Astros general manager Ed Wade announced Thursday that the club has claimed infielder Brian Bixler off waivers from the Nationals.
The 29-year-old Bixler, a second-round pick by Pittsburgh in the 2004 First-Year Player Draft, hit .205 (17-for-83) with two RBI, a double and two triples over 79 games for Washington in 2011.
He also hit .314 with a homer, six RBI and five doubles while posting a .439 on-base percentage in 25 games at Triple-A Syracuse.
Bixler offers the Astros versatility in the infield and outfield, as evident with playing all three outfield positions and appearing in games at first base, shortstop and third base last season for Washington.
The Eastern Michigan University product was a member of Team USA winning gold during the 2007 IBAF World Cup in Taiwan.
Bixler is hitting .187 (44-for-235) with seven RBI over three career major league seasons with Pittsburgh (2008-09) and Washington (2011).
Houston's 40-man roster stands at 38.
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