The Astros announced that closer Josh Hader has been diagnosed with a capsule sprain in his left shoulder. He won’t throw for three weeks, and next steps for the star left-hander will be determined at that time. Houston placed Hader on the 15-day injured list earlier this week, though manager Joe Espada had already acknowledged prior to today’s announcement that his closer … [Read more...] about Josh Hader Diagnosed With Shoulder Capsule Sprain
Astros Place Josh Hader On Injured List Due To Shoulder Strain
August 13: Espada provided a vague yet ominous update today. Hader is seeking a second opinion on his shoulder and will be on the IL beyond the minimal stint. “This is going to take a little bit longer than the two weeks,” he said, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. August 12, 11:59 pm: Espada says he won’t name a new closer in Hader’s place, suggesting he will instead take a … [Read more...] about Astros Place Josh Hader On Injured List Due To Shoulder Strain
Astros Select Jordan Weems
The Astros announced Wednesday that they’ve selected the contract of right-handed reliever Jordan Weems from Triple-A Sugar Land. Left-hander Colton Gordon was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move. Houston had an open 40-man spot. It’s Weems’ second Astros stint of the season. He was up briefly from late June into early July, tossing three innings and allowing a pair of … [Read more...] about Astros Select Jordan Weems
Josh Hader Undergoing Tests For Shoulder Discomfort
The Astros used Enyel De Los Santos and Bennett Sousa in the ninth inning of tonight’s 7-6 win over the Red Sox, which immediately raised eyebrows since closer Josh Hader hadn’t pitched since Friday and was seemingly fresh. After the game, manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Matt Kawahawa of the Houston Chronicle) that Hader was unavailable due to what Espada … [Read more...] about Josh Hader Undergoing Tests For Shoulder Discomfort
Astros Outright Zack Short
Infielder Zack Short has been sent outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment a few days ago. He has the right to elect free agency though the log doesn’t say he will do so. Infielder Luis Guillorme has been released by the Space Cowboys, according to his transactions … [Read more...] about Astros Outright Zack Short