ABRAHAM TORO NEWS

Toro stepping up in Bregman's absence When Astros third baseman Alex Bregman suffered a left quad strain on Wednesday, manager Dusty Baker delivered a message to his team. “We al...

JUNE 19, 2021 • MLB.COM

Goes off in win Toro went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, a second run scored and a stolen base in Thursday's 10-2 win over the White Sox.

Impact Toro stepped in at third base for Alex Bregman (quadriceps), who was placed on the injured list Thursday. On Wednesday, the day of Bregman's injury, Houston manager Dusty Baker suggested the third baseman could miss significant time. Normally, this would be a spot for Aledmys Diaz, but he's on the injured list with a hand injury and not expected until after the All-Star break. That means at-bats become available for Toro and Robel Garcia. Since Garcia has more position flexibility, Baker might be inclined to keep him on the bench for late-game maneuvering and go with Toro as the primary fill-in for Bregman. He's hit well when given consistent playing time in the minors but has been unable to transition to a limited role in the majors the last three seasons.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Astros play White Sox, look to build on Urquidy's solid outing

Houston looks to follow up a strong outing by Thursday starter Jose Urquidy

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Altuve homers again, Astros beat White Sox 10-2

Jose Altuve homered for the fourth time in three games, Michael Brantley and Abraham Toro also connected, and the Houston Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 10-2

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Altuve slugs way into MLB history as Astros down Rangers 8-4

José Altuve homered twice and made major league history by hitting a leadoff homer one game after belting a walk-off grand slam to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-4 win over the Te...

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins Astros Toro was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact The 24-year-old return to the majors for the first time since late April with Kyle Tucker (illness) landing on the COVID-19 injured list. Toro is 1-for-12 this season and will provide infield depth with Aledmys Diaz (hand) also sidelined.

JUNE 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from injured list Toro (oblique) was activated from the 7-day injured list and will be in the lineup Friday for Triple-A Sugar Land, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old landed on the minor-league injured list in early May with a strained right oblique, but he'll make his season debut for Sugar Land on Friday. Toro appeared in six games for the Astros in April and went 1-for-12 with one walk.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers right oblique strain Toro was placed on the minor-league injured list Wednesday with a right oblique strain, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Toro was optioned to the alternate training site in late April, and it's not yet clear how much time he'll miss due to his injury. Once he's healthy, Toro will likely report to Triple-A Sugar Land.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to alternate site Toro was optioned to the Astros' alternate training site on Monday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Toro is no longer needed on the big-league roster with Jose Altuve returning from the COVID-19 injured list. He went 1-for-12 with a walk in his limited opportunities.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Path to regular starts blocked Toro is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Rockies, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Toro picked up a pair of starts last week after Alex Bregman missed five games while on the COVID-19 injured list, but the former likely won't see much use going forward after Bregman was reinstated from the IL on Wednesday. With the Triple-A season set to begin in May, Toro likely won't remain with the big club much longer, as the organization still wants him to play on an everyday basis in the minors.

APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Toro is not in the lineup Sunday at Seattle, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The 24-year-old is expected to see additional playing time with Alex Bregman (COVID-19 protocols) sidelined, but Toro won't start Sunday's contest. Aledmys Diaz will work at the hot corner in the series finale for Houston.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Toro started at third base and went 1-for-4 in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Mariners.

Impact Toro has started two of three games at third base since the Astros placed Alex Bregman on the COVID-19 protocols list. With Bregman unlikely to return before Thursday, Toro should be in line for at-bats in the short term. He's gone 1-for-7 with a walk over his two starts.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Toro isn't starting Friday's game against Seattle, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Toro went 0-for-3 with a walk Wednesday and is expected to serve as the primary third baseman for Houston while Alex Bregman is on the COVID-19 injured list. However, Aledmys Diaz will shift to third base while Alex De Goti serves as the starting second baseman Friday.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Replaces Bregman Toro started at third base and went 0-for-3 with a walk in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to Detroit.

Impact Toro was part of the wave of players added to the active roster after the Astros placed several players, including third baseman Alex Bregman, on the COVID-19 injured list. He's expected to be the primary fill-in at the hot corner until Bregman is cleared to play. Normally, this might be a job for Aledmys Diaz, but he's needed to cover second base for Jose Altuve, also on the COVID-19 injured list.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fulmer 1st win since 2018, Tigers sweep shorthanded Astros

Michael Fulmer earned his first win since 2018 and the Detroit Tigers built a big lead before holding off the short-handed Houston Astros 6-4 for a three-game sweep

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

5 Astros land on injured list because of COVID-19 protocols

The Houston Astros have placed second baseman Jose Altuve, third baseman Alex Bregman, designated hitter Yordan Álvarez, catcher Martín Maldonado and infielder Robel Garcia on the...

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up and starting Toro was recalled by the Astros and is starting Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle

Impact Toro will make his season debut at third base Wednesday, batting seventh. The 24-year-old was recalled after five Astros were placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, so Toro could see his fair share of playing time in the near future if the team's sidelined starters miss extended time.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Clears protocols Toro cleared the health and safety protocols and rejoined his teammates Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's already been announced that Toro didn't make the Astros' Opening Day roster, though that decision was apparently unrelated to his temporary quarantine. The Astros want Toro to get regular at-bats at the alternate site rather than being stuck on the bench in the big leagues. Robel Garcia and Aledmys Diaz will be the team's utility options to start the season.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Left off Opening Day roster Astros manager Dusty Baker confirmed Monday that Toro (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) won't be included on the Opening Day roster, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Though Toro remains away from the team as he completes a quarantine period due to contact-tracing concerns, that likely didn't play a factor in his omission from the Opening Day roster. Instead, the Astros likely determined that the 24-year-old third baseman would be best off playing regularly at minor-league camp, rather than serving as a lightly-used backup to Alex Bregman. Toro's demotion leaves Aledmys Diaz (hamstring) and Abraham Toro as the utility men on Houston's Opening Day roster.

MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Away from team due to protocols Astros manager Dusty Baker said Sunday that Toro is away from the team due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Baker said he's hopeful that Toro will be able to rejoin the team within a couple days, so for now, the third baseman looks like he's on track for Opening Day. If Houston elects to carry Toro on the 26-man active roster to begin the season, he'll likely be in store for limited reps as a backup at either corner-infield spot.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at 3B in opener Toro started at third base and went 0-for-2 in Sunday's spring game against the Marlins.

Impact Toro slotted in for the injured Alex Bregman (hamstring) in the spring opener for both teams. Bregman has been dealing with a sore hamstring and limited to hitting during workouts. The injury is not considered serious, and his absence from the lineup Sunday was expected. Toro appears to be the top fill-in at the hot corner, but he's been working to develop defensively at first base and left field during camp.

MARCH 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in for Bregman Toro has been filling in at third base during infield drills while Alex Bregman (hamstring) is limited to batting practice only, Ryan Herrera of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Toro entered camp with a mission to develop his skills at first base and left field and wasn't focused on third base, his primary position. He also has a lot to prove following 2020, when he slashed .149/.237/.276 and walked just three times over 97 plate appearances. As such, most of his offseason work was designed to make him more flexible at the plate and loosening up his swing. "It's just getting the league better, just trying to focus more and learning how they're pitching in the big leagues," Toro said. "If I do what I know I can do, I feel like this year I can have a good year." A healthy Bregman will be entrenched at third base, so Toro needs to work on his hitting if he's to gain more playing time at other positions.

FEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Betts homers, Dodgers beat Astros 8-1; LA fans still sore

Mookie Betts’ two-run homer highlighted a four-run fifth inning and the Dodgers defeated Houston 8-1 with angry Los Angeles fans letting the Astros have it again

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts at third base Toro went 1-for-3 in Monday's 6-0 loss to Oakland.

Impact Toro, who had one of Houston's seven singles, started at third base in place of the injured Alex Bregman (hamstring). He's started four of the past five games, but his playing time figures to take a hit, as Bregman is expected to come off the injured list Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Benefits from Altuve injury Toro started at third base and went 0-for-4 in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Angels.

Impact Toro emerged in the lineup because of second baseman Jose Altuve's knee injury. That prompted Aledmys Diaz, who had been filling in at third base for the injured Alex Bregman (hamstring), to slide over to second base. Altuve is expected to miss three games this weekend, including Saturday's doubleheader, so Toro could get at-bats both days.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE