Astros' Joe Perez: Moved off 40-man roster

The Astros designated Perez for assignment Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

With Justin Verlander returning to Houston through a trade with the Mets on Tuesday, Perez will come off the 40-man roster to create room for the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner. Perez is slashing .255/.328/.399 with 47 RBI through 357 plate appearances in Triple-A this season.