Astros' Ronnie Dawson: Sent to alternate training site

Dawson was optioned to the alternate training site Tuesday, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

The 25-year-old had his contract selected by Houston last week but will return to the alternate training site with Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez, Martin Maldonado and Robel Garcia being activated from the COVID-19 injured list after clearing the virus protocols. Dawson appeared in three games, going 1-for-5 with a walk and two runs.