The Astros have placed right-hander Luis Garcia on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow discomfort, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Fellow righty Nick Hernandez has been recalled as the corresponding move. At this point, it’s unclear how severe this elbow issue is, but it’s an ominous development. Garcia just returned from an absence of more than two years related to … [Read more...] about Astros Place Luis Garcia On IL Due To Elbow Discomfort
Astros’ Brandon Walter, John Rooney To Undergo Elbow Surgery
Astros left-handers Brandon Walter and John Rooney will undergo season-ending elbow surgery this week, the team announced. Houston did not specify the sort of procedure either pitcher will require. Walter landed on the injured list due to elbow inflammation back in late July. Rooney also hit the IL due to inflammation, though his original placement was just a couple weeks … [Read more...] about Astros’ Brandon Walter, John Rooney To Undergo Elbow Surgery
Astros’ Bennett Sousa, Kaleb Ort Unlikely To Return In Regular Season
Astros relievers Bennett Sousa and Kaleb Ort aren’t likely to make it back to the big league roster before the end of the regular season, general manager Dana Brown revealed in a radio appearance on SportsTalk 790 AM this weekend (via Chandler Rome of The Athletic). A return during the postseason is possible for both pitchers. Sousa has been out since Aug. 20 due to a mild … [Read more...] about Astros’ Bennett Sousa, Kaleb Ort Unlikely To Return In Regular Season
Angels Claim Logan Davidson
The Angels announced that they have claimed infielder Logan Davidson off waivers from the Astros. The latter club designated him for assignment earlier this week. In a corresponding 40-man move, the Angels have transferred right-hander Víctor Mederos to the 60-day injured list. Davidson, 27, was a first-round pick of the Athletics back in 2019. He was initially one of that … [Read more...] about Angels Claim Logan Davidson
Astros Notes: Meyers, Ort, Dezenzo
After close to two months on the injured list, Jake Meyers might make his return to the Astros lineup as early as today. Meyers played six games during a minor league rehab assignment and then rejoined the big league team for a workout on Friday, though manager Joe Espada (speaking with the Houston Chronicle’s Matt Kawahara and other reporters) didn’t give any hint about when … [Read more...] about Astros Notes: Meyers, Ort, Dezenzo