April 30: The Astros have made Blubaugh’s promotion official. His contract has been selected to the 40-man roster, which is now at capacity. Righty Bryan Abreu has been placed on the paternity list to clear a spot on the active roster. April 29: The Astros are tabbing AJ Blubaugh to start tomorrow against the Tigers, the team announced to reporters (including Chandler Rome of … [Read more...] about Astros Select AJ Blubaugh
Astros To Activate Lance McCullers Jr. This Weekend
The Astros are planning to reinstate right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. from the injured list this weekend, the team announced to reporters Wednesday (link via Chandler Rome of The Athletic). He’ll take the ball Sunday to start against the White Sox. Sunday will mark McCullers’ first appearance on a major league mound since the 2022 postseason. Even in 2022, McCullers was limited … [Read more...] about Astros To Activate Lance McCullers Jr. This Weekend
Astros Activate Kaleb Ort, Place Forrest Whitley On 15-Day IL
The Astros activated right-hander Kaleb Ort from the 15-day injured list today, and placed righty Forrest Whitley on the 15-day IL (retroactive to April 24) in the corresponding move. Ort didn’t see any action in today’s 7-3 win over the Royals, so the reliever is still waiting to make his season debut after beginning the year on the IL due to an oblique strain. Whitley also … [Read more...] about Astros Activate Kaleb Ort, Place Forrest Whitley On 15-Day IL
Astros Considering Time In Center Field For Cam Smith
The Astros are considering some time in center field for Cam Smith, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome points out that nothing is imminent and that the club isn’t planning on making Smith an everyday center fielder. It’s more about adding some extra versatility, giving the club the ability to perhaps put someone like Zach Dezenzo in right from time to time. The club … [Read more...] about Astros Considering Time In Center Field For Cam Smith
Luis Arraez Carted Off Field After Collision At First Base
10:11PM: In what appears to be great news, Arraez returned to the Padres clubhouse postgame and was happily chatting with teammates, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Arraez will stay in Houston overnight for observation, but could rejoin the team in Detroit as early as tomorrow. 7:23PM: During an in-game interview with ESPN’s Buster Olney, Padres manager Mike … [Read more...] about Luis Arraez Carted Off Field After Collision At First Base