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Houston Astros pitcher Jose Urquidy may require a second Tommy John surgery, potentially ending his 2024 season and jeopardizing his future with the team. Urquidy has been plagued by injuries, including a recent forearm strain, and has yet to pitch this season. The Astros' rotation has been hit hard by injuries, leaving them with a significant deficiency in starting pitching.
The Houston Astros are set to welcome back first baseman Jose Abreu, who has shown improvement in the minors after a rough start to the season. Meanwhile, pitcher Jose Urquidy faces a setback with forearm discomfort. Angels' Mike Trout is optimistic about his recovery from meniscus surgery, and the Athletics' Austin Adams is day-to-day with neck tightness but has been performing well this season.
Houston Astros first baseman José Abreu is set to rejoin the team next week in Seattle after a stint in the minors to regain his form at the plate. Meanwhile, pitcher Jose Urquidy exited his rehab start early due to right forearm discomfort.
The Houston Astros are not actively pursuing starting pitching, despite late efforts to land Blake Snell. General manager Dana Brown stated that they are comfortable with their rotation and hesitant to pay more for similar production. However, with injuries to key pitchers like Justin Verlander and Jose Urquidy, the Astros may need to consider adding another pitcher for coverage. Urquidy's forearm injury is less serious than initially feared, but he is expected to be out of action for a little over a month. As the season approaches, the Astros' starting staff will likely be led by Framber Valdez, Cristian Javier, Hunter Brown, and J.P. France, with Brandon Bielak and Ronel Blanco as potential options for the fifth spot.
Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy will start the season on the injured list due to a forearm strain, joining several other Astros starters. The team is facing a shortage of healthy pitchers and may need to seek further reinforcements, possibly through free agency or late camp releases. Urquidy's absence, along with other injured pitchers, is testing the Astros' rotation depth, prompting the team to consider additional pitching options.
The Houston Astros have activated pitcher Jose Urquidy from the 60-day injured list, making room for him by optioning Parker Mushinski to Triple-A and designating Spenser Watkins for assignment. Urquidy, who struggled earlier in the season, returns to a rotation that includes Justin Verlander and rookie Hunter Brown as the Astros aim to catch up to the AL West-leading Rangers. Mushinski will return to the Triple-A affiliate, while Watkins may be waived or released by the Astros.
Houston Astros' slugger Yordan Alvarez and starter Jose Urquidy will begin minor league rehab assignments, with Alvarez expected to return to the active roster first. The Astros, plagued by injuries, are in need of both a left-handed bat and a starting pitcher. General manager Dana Brown has emphasized the team's need for pitching help, given the absence of Urquidy, Lance McCullers Jr., and Luis Garcia. The returns of Alvarez and Urquidy do not diminish the Astros' desire to add reinforcements. The team currently relies on inexperienced arms in the rotation, and their lineup lacks depth and production.
Padres catcher Luis Campusano is making progress in his rehab from a sprained left thumb, while San Jose mayors have issued a letter to commissioner Rob Manfred pleading the city’s case for an MLB expansion or relocation team. Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy is making progress in his rehab from shoulder woes, and Angels lefty Matt Moore is making progress in his rehab from an oblique injury.
Houston Astros' starting pitcher Luis Garcia will miss the rest of the season due to Tommy John surgery on his right elbow. Garcia was placed on the injured list earlier this week after leaving Monday's start against the San Francisco Giants with elbow discomfort. The Astros expect him to return at some point during the 2024 season. This is another major blow to the Astros' starting rotation, as fellow right-hander Jose Urquidy was also placed on the injured list with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.
The Houston Astros have placed right-handed pitcher Luis Garcia on the 15-day injured list due to elbow discomfort, with lefty Matt Gage called up from Triple-A in his place. Fellow right-hander Jose Urquidy will be shut down from throwing for 10 days due to inflammation near his shoulder and armpit, but he doesn't believe the injury to be serious. Second baseman Jose Altuve is fielding grounders but won't have a clear timetable for his return until he's able to swing a bat. Catcher Yainer Diaz has impressed in limited playing time and is earning a role on the team, with Astros GM Dana Brown calling him a "bright light" and a potential long-term piece behind the plate.
Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to discomfort in his throwing elbow, becoming the second Astros pitcher to land on the injured list in as many days. Fellow righty José Urquidy was placed on the injured list on Monday with a shoulder injury. The Astros' rotation depth chart is now down to five starters, with Brandon Bielak called up to fill Urquidy's roster spot and left-hander Matt Gage recalled from Triple-A to take Garcia's spot on the active roster.
Houston Astros' starting pitcher Luis Garcia left Monday's game against the Giants after only eight pitches due to right elbow discomfort. He will undergo an MRI on Tuesday. This comes after starting pitcher Jose Urquidy left Sunday's game with a shoulder injury that landed him on the injured list. Brandon Bielak, who joined the Astros earlier Monday as the roster replacement for Urquidy, worked four innings in relief and is the likeliest candidate to take over for Urquidy in the rotation. The health of the Astros' rotation is a growing concern as they have already lost Justin Verlander in free agency and Lance McCullers Jr. to injury at the start of Spring Training.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Luis Garcia left Monday night's game against the San Francisco Giants with elbow discomfort after throwing only eight pitches, becoming the second Astros starter to leave with an injury in the past two games. Fellow righty José Urquidy exited Sunday night's game with a shoulder injury and was placed on the injured list Monday. The Astros' rotation depth chart is now thin, with Lance McCullers Jr. still weeks away from rejoining the team.
Houston Astros' starting pitcher José Urquidy has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder discomfort. Brandon Bielak has been recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to take his place. Urquidy left last night's game against Philadelphia with the injury and is scheduled to meet with medical personnel to analyze the results of his MRI. The Astros are currently without Lance McCullers Jr. due to injury, leaving them with a four-man starting staff.