HOUSTON - The Houston Astros signed left-handed pitcher Pete Schourek to a minor-league contract and invited him to spring training.
Schourek, 28, was 5-8 with a 5.42 ERA in 18 games with the Reds last season. He was on the disabled list twice for problems with his left elbow and underwent surgery on Oct. 7 to remove bone chips in the elbow.
Schourek was able to pitch in only 12 games in 1996 before undergoing elbow surgery in July.
Schourek has a career record of 50-46 with a 4.44 ERA in 179 games over parts of the past seven seasons with the Reds and New York Mets.
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