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After throwing just five pitches, Boston Red Sox pitcher James Paxton was forced out of his start against the Houston Astros on Sunday. Paxton, who joined Boston from the Los Angeles Dodgers in late July, attempted to run toward first base to cover the bag on a ground ball to Dominic Smith. He barely made it off the mound, began holding his lower leg, and had to be helped off … [Read more...] about New Red Sox Starter Exits Pivotal Start With Injury

The Houston Astros designated reliever Rafael Montero for assignment on Wednesday, clearing space for Yusei Kikuchi and Caleb Ferguson on the active roster. TODAY’S ROSTER MOVES: The Astros two trade acquisitions, LHP Yusei Kikuchi (#16) and LHP Caleb Ferguson (#64), have both reported to the club’s active roster. To make room for the two, the Astros optioned RHP Seth Martinez … [Read more...] about Astros DFA Veteran Reliever, Activate New Pitchers

The Houston Astros have acquired left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and will send right-hander Jake Bloss, rookie outfielder Joey Loperfido and infielder Will Wagner to the Toronto Blue Jays, per Ken Rosenthal and Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Kikuchi is in the final year of a three-year, $36 million deal he signed with the Blue Jays before the 2022 season. He will be owed $10 million … [Read more...] about Sources: Astros Bolster Rotation Depth with Key Rental Starter

The Houston Astros are still atop of the American League West standings. However, pitching is a top priority for the Astros and so is exploring a variety of offensive additions. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, multiple people familiar with Houston’s thinking believe that the club is interested in Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Isaac Paredes. As Rome mentions, the … [Read more...] about Astros Need Lineup Help, Zeroing in On Power-Hitting Infielder

The 2024 MLB Draft is here. Teams will come together to make their picks with an eye toward the future. The draft will again be part of All-Star week and will feature 20 rounds, with the first 74 picks– the first two rounds, compensatory rounds, Competitive Balance Rounds and prospect promotion incentive selections on the first night. Days 2 (Rounds 3-10) and 3 (Rounds 11-20) … [Read more...] about 2024 MLB Draft Tracker: 1st-Round Results and Analysis