his stock has fallen significantly. No word on who may have interest.