ImpactRoss has been out since undergoing surgery to remove a bone spur from his right elbow in early March. He's taking steps in the right direction but still needs a few weeks to build up to a starter's workload.
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Joe Ross - Tosses pair of simulated inningsRoss (elbow) threw two simulated innings at the Nationals' extended spring training complex Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Stephen Strasburg - Throws two simulated inningsStrasburg (neck) threw two innings in a simulated game at extended spring training Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
ImpactStrasburg has been out all year as he makes his way back from thoracic outlet surgery. It's a big step to see him throwing in a simulated game, but he still has several weeks to go before being activated from the injured list. He'll have to go through a full spring build-up process as he gradually increases his pitch count.
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Astros acquire utilityman Dubón in trade with Giants
The Houston Astros acquired utilityman Mauricio Dubón in a trade with the San Francisco Giants on Saturday.MAY 14, 2022
Chas McCormick - Retreats to bench SaturdayMcCormick isn't starting Saturday against the Nationals.
ImpactMcCormick has gone 1-for-16 with an RBI and six strikeouts over his last six games, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last four matchups. Jose Siri will draw the start in center field and lead off.
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Jeremy Peña - Remains out of lineupPena (knee) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.
ImpactGeneral manager James Click said Saturday that Pena isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list, but the shortstop will remain out of the lineup for a second straight game. Aledmys Diaz will start at shortstop and bat seventh.
MAY 14, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jose Altuve - Officially not starting SaturdayAltuve (undisclosed) isn't starting Saturday against the Nationals.
ImpactAltuve was removed from Friday's game against Washington as a precautionary measure after slipping on the grass, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game. However, manager Dusty Baker said Altuve was due for a day off anyway, while general manager James Click is optimistic that the second baseman will avoid a trip to the injured list. Altuve should be considered day-to-day, while Niko Goodrum will start at second base and bat eighth Saturday.
MAY 14, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Alcides Escobar - Not in Saturday's lineupEscobar isn't starting Saturday against the Astros.
ImpactEscobar returned to the lineup Friday against Houston and went 0-for-4 with an RBI and a strikeout. He'll get a breather Saturday while Dee Strange-Gordon starts at shortstop and bats eighth.
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