Astros: 6 prospects selected in the LIDOM Draft including Yainer Diaz

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Misael Tamarez and Nerio Rodriguez were selected by the Tigres Del Licey.

Misael Tamarez

Tamarez has seen a promotion like many of these prospect from Low-A to High-A, after the right-hander tossed a 4.40 ERA over 43 innings with the Woodpeckers. The 21-year-old has since hung a 4.91 ERA in 25.2 innings with the Asheville Tourists.

Nerio Rodriguez

Rodriguez has played 77 games for the Woodpeckers this season, as one of the primary catchers after Luke Berryhill’s promotion to High-A. The the right-hander has slashed .256/.361/.363 in 289 at-bats this season, while he can also take innings at first base.