Reed will be promoted to the major league roster Saturday.
The Astros have decided that it is time to add Reed's bat to the big league roster, and he will join the team Saturday for its series with the Royals. Reed figures to see regular at-bats either at first base or at the designated hitter position moving forward, but his .222 batting average against Triple-A pitching this season suggests he could be held out at times against top left-handed starters.