Dec 18, 2008 3:11 PM EST

The Astros on Thursday signed third baseman Aaron Boone to a one-year contract, pending a physical.

Boone fills the Astros' need for a utility infielder who has extensive experience at third. Boone has played in 950 career games at third, 102 at first, 30 at shortstop, and 23 at second.

Via MLB.com