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Houston Astros news, rumors and injuriesAstros | Looking to move Chris Carter Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:14:47 -0700 The Houston Astros would like to trade OF Chris Carter before the trade deadline. Comment () | Share: Astros | Josh Zeid to have surgery Wed, 30 Jul 2014 10:39:34 -0700 Houston Astros RP Josh Zeid (foot) will undergo surgery on his foot and miss the rest of the season. Comment () | Share: Astros | Alex Presley taking swings Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:04:48 -0700 Houston Astros OF Alex Presley (oblique) has been taking swings in a batting cage while hitting off a tee over the last three days. Presley said he's exerting about 60 percent effort. Fantasy Tip: Robbie Grossman has become marginally useful in deep leagues while Presley has been out. The latter's return, probably in the next few weeks, won't help either in terms of playing time. Comment () | Share: Astros | Dallas Keuchel in trade talks Wed, 30 Jul 2014 00:05:21 -0700 Houston Astros SP Dallas Keuchel has been the subject of increasing trade rumors, although the club is reluctant to move him because he is one of their best pitchers and is under team control for a while longer. Comment () | Share: Astros | George Springer takes BP Tue, 29 Jul 2014 17:17:33 -0700 Updating a previous report, Houston Astros OF George Springer (quadriceps) took batting practice on the field Tuesday, July 29, for the first time since going on the 15-day disabled list July 20. "It's big to be out here and just to get some swings," Springer said. Barring any setbacks, he is expected to increase his activities over the next two days. He is eligible to come off the DL Monday, Aug. 4. Fantasy Tip: Springer is eligible to return Monday, but that doesn't necessarily mean he will. Generally, it's a good idea to see your fantasy player return and play at least one full game without any setbacks before activating him. In this case, it might be another full week for fantasy owners to use him unless you like to gamble a bit. Comment () | Share: Astros | George Springer progressing Tue, 29 Jul 2014 14:16:40 -0700 Houston Astros OF George Springer (quadriceps) is progressing nicely and is doing baseball activities, according to manager Bo Porter. Fantasy Tip: Springer will likely need to go on a short rehab assignment once he's ready, which could come at some point next week. Comment () | Share: Astros | Trying to get L.J. Hoes to drive ball Mon, 28 Jul 2014 18:10:33 -0700 Houston Astros OF L.J. Hoes worked with hitting coach John Mallee in the batting cage on the field Monday, July 28, as the hitting coach is trying to get Hoes to stay behind the ball and drive it more. "(He) gets a little to his front side and his posture, his head is more forward as opposed to the center of his body or a little behind," Mallee said. "Trying to get him to lead out with his hip, and that allows him to be direct (to) the ball and also get the barrel under his hands at contact and get left to the ball." Comment () | Share: Astros | Jon Singleton works to shorten swing Mon, 28 Jul 2014 18:08:20 -0700 Houston Astros 1B Jon Singleton worked closely with hitting coach John Mallee Monday, July 28, in the batting cages. Mallee said the results were "absolutely amazing" and said now it's a matter of Singleton trusting it enough to use in games. "I'm trying to get the big-muscle-bodyness out of his swing and trying to get him more direct to the ball, shorten his path," Mallee said. "He's been overswinging and hitting long. We came out and did some tee work on the field and some flips and some high-velocity sport pitch to where the ball is on him almost at the same reaction time as it is in the game." Fantasy Tip: Singleton has plenty of power, but he has posted a poor .178 average in 163 at-bats since his recall. He is a promising talent, and a must-have in long-term keeper fantasy formats, but right now he is not helping anyone in re-draft leagues. Comment () | Share: Astros | Might work out Rusney Castillo Mon, 28 Jul 2014 18:06:51 -0700 Cuban free-agent OF Rusney Castillo might get a private one-on-one workout with the Houston Astros, general manager Jeff Luhnow said Monday, July 28. The team had multiple scouts to watch his tryout in front of major league scouts and executives Saturday, July 26, in Miami. Comment () | Share: Astros | Willing to trade starting pitching Mon, 28 Jul 2014 16:11:16 -0700 The Houston Astros are willing to trade starting pitching this week in order to bolster their offense. SPs Brad Peacock, Scott Feldman, Jarred Cosart, Collin McHugh, Dallas Keuchel and Brett Oberholtzer could be shipped off, however, no deals are currently in the works. The 'Stros have scored only six runs in their last four games. Comment () | Share: Sun, 27 Jul 2014 11:47:31 -0700 The Houston Astros have optioned SP Brad Peacock to Triple-A Oklahoma City so that he can work on his fastball command, according to manager Bob Porter. SP Brett Oberholtzer will start in place of Peacock Monday, July 28, against the Oakland Athletics. Comment () | Share: Astros | Josh Zeid placed on disabled list Sun, 27 Jul 2014 11:44:37 -0700 The Houston Astros have placed P Josh Zeid (foot) on the 15-day disabled list because of a left foot injury. Comment () | Share: Astros | Activate Collin McHugh Sun, 27 Jul 2014 08:04:01 -0700 The Houston Astros activated SP Collin McHugh (finger) from the 15-day disabled list Sunday, July 27. Comment () | Share: Sun, 27 Jul 2014 08:03:35 -0700 The Houston Astros recalled SP Paul Clemens from Triple-A Oklahoma City Sunday, July 27. Comment () | Share: Astros | Marwin Gonzalez starting Saturday Sat, 26 Jul 2014 12:55:08 -0700 Houston Astros SS Marwin Gonzalez (hamstring) is back in the starting lineup against the Miami Marlins Saturday, July 26. He had been bothered by a tender right hamstring. Comment () | Share:  |
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