Houston Astros news, rumors and injuries
Astros | Yulieski Gurriel, Brian McCann get some rest
Sun, 22 Apr 2018 10:22:26 -0700
Houston Astros 1B Yulieski Gurriel and C Brian McCann are out of the lineup against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, April 22. INF/OF Marwin Gonzalez will get the nod at first base and hit sixth, while C Max Stassi will fill in behind the plate and bat eighth.
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Astros | Ken Giles returns to action Friday
Sat, 21 Apr 2018 07:59:07 -0700
Houston Astros RHP Ken Giles (back) tossed a scoreless inning against the Chicago White Sox Friday, April 20, after having missed several games due to back tightness.
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Astros | Ken Giles has back issue
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 22:19:37 -0700
Houston Astros RHP Ken Giles (back) was unavailable throughout the team's four-game series against the Seattle Mariners that concluded Thursday, April 19, due to tightness in his back. The team does not believe Giles will need to be placed on the disabled list, but they're monitoring his situation closely.
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Astros | Tony Sipp to be activated
Tue, 17 Apr 2018 23:13:05 -0700
Houston Astros LHP Tony Sipp (oblique) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Wednesday, April 18. To clear room, RHP James Hoyt was optioned to Class AAA Fresno following the team's game Tuesday, April 17.
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Astros | Houston sitting a pair of regulars
Mon, 16 Apr 2018 17:56:18 -0700
Houston Astros C Brian McCann and OF Josh Reddick are absent from the lineup against the Seattle Mariners on Monday, April 16. C Max Stassi will fill in behind the plate and hit eighth, OF Jake Marisnick will get the start in center and bat ninth, while INF/OF Marwin Gonzalez will play in left field and hit seventh.
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Astros | Evan Gattis takes a seat
Sun, 15 Apr 2018 14:45:20 -0700
Houston Astros DH Evan Gattis is not in the lineup versus the Texas Rangers on Sunday, April 15. 1B Yulieski Gurriel will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth instead.
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Astros | Yulieski Gurriel activated
Fri, 13 Apr 2018 14:57:05 -0700
Houston Astros 1B Yulieski Gurriel (hand) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Friday, April 13.
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Astros | Astros option J.D. Davis
Thu, 12 Apr 2018 18:33:37 -0700
Houston Astros INF J.D. Davis was optioned to Class AAA Fresno on Thursday, April 12.
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Astros | Yulieski Gurriel due back Friday
Wed, 11 Apr 2018 08:56:06 -0700
Houston Astros 1B Yulieski Gurriel (hand) is expected to return Friday, April 13.
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Astros | Tony Sipp placed on DL
Tue, 10 Apr 2018 22:50:22 -0700
Houston Astros LHP Tony Sipp (oblique) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday, April 10. In a corresponding move, RHP James Hoyt was promoted from Class AAA Frisco.
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Astros | Josh Reddick dealing with illness
Mon, 09 Apr 2018 21:22:17 -0700
Houston Astros OF Josh Reddick (illness) did not play in the club's game Monday, April 9, against the Minnesota Twins due to an illness, according to manager A.J. Hinch. He was available to pinch hit, however.
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Astros | George Springer exits early Sunday
Sun, 08 Apr 2018 14:36:37 -0700
Houston Astros OF George Springer (leg) was removed from the game against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, April 8, after six innings due to leg soreness. Manager A.J. Hinch told reporters following the game he expects Springer to be in the lineup versus the Minnesota Twins on Monday, April 9, as the designated hitter.
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Astros | Brian McCann catches a break
Sun, 08 Apr 2018 10:27:10 -0700
Houston Astros C Brian McCann is absent from the lineup against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, April 8. C Max Stassi will handle catching duties and hit eighth.
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Astros | James Hoyt activated, optioned
Sat, 07 Apr 2018 11:04:37 -0700
Houston Astros RHP James Hoyt (oblique) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Saturday, April 7, and has been optioned to Class AAA Fresno.
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Astros | James Hoyt begins rehab assignment
Sat, 07 Apr 2018 05:33:19 -0700
Houston Astros RHP James Hoyt (oblique) started a rehab assignment with Class AAA Fresno Thursday, April 5.
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