Astros Lose De Los Santos, Get Matthews Back as Burrows Begins Rehab
With seven games remaining and their postseason hopes hanging in the balance, the Houston Astros made several roster moves Saturday that could affect their options over the final week of the regular season. Right-hander Enyel De Los Santos was placed on…
Carlos Correa Will Not Return to Astros This Season
Carlos Correa’s attempt to make a late-season return to the Astros has ended. Manager Joe Espada announced Tuesday that Correa will not play again this season after experiencing soreness in his surgically repaired left ankle as he increased his workload…
Carlos Correa Could Begin Rehab Assignment This Week
Carlos Correa’s attempt to return to the Astros this season has taken another significant step, with the team hoping to get him into minor-league games as soon as this week. Manager Joe Espada said Sunday that the Astros would like Correa to play “a game…
Astros Lose Steven Okert to Hamstring Strain
The Houston Astros will be without one of their most reliable relievers for at least the next 10 games. Left-hander Steven Okert was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right hamstring strain, retroactive to Sept. 1. The Astros recalled…
Mike Burrows’ Astros Return Delayed by Shoulder Inflammation
The Astros entered September hoping Mike Burrows could provide some much-needed stability to a rotation that has struggled to deliver innings. Instead, another injury has put his return on hold. Burrows felt discomfort in his right shoulder while playing…
Carlos Correa Cleared for Next Step in Astros Comeback
Carlos Correa’s season may not be over after all. Nearly four months after undergoing surgery to repair the peroneus brevis tendon in his left ankle, Correa received clearance Tuesday to continue ramping up his rehabilitation at the Astros’ spring…
Jeremy Peña X-Rays Negative After 100 MPH Hit-by-Pitch
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña received encouraging news after leaving Wednesday night’s 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels with a right hand contusion. X-rays on Peña’s hand were negative after he was struck on the middle knuckle by a 100 mph…
Mike Burrows Takes Encouraging Step Toward Astros Return
Mike Burrows may be working his way back into the Astros’ pitching plans at exactly the right time. The Houston right-hander threw 4â…“ scoreless innings in Sugar Land’s 1–0 win over Round Rock on Friday, allowing three hits and one walk while…
Carlos Correa Back on the Field
Carlos Correa isn’t closing the door. Speaking with reporters Saturday for the first time since his ankle surgery, the Astros third baseman said he hasn’t given up on the idea of playing again before the year is out. “We’ll…
Spencer Arrighetti Lands on Injured List
The Houston Astros placed starter Spencer Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right foot nerve irritation, a day after he exited his start against the White Sox before the second inning. Houston recalled left-hander Bryan King from…