The Houston Astros have released Dutch infielder Oliver van der Wijst Severino. He debuted in the Dominican Summer League last year and played in a total of 45 minor league games for the Astros, batting .264/.394/.392 with two home runs. In 2016 he won the U18 European Championship with the Netherlands. In the Dutch Hoofdklasse he played for L&D Amsterdam, Kinheim and the Hoofddorp Pioniers.