AUSTIN PRUITT NEWS

Transferred to 60-day IL Pruitt (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact He had surgery in September to repair a hairline fracture in his elbow and evidently won't be ready to return to game action until June at the earliest.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Montas expected to start for Athletics at Astros

The Houston Astros face the Oakland Athletics

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCullers Jr. expected to start for Houston against Oakland

The Houston Astros host the Oakland Athletics

APRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Javier to start home opener for Houston against Oakland

The Houston Astros hit the field for the first time in 2021 against the Oakland Athletics

APRIL 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bundy expected to start for the Angels against the Astros

The Houston Astros take on the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Placed on injured list Pruitt (elbow) landed on the 10-day list as expected Thursday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Pruitt was always expected to miss the start of the season while recovering from September elbow surgery. It's not yet clear when the Astros think he'll be ready to go.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected for season's start Pruitt (elbow) is not expected to be ready for the start of the season, Brian McTaggart of the Astros' official site reports.

Impact Pruitt underwent surgery last September for a hairline fracture in his right elbow after missing the abbreviated 2020 season. He had been in the mix for a spot in the rotation during the first training camp prior to the pandemic, but the elbow put the kibosh on any chances to start when the season opened in July. Once healthy, the right-hander is expected to serve in a swing role with multiple innings as a reliever or starter/opener.

FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Where Astros swingman Austin Pruitt stands in his rehab from elbow surgery The Astros acquired Pruitt in a trade a year ago, but an arm injury wiped out his first season with his hometown team.

JANUARY 7, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Astros tender arb-eligibles, agree with Pruitt As expected, the Astros on Wednesday tendered contracts to their three arbitration-eligible players: shortstop Carlos Correa, starting pitch...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • MLB.COM

Astros offer contracts to Correa, Díaz, McCullers

The Houston Astros have offered contracts to arbitration-eligible shortstop Carlos Correa, infielder Aledmys Díaz and right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. The Astros, who made the play...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Avoids arbitration with Astros Pruitt (elbow) agreed to a one-year, $617,500 contract with the Astros on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact He underwent surgery in September to repair a hairline fracture in his elbow, but he is supposed to be available sometime early in the 2021 season. Pruitt profiles as a swing man or long reliever for Houston.

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Starting game No. 5 Valdez is scheduled to start Tuesday's series opener against the Dodgers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The 26-year-old and Brandon Bielak were competing for the final rotation spot during summer camp, but Valdez was able to secure the job. Valdez had a 5.86 ERA and 1.67 WHIP over 70.2 innings at the major-league level last season, and he may not have a long leash if he struggles again during the shortened season. Jose Urquidy (undisclosed) and Austin Pruitt (elbow) aren't available to start the season but figure to be options for the rotation eventually, and Bielak could also remain a factor.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

AL West Preview Capsules

JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AL East Preview Capsules

JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Feeling better but will miss time Pruitt's elbow is feeling better, but he expects to miss at least a week at the start of the season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pruitt has been dealing with elbow inflammation, something he also dealt with back in spring training. He was considered to be in contention for a spot in the back of the Astros' rotation, which may have an extra slot available due to the absence of Jose Urquidy (undisclosed), but his inability to build up to a starter's workload may rule him out of that conversation. Framber Valdez appears to be in line to win the job.

JULY 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with elbow Pruitt has developed inflammation in his right elbow, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Houston manager Dusty Baker indicated Tuesday that Pruitt was ailing for an undisclosed reason, so knowing it's an elbow injury clarifies the picture. Pruitt is one of several starters that are expected to serve as depth and was in the mix as a possible replacement for No. 4 starter Jose Urquidy, who was placed on the 10-day injured list for an undisclosed reason.

JULY 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with apparent injury Manager Dusty Baker said Tuesday that Pruitt is "ailing" for an undisclosed reason, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's unclear what issue Pruitt is dealing with, but Baker listed him among two other teammates that have been limited with apparent injuries. Whether the ailment impacts Pruitt's availability for the start of the regular season remains to be seen. The 30-year-old made 14 appearances (two starts) for the Rays last season, posting a 4.40 ERA and 1.26 WHIP across 47 innings.

JULY 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rays edged by Mariners after Mitch Haniger's walk-off homer in 13th inning

The Tampa Bay Rays and Seattle Mariners battled each other hard all night before Mitch Haniger's 13th inning walk-off home run ended it at Safeco Field.

JUNE 2, 2018