The Houston Astros have agreed to a Minor League deal with right handed pitcher Fernando Nieve according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Nieve already passed his physical earlier today and will report to Minor League camp.

The 28-year old righty was released by the Pirates earlier this week. He pitched with the New York Mets in 2010.  He has a lifetime record of 8-11 with a 4.61 ERA in 99 appearances (19 starts) with the Mets and Astros.  He was a non-roster invitee of the Pirates with an invitation to the team’s Major League camp.