JOSÉ ABREU NEWS

Hitting toward bottom of order Abreu went 2-for-5 with two RBI on Saturday against the Tigers.

Impact Abreu started for the third time in four games since being activated from the injured list and has hit sixth in the order once while hitting seventh on two occasions. Nevertheless, he's been productive, tallying three RBI to go along with a double. Abreu may get some occasional time off to allow Yainer Diaz to enter the lineup, but he looks to be in line to close the season as Houston's primary first baseman.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Thursday Abreu is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Red Sox, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Abreu started Wednesday in his first game back off the injured list, but he'll yield to Jon Singleton on Thursday. The veteran first baseman had missed a couple weeks of action with a nagging back issue.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros reinstate 1B Jose Abreu from IL The Houston Astros reinstated All-Star first baseman Jose Abreu from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, hours ahead of their game against...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Astros reinstate 1B Jose Abreu from IL The Houston Astros reinstated All-Star first baseman Jose Abreu from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, hours ahead of their game against...

AUGUST 23, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Activated from injured list Houston activated Abreu from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Abreu will return to action for the Astros on Wednesday against the Red Sox after missing about two weeks due to lower-back inflammation. He was in a 3-for-35 rut at the dish prior to the IL stint and has struggled to an overall .234/.291/.343 batting line in 464 total plate appearances this year.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Return imminent Manager Dusty Baker said Tuesday that the Astros hope to activate Abreu (back) from the injured list by Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact It was reported that Abreu still hadn't resumed swinging a bat as of Aug. 18, so this would be a pretty speedy progression. Yainer Diaz has been operating as the primary first baseman recently.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hasn't resumed swinging Astros manager Dusty Baker said Friday that Abreu (back) has yet to resume swinging a bat, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Abreu won't be activated from the 10-day injured list when first eligible this Sunday and he might struggle to return before the end of August unless he's able to ramp up quickly within the next week. The veteran first baseman has been sidelined since Aug. 10 due to lower-back inflammation.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros place 1B Jose Abreu, RHP Phil Maton on IL The Houston Astros placed first baseman Jose Abreu on the 10-day injured list Saturday and sent right-hander Phil Maton on the 15-day IL

AUGUST 12, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Bound for injured list Abreu was placed on the 10-day injured list with lower-back inflammation Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Abreu received two cortisone shots to address the issue Friday, but he'll also need at least 10 days to rest and heal. Back issues may be part of the reason Abreu has slashed just .234/.291/.343 in his first season in Houston, so it's possible better things await down the stretch if his time off fully heals the issue. David Hensley was called up to take his place on the roster, while Jon Singleton is set to start at first base for the third straight game.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Friday Abreu (back) remains out of the lineup Friday versus the Angels.

Impact Abreu was held out of Thursday's series finale in Baltimore due to lower-back discomfort and needs another day of rest and treatment. Jon Singleton will start at first base and Yainer Diaz will serve as the Astros' designated hitter Friday against the Halos.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' Chas McCormick, Jose Abreu day-to-day Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick and first baseman Jose Abreu sat out Thursday afternoon’s series finale at Baltimore due to injurie...

AUGUST 10, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Dealing with back discomfort Abreu is absent from the Astros' lineup Thursday in Baltimore because of lower-back discomfort, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

Impact Now we know why Abreu wasn't starting for the second time in five games. He will be re-evaluated when the team returns home this weekend. Jon Singleton is handling first base for Houston on Thursday.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Getting day off Thursday Abreu is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Baltimore, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Abreu just had an off day Saturday after not previously having one since June 23. The Astros will roll with Jon Singleton at first base Thursday versus the Orioles.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rare day off Saturday Abreu is not in Saturday's lineup against the Yankees.

Impact Abreu hasn't had a day off since June 23. He is hitting .216 with two home runs over his last 10 games. Grae Kessinger is starting at first base and hitting eighth.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits another homer Abreu went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run and two additional runs scored in Saturday's win over Tampa Bay.

Impact For the second straight night Abreu logged a roundtripper, boosting his home run total to 10 this season. Abreu has been on fire since the All-Star break, batting .315 (17-for-54) with 11 RBI and 11 runs scored across 14 contests. He'll look to continue his power streak Sunday in the series finale against the Rays, who will be having a bullpen day.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Connects for ninth homer Abreu went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact After going 50 games without a homer to begin the season, Abreu now has nine in his last 50. His long ball in the fourth inning Friday tied the game against Rays ace Shane McClanahan. It's been a strange season for the veteran, but he's at least showing flashes of his old self. Abreu signed a three-year, $58.5 million contract with the Astros last November.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Knocks homer Abreu went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 13-12 extra-inning loss to the Angels.

Impact Abreu has a pair of multi-hit efforts to open the second half. He also snapped a seven-game homer drought Saturday. All eight of his homers have come since May 28, as it appears the veteran first baseman is starting to get his power on track again. He's added a .245/.294/.359 slash line with 49 RBI, 32 runs scored and 15 doubles through 89 contests.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins second half well Abreu went 3-for-4 with a walk an RBI and a run scored Friday against the Angels.

Impact Abreu entered the All-Star break having gone just 3-for-21 in his final six games with no extra-base hits. However, he started the second half strong, highlighted by an RBI single in the sixth inning. After a slow start to the season, Abreu has maintained a more typical .805 OPS with 26 RBI and 15 runs scored across his last 34 games.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros shake off rust, ride Abreu's 3-hit night to beat Ohtani ANAHEIM -- About the last thing the Astros needed Friday night was to face Shohei Ohtani of the Angels. It was the first game after the All-...

JULY 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

Homer, four RBI in win Abreu went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, four RBI and an additional run scored in Monday's 12-11 victory over Texas.

Impact Abreu blasted a three-run, 452-foot homer off Glenn Otto in the fourth inning before tying the game with an RBI double in the ninth. The homer was Abreu's seventh of the year, six of which have come in his previous 20 games. The veteran first-baseman has gone 15-for-41 (.366) with seven extra-base hits over his last 10 contests, boosting his slash line to .243/.292/.358 with 45 RBI and 28 runs scored through 342 plate appearances this season.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raps out three hits Abreu went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact Abreu's hitting came around as he batted .292 in June, and after an 0-for-3 effort Saturday, he bounced back with Sunday's three-hit game. It's just his second three-hit effort of the year, the other being June 14 versus the Nationals. The first baseman is up to a .240/.291/.344 slash line with six home runs, 41 RBI, 26 runs scored and 14 doubles through 80 contests. Making more consistent contact is helping improve his line, but he's still lacking in the power department, though he has an extra-base hit in five of his last eight contests.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays hot in June Abreu went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Wednesday's victory over the Cardinals.

Impact It had been a slow start for Abreu in Houston, especially in the power department, but he appears to have found a groove in June, slashing .292/.305/.517 over his last 22 appearances. The veteran has 10 extra-base hits, including five home runs, and 19 RBI during that stretch, but he's drawn just two walks. Despite his early offensive struggles, Abreu remains locked in as an everyday player and has appeared in 76 of the Astros' first 80 games.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Friday Abreu isn't in the Astros' lineup Friday against the Dodgers, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Abreu will get another day off after going 3-for-19 at the plate with seven strikeouts across his last five games. Mauricio Dubon will fill in at first base and bat second.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Rumors: Astros out on Abreu, surprise Cards trade, Giants still selling? MLB Rumors: Astros are done with the Jose Abreu experience While replacing Yuli Gurriel with Jose Abreu looked like a major upgrade at the t...

JUNE 21, 2023 • FANSIDED.COM

Gets rest day Abreu is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets.

Impact Mauricio Dubon will pick up a start at first base while Abreu takes a seat for the first time since June 4, breaking a streak of 15 consecutive starts. The 2020 American League MVP remains in the midst of a career-worst season, but he's at least shown some signs of life in June, turning in a .734 OPS through 18 games this month.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE