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HOUSTON ASTROS 88-73 · 1ST IN AL WEST
88-73 · 1ST IN AL WEST
As Framber Valdez heads to the injured list, where will the Astros turn for innings? Even with Justin Verlander close to rejoining the major league rotation, the Astros must find a way to fill innings.
Alvarez leads Astros against the Royals after 4-hit game
The Houston Astros play the Kansas City Royals after Yordan Alvarez had four hits against the Royals on TuesdayAPRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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APRIL 10 • MLB.COM
Cristian Javier - Pitches into sixth versus Royals Javier pitched 5.1 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out four batters in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Royals.
Impact Javier was able to extend his scoreless streak to 15 innings to open the 2024 campaign, blanking the Royals through four frames Tuesday. The right-hander ran into trouble in the bottom of the fifth inning, surrendering a two-out two-run triple to Bobby Witt before another unearned run came around to score later in the frame. Through three starts, Javier has produced a 1.10 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with 13 strikeouts over 16.1 innings. He's tentatively set to return to the mound Sunday at home versus the Rangers.
APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE
Royals nip Astros in 10 for fifth straight win Salvador Perez slashed a game-ending single in the bottom of the 10th inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the visiting Houston Ast...
APRIL 10 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Salvador Perez leads Royals past Astros 4-3 for 5th straight win
Salvador Perez hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Houston Astros 4-3 for their fifth consecutive victoryAPRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros vs. Royals Prediction, Odds, Picks - April 10
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Report: Astros call up top pitching prospect Spencer Arrighetti Right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, the Houston Astros’ top pitching prospect, will make his major league debut on Wednesday against the host K...
APRIL 10 • SUNHERALD.COM
Astros' Framber Valdez hits injured list with elbow issue amid rash of pitcher injuries
The Houston Astros have placed All-Star left-hander Framber Valdez on the injured list due to elbow inflammation, making him the latest star...APRIL 10
Astros left-hander Framber Valdez put on injured list with elbow inflammation
Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez was placed on the 15-day injured list because of elbow inflammation as manager Joe Espada said he d he hoped the pitcher will miss only a...APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Oliver Ortega - Moved to 60-day IL Ortega (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day IL to create a 40-man spot Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The Astros placed Ortega on the 15-day injured list at the end of March. The righty found himself facing a recovery timeline of 3-4 months after undergoing surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. The 27-year-old is being shifted to the 60-day IL to create a 40-man roster spot for Wander Suero.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Framber Valdez - Lands on injured list Valdez was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with left elbow inflammation, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact It's not a major surprise after the left-hander was scratched from his start Monday due to elbow soreness. Valdez will be shut down from throwing for the next couple days before being reevaluated, so at this point he's without a clear timeline for his return beyond the 15-day minimum for the injured list.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Wander Suero - Selected from Triple-A Suero was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday to join the bullpen, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The Astros signed Suero to a minor-league contract in December. In just eight innings at the Majors last season, the right-hander surrendered seven earned runs with the Dodgers. In a corresponding move, Oliver Ortega was transferred to the 60-day IL to create a 40-man spot for the 32-year-old.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Seth Martinez - Works effectively in long relief Martinez (1-0) allowed one hit and no walks while striking out two across 3.2 scoreless innings to earn the win Monday against the Rangers.
Impact The Astros pitching staff was put in a tough position after Framber Valdez (elbow) was scratched. That was exacerbated after Blair Henley managed only one out while allowing five runs, but Martinez followed him into the game and managed to tally his 11 outs on just 32 pitches. Martinez is capable of working multiple innings in relief but has never started a big-league game, so he'll almost certainly return to a more traditional role out of the bullpen moving forward.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
MJ Melendez, Royals vie to stay hot in opener vs. Astros The Kansas City Royals are riding high as they head into Tuesday night’s opener of a three-game series against the visiting Houston Astros.T...
APRIL 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Royals host the Astros on 5-game home win streak
The Kansas City Royals, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Houston AstrosAPRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yordan Alvarez, Astros outslug Rangers Yordan Alvarez recorded a three-hit game and Victor Caratini slugged a three-run homer as the Houston Astros rallied for a 10-5 victory over...
APRIL 9 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Astros, Yordan Alvarez outslug Rangers Yordan Alvarez recorded a three-hit game and Victor Caratini slugged a three-run homer as the Houston Astros rallied for a 10-5 victory over...
APRIL 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Long gone! Alvarez's big HR, big night helps seal split with Texas ARLINGTON -- With ace pitcher Framber Valdez headed back to Houston to have his sore left elbow examined by doctors, Blair Henley was plucke...
APRIL 9 • MLB.COM
Alvarez and Caratini homer as Astros beat Rangers 10-5 for a series split after Valdez scratched
Yordan Alvarez and Victor Caratini homered as Houston rallied from an early deficit to beat the Texas Rangers 10-5 after Astros scheduled starter Framber Valdez was scratched becau...APRIL 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Framber Valdez's elbow soreness accentuates Astros' lack of pitching depth The Astros would only acknowledge that Valdez would miss one start, but they flew him back to Houston for further evaluations.
APRIL 9 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Astros scratch LHP Framber Valdez (elbow soreness) vs. Rangers The Houston Astros scratched All-Star left-handed starter Framber Valdez on Monday, citing left elbow soreness.Valdez, 30, was slated to sta...
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