The Houston Astros have released Italian infielder Luca Martone. The 19-year-old Anzio native had just one hit in 11 at-bats this season, playing in the Gulf Coast League. It was his third year in the Rookie level league in Florida, where he had his best season in 2011, going .314/.385/.386 in 29 games. Overall he had a batting line of .241/.318/.278 with five doubles, 13 runs and five RBI in 59 games in Gulf Coast League between 2010 and 2012. He was used at second and third base.