A Connecticut native who pitched for Tulane University in New Orleans, Zeid made 48 relief appearances with Houston over the 2013 and 2014 seasons, going 0-1 with a 5.21 ERA. Part of the Hunter Pence trade to Philadelphia in 2011, the righthander was waived by the Astros after the 2014 season and claimed by Detroit. He had trials with the Angels, Mets and Cardinals but never again pitched in the majors.