"MLB's Pitcher Injury Epidemic: Astros' Framber Valdez Lands on IL with Elbow Issue"
The Houston Astros have placed pitcher Framber Valdez on the 15-day injured list due to elbow soreness, retroactive to April 6, and recalled Parker Mushinski while selecting the contract of Wander Suero. Valdez's inflammation will be monitored as he is shut down for a few days, and the team will need to find another starter for their rotation. Suero, with previous MLB experience, signed a minor league deal with the Astros in the offseason. Additionally, right-hander Oliver Ortega was transferred to the 60-day injured list following surgery.