Astros right-hander Luis Garcia will begin a minor-league rehab assignment this weekend and could rejoin the rotation in late July. Nearing the final stages of his recovery from Tommy John surgery, Garcia will likely throw two innings in his first rehab start this weekend. Luis Garcia could start a game in the complex league this weekend, Joe Espada said. That would be the … [Read more...] about Astros Right-Hander Begins Rehab Assignment
Astros Could Turn to Rising Prospect After Verlander Injury News
After the recent update that Justin Verlander will have to hit the IL due to a neck injury, the Houston Astros may look to a prospect in their minor league system, namely Jake Bloss, for some starting pitching help. Astros Could Turn to Prospect Jake Bloss After Verlander Injury Youth Could Provide a Spark After getting off to a slow start, the Astros could use another prospect … [Read more...] about Astros Could Turn to Rising Prospect After Verlander Injury News
Three First Base Options for the Astros After Abreu Cut
The Houston Astros tried. José Abreu tried. It just didn’t work out. The Astros decided to move on from first baseman José Abreu after getting off to one of their worst starts in years. Who takes over first base now? Here are three options for the Astros at first base. Three First Base Options for the Astros After Releasing José Abreu Option 1: Fill First Base Internally The … [Read more...] about Three First Base Options for the Astros After Abreu Cut
From The 2005 Houston Astros: RIP 2024 Astros
The struggling 2024 Houston Astros team is eerily similar to the 2005 Pennant-winning Houston Astros. Is it time for their resurrection? RIP Astros Season 2024 March 28, 2024-June 13, 2024 6/1/2005: The Houston Chronicle pronounces the 19-32 #Astros‘ season to be dead, thoughtfully provides the tombstone https://t.co/A8yue7HRCM pic.twitter.com/VJS2paJhfL — Astros Daily … [Read more...] about From The 2005 Houston Astros: RIP 2024 Astros
Houston Astros Move On From Former MVP
The Houston Astros stunned the baseball world on Friday by releasing veteran first baseman Jose Abreu. The Cuban star has struggled mightily in his second season with Houston, hitting just .124/.167/.195 (4 OPS+) with two homers. Houston Astros Move On From Former MVP The Astros have released first baseman José Abreu from the Major League roster, General Manager Dana Brown … [Read more...] about Houston Astros Move On From Former MVP