The Houston Astros are no strangers to making tough decisions, especially given the season has been predictable at best. Injuries are piling up, and the bats are getting cold by the week. The front office has been trying to tweak here and there to make things better. But their latest move does cut deep, especially for fans who were hoping to see a compelling comeback story.
Jon Singleton, the 33-year-old slugger who has one of the most inspiring stories in the sport, has been designated for assignment. He had clawed his way back into the big league after a seven-year absence. Singleton finally made himself feel at home in the Houston uniform. It is the kind of second chance that doesn’t come around so often, right? But now it’s over.
And this news didn’t come from Jon Heyman or Jeff Nelson or even as a Houston Astros clubhouse whisper. It came right from Singleton’s wife, Linzy, who posted on X, “Let me break the news. Jon was just DFA’d.” Period.
Let me break the news. Jon was just DFA’d.
— Linzy Singleton (@linzysing14) July 28, 2025
Sure, it’s a no-drama way to announce, but for the Houston Astros fans who have followed Singleton’s journey, this stung. There was something about hearing it from Linzy that made it feel even more personal. Like the team was not moving a piece; it was brushing away the family’s dreams.
Honestly, Jon Singleton’s story has never been the usual one. He was once a top prospect, but he vanished from the big league after 2015. He spent years away before returning in 2022, and last season, he had more than a feel-good story in his name; he had a productive bat. In around 119 games, he has 13 home runs and 42 RBIs, and he posted a .707 OPS with a 102 OPS+.
Hence, it’s understandable why suddenly this feels cruel for many. This year, he barely got a chance—just three games, nine at-bats, and one hit. That was it, and that chance to prove himself has vanished into thin air. It’s a reminder of how fast things move in the baseball world. One minute someone is in, and another is not.
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