ABRAHAM TORO NEWS

Fills in at third Toro went 2-for-4 with a run scored in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Rangers.

Impact Toro started at third base as the Astros continue to manage the absence of Alex Bregman (hamstring). Recent reports indicate Bregman's rehab is progressing, and he could be activated on the upcoming 10-game road trip that begins Friday. That means Toro's window of plate appearances is closing.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks homer in nightcap Toro started at third base and went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the nightcap of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels.

Impact Toro, who sat out the first game in favor of Jack Mayfield, launched his third home run, which snapped an 0-for-15 run. Toro has been the primary replacement at third base as the Astros manage the hot corner since Alex Bregman suffered a hamstring injury.

AUGUST 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Angels beat Astros 12-5 to split DH caused by hurricane

Brian Goodwin drove in three runs, including a two-run single as part of a four-run first as the Los Angeles Angels snapped a three-game losing streak with a 12-5 win over the Hous...

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting for Game 1 Toro is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels.

Impact Toro is 0-for-12 with three strikeouts and zero walks over his last four games. Jack Mayfield will start at third base and hit ninth.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Receives day off Monday Toro isn't in the lineup Monday against the Angels.

Impact Toro had started the past eight games for the Astros, but he's gone hitless with three strikeouts over his last 12 at-bats. He'll get a breather Monday with Jack Mayfield starting at third base.

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Stock watch: The hard-hitting Sean Murphy, Abraham Toro's Sw/Str upside and more Sean Murphy, Franmil Reyes and Abraham Toro all have very encouraging advanced stats. Plus: can you bench Nolan Arenado on the road?

AUGUST 22, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hitless in five AB Toro went 0-for-5 and left five men on base in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Padres.

Impact Toro was one of many Houston hitters that failed to deliver runners in scoring position. He started at third base for the second straight game, filling in for the injured Alex Bregman (hamstring, IL). He's expected to get the majority of at-bats at the hot corner while Bregman is unavailable, but those at-bats could be hurtful to fantasy owners. Toro is batting just .152 over 46 at-bats in 2020.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs second homer Toro went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run Thursday against the Rockies.

Impact Toro took German Marquez deep in the fifth inning to record his second home run of the season. He's in line for a major uptick in at-bats, with both Alex Bregman (hamstring) and Aledmys Diaz (groin) currently on the injured list. Toro has been fairly unimpressive to this point, as he's managed just a .171/.261/.341 line across 46 plate appearances, though he should have the chance to get in a groove with more regular at-bats.

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Enters as replacement Toro entered Wednesday's game when third baseman Alex Bregman was removed with a hamstring injury. He went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in a 13-6 win over the Rockies.

Impact Toro entered as a pinch runner in the fourth inning when Bregman limped into second base with a double. He's the top backup at third base with Aledmys Diaz (groin) unavailable. Bregman is not expected to play Thursday's series finale, so Toro, who had served as the designated hitter the previous three games, could return to the starting lineup.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker homers, triples twice; Astros beat Rockies, 13-6

Kyle Tucker homered, hit two triples and drove in four runs, and the Houston Astros beat the Colorado Rockies 13-6 on Wednesday night for their seventh straight win

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bregman leaves game with apparent leg injury

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman left Wednesday night’s game against Colorado with an apparent leg injury

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes third straight start Toro started at designated hitter Tuesday and went 0-for-3 with a run scored in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Rockies.

Impact Toro made his third consecutive start as he's getting an opportunity with injuries hitting a number of Astros. Michael Brantley (quadriceps) and Yordan Alvarez (knee) are on the injured list while George Springer's wrist injury flared up Tuesday. The 23-year-old infielder has not taken advantage, going hitless (0-for-10) over the three-start run.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lowe, Meadows lead Rays to a 6-3 win over Yankees.

AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros top Rockies 2-1 in 11; Greinke, Senzatela fine thru 9

Myles Straw’s RBI single with one out in the 11th inning lifted the Houston Astros over the Colorado Rockies 2-1 and extended their winning streak to a season-high six games

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills in at DH Toro was added to Sunday's lineup as the designated hitter after Yordan Alvarez (knee) was scratched. He went 0-for-3 with a run scored in a 3-2 win over the Mariners.

Impact Toro has been an infrequent contributor for the Astros and would likely share the DH role with others if Alvarez misses significant time. Houston manager Dusty Baker was hopeful Alvarez can return to the lineup Monday against the Rockies, Richard Justice of MLB.com reports. Toro is slashing .148/.258/.296 over 31 plate appearances.

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker hits game-ending homer as Astros sweep Mariners 3-2

Kyle Tucker hit a game-ending homer in the ninth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 for their fourth straight win

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs top Tribe 7-2; Chicago's 12-3 start is best in 50 years

AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats solo home run Toro went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an RBI single and two runs scored in Wednesday's 14-7 loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Toro opened the scoring by plating Carlos Correa with a single in the second inning before scoring on a Kyle Tucker homer. The 23-year-old rookie then went yard himself in the fourth -- his first home run of the season. He has two RBI, five runs and a .158 batting average in 26 plate appearances, but Toro has hit well in the minor leagues and should keep getting opportunities -- if not everyday ones -- to bring his numbers up.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Calhoun's inside-the-park HR sparks D-backs past Astros 14-7

Kole Calhoun hit his first career inside-the-park homer with the help of a crazy bounce, David Peralta had four RBIs and the Arizona Diamondbacks used a nine-run burst in the fourt...

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels recover after giving up late lead, beat Astros in 10

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels rally twice, snap 3-game skid, beat Astros 5-4 in 10

The Los Angeles Angels snapped their three-game skid with a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Day off Saturday Brantley is not in the lineup Saturday against the Angels, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Brantley sits for the first time this season. Kyle Tucker moves out to left field in his absence, with Abraham Toro serving as the designated hitter.

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injury clarified Diaz's injury suffered during Friday's win over the Mariners was to his right groin, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The injury was originally considered a leg strain, so this provides clarity for fantasy players. Diaz, who started the game as the designated hitter in place of the injured Yordan Alvarez (undisclosed), was replaced by Abraham Toro.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in for injured Diaz Toro entered Friday's game after Aledmys Diaz suffered a right groin injury. He went 1-for-1 with a walk and a double.

Impact Diaz, who started as the designated hitter, tweaked the groin while running the bases during the Astros' five-run fifth inning. With Yordan Alvarez (undisclosed) weeks away from activity, the Astros will need a DH, so Toro may be in line for regular plate appearances depending on the severity of Diaz's injury.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers leg injury Diaz felt a strain in his leg during Friday's win against the Mariners, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Diaz went 1-for-2 with a run in Friday's win, but he was replaced late in the game by Abraham Toro. Manager Dusty Baker revealed after the game that Diaz is being examined Friday night for a leg strain that he felt during the game. Whether the issue impacts the 29-year-old's availability going forward remains to be seen.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE