Greinke, Astros to face Rodriguez, Red Sox
The Astros will start Zack Greinke on Thursday and the Red Sox are expected to counter with Eduardo RodriguezJUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Picks up first win Odorizzi (1-3) allowed three runs on three hits and a walk with six strikeouts in five innings. He earned the win Wednesday versus Boston.
Impact The right-hander got off to a shaky start by allowing two runs in the first inning. Odorizzi allowed only one more hit after that, a solo home run by Xander Bogaerts in the fourth. Houston was able to maintain its lead thanks to four innings of one-hit ball out of the bullpen from Cristian Javier. Odorizzi hasn't found much success on the mound with a 6.75 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 23:8 K:BB across 21.1 innings this season. Wednesday was just the second time in six starts the 31-year-old was able to complete five innings. He lines up to face Texas next week, although it's unclear if he'll stay in the rotation once Lance McCullers (shoulder) returns.
JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Odorizzi solid in 1st win since ’19, Astros beat Red Sox 8-3 Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman homered to help Jake Odorizzi pick up his first win since 2019, and the Houston Astros rolled past the Boston R...
JUNE 10, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Odorizzi solid in 1st win since '19, Astros beat Red Sox 8-3
Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman homered to help Jake Odorizzi pick up his first win since 2019, and the Houston Astros rolled past the Boston Red Sox 8-3JUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros visit Boston, aim to build on Valdez's solid showing
Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Tuesday starter Framber ValdezJUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alvarez, Correa lead Astros, end Boston's 5-game win streak
Carlos Correa and Yordan Alvarez homered to back Framber Valdez, and the Houston Astros ended Boston’s five-game winning streak, beating the Red Sox 7-1JUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perez scheduled to start as Boston hosts Houston
The Astros will start Framber Valdez on Tuesday while the Red Sox are expected to counter with Martin PerezJUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggles in loss Odorizzi (0-3) was charged with the loss against the Red Sox on Thursday after allowing three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two across three innings.
Impact After a strong return to the rotation following a month-long absence due to a right forearm strain, Odorizzi struggled with command Thursday, needing 72 pitches to make it through three innings. It could have gone worse, as all of his damage came from a three-run homer by Christian Arroyo in the second frame, but it was enough to give the Red Sox the lead for good. The 31-year-old has now failed to pitch five full innings in four of his five starts and just doesn't seem to have it this year. The shaky outing puts Odorizzi's season stats at a 7.16 ERA and 1.47 WHIP. He'll look to turn things around during his next projected start in a road rematch with Boston on Wednesday.
JUNE 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pérez's strong start helps Boston over Houston 5-1
Martín Pérez pitched 7 2/3 scoreless innings to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Houston AstrosJUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston takes on Boston after Valdez's strong performance
Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Framber ValdezJUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Valdez pitches 7 strong innings, Astros beat Red Sox 2-1
Framber Valdez pitched seven strong innings and Kyle Tucker had two hits as the Houston Astros handed Nick Pivetta his first loss of the season in a 2-1 win over the Boston Red SoxJUNE 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Effective in no-decision Odorizzi did not factor in the decision against San Diego on Saturday despite allowing only one run over 5.1 innings. He allowed three hits and one walk while striking out four.
Impact The veteran missed over a month due to a right forearm strain, but he returned in style by posting easily his best start of the season. Odorizzi got through five scoreless frames but was pulled after giving up a pair of singles and notching only one out in the sixth frame, and one of the baserunners he left subsequently came around to score. Prior to Saturday, the right-hander had failed to pitch five full innings in any of his four starts, and he still holds an unpleasant 6.75 ERA overall this season. Odorizzi is tentatively scheduled to next face Boston at home Thursday.
MAY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tatis tying HR in 9th, Myers HR in 12th, Padres beat Astros
Fernando Tatis Jr. launched a monstrous, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to tie it, Wil Myers hit a three-run drive in the 12th and the San Diego Padres beat the...MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros demote Enoli Paredes to make roster room for Jake Odorizzi Enoli Paredes starred as a rookie in 2020, but his struggles accentuate the broader...
MAY 29, 2021 • HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM
Activated ahead of start Odorizzi (forearm) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Saturday's start against the Padres, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Odorizzi missed just over a month due to a right forearm strain but recently made two rehab appearances with Triple-A Sugar Land, and he was up to 77 pitches in his most recent rehab start. The right-hander struggled prior to landing on the injured list and posted a 10.13 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in eight innings across three starts. His spot in the rotation should be secure while Lance McCullers (shoulder) is on the 10-day injured list, but he'll likely have to show better results if he hopes to remain in the rotation after McCullers returns. Right-hander Enoli Paredes was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Darvish, Padres to face Odorizzi, Astros
The Astros will send Jake Odorizzi to the mound Saturday and the Padres will give Yu Darvish the startMAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres score 7 in 11th, beat Astros 10-3; SD now 7-0 vs AL
Fernando Tatis Jr. and Tommy Pham both homered, then helped out with an RBI each in a seven-run 11th inning that sent the San Diego Padres over the Houston Astros 10-3MAY 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros slug 3 homers to end skid with 5-2 win over Dodgers
Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and Aledmys Díaz homered, and the Houston Astros stopped a four-game slide by topping Trevor Bauer and the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2MAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to rejoin rotation Saturday The Astros plan to activate Odorizzi (forearm) from the 10-day injured list and have him start Saturday's game against the Padres, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Houston's rotation is inching closer to full health; in addition to Odorizzi, Framber Valdez (finger) will be activated from the IL to start Friday's series opener against San Diego, while Jose Urquidy (shoulder) looks poised to return from the IL to start Monday against the Red Sox. Meanwhile, Lance McCullers was placed on the IL on Wednesday with a sore shoulder, though manager Dusty Baker suggested that the right-hander would likely miss a short period of time. Odorizzi's spot in the rotation should be secure at least until McCullers is reinstated, but the former may need to deliver better results than he showed prior to being shut down with the strained forearm to ensure he stays in the rotation throughout the season. After a delayed start to the season due to signing with Houston until early March, Odorizzi posted a 10.13 ERA and 1.62 WHIP over three short starts before landing on the IL with the arm issue.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Up to 77 pitches in rehab start Odorizzi (forearm) threw 77 pitches across 4.2 scoreless innings for Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact This was Odorizzi's second rehab outing, and he appears to be nearing a return to the majors, although manager Dusty Baker did not know if another rehab start is needed. The right-hander has been sidelined since April 26 with a right pronator muscle strain.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers in action against the Astros after Kershaw's strong showing
Los Angeles looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter Clayton KershawMAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros look to end 3-game losing streak against Dodgers
Houston is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Los AngelesMAY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rehab pushed to Monday Odorizzi (forearm) will make his second rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact A rainout Saturday scuttled the Skeeters' rotation plans for the weekend. Framber Valdez (finger), who is also on a rehab assignment, had his start moved from Saturday to Sunday, while Odorizzi will throw the first game of a doubleheader Monday. He's expected to throw between 75 and 80 pitches during the start, which could be his final one before rejoining the major-league club.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
García beats Astros in 10th again, Rangers sweep in 3-2 win
Adolis García’s infield single scored automatic runner Nick Solak in the 10th inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and a sweep of their Texas riva...MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Upping pitch count Odorizzi (forearm) is scheduled to throw between 75 and 80 pitches in Sunday's rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Both Odorizzi and Framber Valdez (finger) were scheduled to throw for the Skeeters this weekend, but Valdez's start Saturday was wiped out due to weather, which leaves Sunday's rotation plans uncertain. Saturday's postponed game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Monday, so both pitchers should get their work in over the next two days. Odorizzi previously said he'd need just two rehab starts, but an exact timeline has not yet been established. He threw 57 pitches during his first rehab outing last week.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
