One of the first acquisitions by Ed Wade after being named the General Manager, Villarreal was signed to a two-year contract and expected to be a key member of the revamped bullpen. Unfortunately, he struggled for a few months and was released midway through the 2008 season.

Stats

Pitching         W   L   PCT   ERA   G  GS  CG  SV  GF   IP     H    R    ER   BB   SO
2008             1   3  .250  5.02  35   0   0   0  13   37.2   42   25   21   17   21


Batting          G     AB    R   H   2B  3B  HR  RBI   BB   SO   SB  CS   AVG   SLG   OBA   OPS
2008             33     1    0    0   0   0   0    0    0    1    0   0  .000  .000  .000  .000

Astros Trades & Transactions

Nov 16, 2007 - Traded Josh Anderson (OF) to Atl-N for Oscar Villarreal (P)

Jul 2, 2008 - Released Oscar Villarreal (P)

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