Houston signed Enyel De Los Santos to a major league contract, adding a veteran right-hander to a bullpen that has battled injuries and inconsistency as the Astros chase a crowded AL playoff field. He heads to New York for a weekend series with the Yankees, a reunion that brings personal motivation into a high-stakes matchup with postseason implications.

De Los Santos has logged time with the Yankees, Padres, Braves, Phillies and Guardians, carving a middle-relief role in Atlanta (4.53 ERA, 37 strikeouts in 43 2/3 innings) after a rocky, short Yankees stint. Houston bets his experience can anchor long relief and bridge to the late-inning corps, providing innings and a steadying veteran presence as the bullpen rebuilds around health and depth.

For fantasy managers, he’s a speculative add in deeper leagues or a toss-up streaming option when Houston needs reliable innings in tight games. If he settles into a regular role, his usage in Yankee Stadium could spell opportunities for holds and occasional wins, especially in matchups against right-handed hitters who have tormented the Astros’ relief corps at times this season.