11:30pm: Houston will recall Joey Loperfido to take Tucker’s place on the active roster, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com (on X). Loperfido debuted earlier this season and hit .333/.381/.436 with a homer in 14 games. 8:36pm: The Astros have placed star outfielder Kyle Tucker on the 10-day injured list with a right shin contusion, tweets Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. … [Read more...] about Astros Place Kyle Tucker On Injured List
Jose Urquidy To Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
The Astros announced that right-hander Jose Urquidy will undergo elbow surgery, ending his 2024 season. Houston also confirmed that righty Cristian Javier will undergo season-ending elbow surgery, as was first reported yesterday by The Athletic’s Chandler Rome. The team didn’t specify the nature of either surgery, though Rome indicated in his original report that Javier will … [Read more...] about Jose Urquidy To Undergo Season-Ending Elbow Surgery
Astros To Select Nick Hernandez
The Astros announced they have selected right-hander Nick Hernandez to their roster, with left-hander Parker Mushinski optioned in a corresponding move. Righty José Urquidy, who is slated for season-ending surgery, was be transferred to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot. Chandler Rome of The Athletic relayed the moves on X prior to the official announcement (link … [Read more...] about Astros To Select Nick Hernandez
Astros Acquire Nick Hernandez From Padres
The Astros announced they’ve acquired minor league reliever Nick Hernandez from the Padres (link via Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle). San Diego receives cash considerations in return. Hernandez was not on the Padres’ 40-man roster and will not immediately occupy a roster spot in Houston. It’s a homecoming for the 29-year-old Hernandez in a few respects. He’s a … [Read more...] about Astros Acquire Nick Hernandez From Padres
Dana Brown: “Don’t See Any Scenario” Where Astros Sell At Deadline
The Astros came back to beat the Cardinals tonight. They’re now 27-34, seven games below .500 and as many back of the Mariners in the AL West. Houston has yet to fire on all cylinders as they seek an eighth straight trip to the AL Championship Series; they’ve yet to climb above .500 after starting the season with a four-game sweep at the hands of the Yankees. Even as the team … [Read more...] about Dana Brown: “Don’t See Any Scenario” Where Astros Sell At Deadline