BROOKS RALEY NEWS

Lit up in return Raley allowed two runs on one hit, one walk and a hit batsman without retiring a batter in Monday's 11-8 loss to the Mariners.

Impact With a couple of Houston's more trusted relievers unavailable, manager Dusty Baker had to go with Ryne Stanek and then Raley in the bottom of the eighth inning. Houston led 8-7 before Stanek came in, but Seattle plated four to complete a comeback from a 7-0 deficit. This was Raley's first outing since coming off the COVID-19 protocols list, and he was ejected after three hitters. With runners on first and second, he walked Tom Murphy, gave up a grand slam to Dylan Moore, then hit J.P. Crawford, prompting the ejection.

JULY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moore slam completes 7-run comeback as Mariners stun Astros

Dylan Moore hit a grand slam in the eighth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners to an 11-8 comeback win against the Houston Astros

JULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Greinke leads Astros to 3-1 win; Rangers lose 12th straight

Zack Greinke threw six solid innings, Abraham Toro homered and the Houston Astros sent Texas to its 12th straight loss, beating the Rangers 3-1

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back from COVID IL Raley (undisclosed) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Sunday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Impact The left-hander has been on the shelf since July 8, but he's cleared the health and safety protocols and is ready for game action. Raley made one rehab appearance with Triple-A Sugar Land last week to clear the way for his return.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Greinke scheduled to start for Houston against Texas

The Astros will roll out Zack Greinke to the mound Sunday and the Rangers plan to give Taylor Hearn the start

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws to batters Friday Raley (COVID-19 protocols) threw live batting practice Friday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Raley, who was placed on the injured list for health and safety protocols July 8, had made one rehab appearance this past Tuesday for Triple-A Sugar Land before engaging in Friday's session. The Astros did not have an update on his next step.

JULY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Valdez expected to start for Houston against Texas

The Astros are expected to send Framber Valdez to the mound Saturday and the Rangers plan to give Kyle Gibson the start

JULY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Allard expected to start for the Rangers against Astros

The Rangers will start Kolby Allard on Friday while the Astros are expected to counter with Jake Odorizzi

JULY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hernandez, Indians top Astros 1st time in 6 tries this year

Rookie Ernie Clement had a season-high three RBIs and Cesar Hernandez hit a tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 5-4 win over the Houston A...

JULY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts rehab assignment Raley (COVID-19 protocols) reported to Triple-A Sugar Land for a rehab assignment Tuesday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Raley has cleared the COVID protocols and is nearing his return from the injured list. He's expected to pitch Tuesday for Sugar Land, and it's unclear if he'll require additional appearances before being activated.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Likely needs rehab stint Raley (COVID-19 protocols) rejoin the Astros on Monday but is expected to require a rehab assignment before being activated from the COVID injured list, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic...

Impact The left-hander has been in the health and safety protocols since July 8, but he's cleared said protocols and is now back with the team. Raley last saw game action July 4, so it's not a major surprise he'll need a game or two in the minors to get back up to speed.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Greinke expected to start for the Astros against the Indians

The Indians will start J.C

JULY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valdez expected to start for the Astros against White Sox

The Astros will start Framber Valdez on Sunday while the White Sox are expected to counter with Carlos Rodon

JULY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giolito expected to start as White Sox host the Astros

The White Sox are expected to send Lucas Giolito to the mound Saturday and the Astros plan to give Jake Odorizzi the start

JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cease scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Houston

The White Sox will send Dylan Cease to the mound Friday and the Astros will give Lance McCullers Jr. the start

JULY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valdez scheduled to start as Houston hosts New York

The Yankees will start Jameson Taillon on Sunday and the Astros are expected to counter with Framber Valdez

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unlikely to return Sunday Manager Dusty Baker doesn't expect Raley (COVID-19 protocols) to rejoin the Astros for Sunday's game against the Yankees, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Raley figures to be healthy and good-to-go when the Astros open the second half against the White Sox next Friday.

JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cole, Yankees to face Greinke, Astros

The Yankees will start Gerrit Cole on Saturday and the Astros are expected to counter with Zack Greinke

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros star Correa out for health and safety protocols

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has been placed on the injured list due to health and safety protocols

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Odorizzi expected to start as Houston hosts New York

The Astros will roll out Jake Odorizzi to the mound Friday and the Yankees plan to give Nestor Cortes Jr. the start

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong start by Montas leads Athletics over Astros 2-1

Jed Lowrie and Matt Olson drove in a run each to back a strong start by Frankie Montas and give the Oakland Athletics a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros on Thursday

JULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out for health protocols Raley was placed on the injured list due to health and safety protocols Thursday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The language of the announcement makes it clear that Raley is on the COVID-19 injured list, though whether he's tested positive for the virus himself or is merely in the protocol for contact-tracing purposes remains to be seen. Ralph Garza was recalled in a corresponding move.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Closes out Cleveland Raley struck out one over a scoreless 10th inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over Cleveland.

Impact Raley was the choice to close out the game because Ryan Pressly was unavailable after throwing three consecutive days. It was Raley's second save of the season.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gurriel scores on error in 10th, Astros sweep Indians 4-3

Yuli Gurriel scored on a two-out error by pitcher Emmanuel Clase in the 10th inning, allowing the Houston Astros to beat the skidding Cleveland Indians 4-3 and complete a four-game...

JULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Correa keys Astros' big inning in 6-3 win over Indians

Carlos Correa had an RBI double to spark Houston's four-run third inning and the Astros defeated the Cleveland Indians 6-3

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS