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Brandon Backe was placed on waivers Monday by the Astros. (Tony Gutierrez/Associated Press)Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe was placed on waivers Monday.
Backe, 31, was waived because he rejected a demotion to the triple-A Round Rock Express.
He will receive the remainder of his $1.5-million US salary in three days and likely become a free agent.
Backe is 31-29 lifetime with a 5.22 earned-run average and a complete-game shutout in 145 appearances (79 starts) since he broke into the major leagues with the Tampa Bay Rays on July 19, 2002.
The veteran right-hander has posted no record this season with a 10.38 ERA in five appearances with Houston, including one start.
He has pitched just 13 innings, permitting 15 runs on 21 hits and six walks with 10 strikeouts.
With files from The Associated Press
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