11:23am: Manager Joe Espada confirmed that Bloss will be called up to start Friday’s game, per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle on X. 11:05am: The Astros are expected to promote pitching prospect Jake Bloss from Double-A to the majors, per a report from Chandler Rome and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The young righty will be making his major league debut by starting … [Read more...] about Astros To Promote Jake Bloss
MLBTR Podcast: José Abreu’s Release, Betts and Yamamoto Hit The IL And Even More Injuries
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The Astros releasing José … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: José Abreu’s Release, Betts and Yamamoto Hit The IL And Even More Injuries
Astros Place Justin Verlander On Injured List
The Astros announced that they have placed right-hander Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list due to neck discomfort, retroactive to June 16. Right-hander Nick Hernandez has been recalled from Triple-A as the corresponding move. Verlander, 41, was supposed to start for the Astros on Saturday but was scratched due to the discomfort in his neck. The pitcher told Chandler … [Read more...] about Astros Place Justin Verlander On Injured List
Dana Brown, Joe Espada Discuss Astros First Base Plans
After the Astros released veteran first baseman Jose Abreu yesterday, the move left a clear hole in the club’s lineup at first base. Both GM Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada have since spoken to media about the club’s plans at the position, as relayed by Matt Young of the Houston Chronicle. As noted by Young, Brown told reporters that first baseman Jon Singleton, who received … [Read more...] about Dana Brown, Joe Espada Discuss Astros First Base Plans
Astros Select Luis Contreras
The Astros announced this morning that they’ve selected the contract of right-hander Luis Contreras to the big league roster. Contreras’s first appearance will be his MLB debut. Right-hander Nick Hernandez was optioned to Triple-A in order to make room for Contreras on the roster, while Cristian Javier was transferred to the 60-day injured list in order to clear a 40-man roster … [Read more...] about Astros Select Luis Contreras