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 startJULY 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 startJULY 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 ValdezJULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cole, Yankees to face Greinke, Astros
The Yankees will start Gerrit Cole on Saturday and the Astros are expected to counter with Zack GreinkeJULY 10, 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 startJULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McCullers Jr. expected to start for Houston against Oakland
The Astros will roll out Lance McCullers Jr. to the mound Thursday and the Athletics plan to give Frankie Montas the startJULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Latest injury to keep Astros' José Urquidy from throwing for two weeks With a two-week pause in his throwing program, José Urquidy is ensured to miss much more...
JULY 7, 2021 • HOUSTONCHRONICLE.COM
Shut down for two weeks Urquidy (shoulder) said Wednesday's he'll remain shut down from throwing for at least two weeks, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The right-hander said he didn't anticipate a lengthy absence after landing on the injured list with shoulder discomfort in late June, but he now figures to be sidelined for at least a month. Urquidy should resume his throwing program in the second half of July, and he likely won't be back until at least early- or mid-August since he'll need to build his arm back up to a starter's workload after the layoff.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Valdez expected to start as Houston hosts Oakland
The Athletics will start Chris Bassitt on Tuesday while the Astros are expected to counter with Framber ValdezJULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Quantrill scheduled to start for Cleveland against Houston
The Astros will start Zack Greinke on Sunday while the Indians are expected to counter with Cal QuantrillJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros face the Indians following Valdez's strong performance
Houston looks to follow up a strong showing by Thursday starter Framber ValdezJULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Struggling Astros look to stop 4-game slide against Indians
Houston is looking to snap its four-game losing streak with a win over ClevelandJULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doesn't anticipate lengthy IL stay Urquidy said following Wednesday's loss to Baltimore that he doesn't expect to be on the injured for long after his MRI revealed tightness and inflammation in his right shoulder,...
Impact Urquidy was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier Wednesday after initially being diagnosed with shoulder discomfort, and his MRI didn't reveal anything overly alarming. His diagnosis resembles essentially the same injury that landed him on the IL for just under three weeks in May, so a similar return timeline could be in store this time around. The right-hander still seems likely to be out of the rotation through the All-Star break, though he'll become eligible to be activated July 10 against the Yankees.
JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros place Urquidy (shoulder) on 10-day IL HOUSTON -- As the Astros approach the end of a portion of their schedule in which they’ve been using a six-man rotation, the decision about...
JUNE 30, 2021 • MLB.COM
Lands on IL Urquidy was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with right shoulder discomfort, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Urquidy was forced to leave his Tuesday start against Baltimore in the second inning after his velocity dropped as a result of the shoulder issue. The right-hander underwent an MRI earlier Wednesday, and the club should have a better understanding of the full severity of the injury once those results come in. The move to the IL will keep Urquidy on the shelf until at least July 10, but he may end up needing longer to recover.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gets MRI Astros manager Dusty Baker said Urquidy (shoulder) underwent an MRI on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Urquidy was diagnosed with right shoulder discomfort after exiting his start in Tuesday's loss to the Orioles in the second inning, but the Astros still need to ascertain whether or not he's dealing with any structural damage. The team should gain more clarity on that front later Wednesday or Thursday. For now, Urquidy can be viewed as day-to-day ahead of his next scheduled start, which would likely come Tuesday at home versus the Athletics.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros News: Houston Gets Bad Jose Urquidy Injury Update The Houston Astros are going through a recent patch as losers of four of their last five games, the last of which was a 13-3 shellacking at...
JUNE 30, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Astros take 3-game slide into matchup with Orioles
Houston is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over BaltimoreJUNE 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Pen woes persist after Urquidy's early exit HOUSTON -- Astros starting pitcher José Urquidy, who spent two weeks on the injured list in late May with right posterior shoulder discomfor...
JUNE 30, 2021 • MLB.COM
Battling shoulder discomfort Urquidy was diagnosed with right shoulder discomfort after leaving Tuesday's start versus Baltimore, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact The right-hander surrendered a solo homer over 1.1 frames and was pulled after a drop in velocity during the second inning. Urquidy's next turn through the rotation is firmly in question, though the severity of the injury remains unclear.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with apparent injury Urquidy was removed from Tuesday's start against the Orioles with an apparent injury, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The 26-year-old was visited by the athletic trainer after showing decreased velocity during the second inning, resulting in his removal from the contest. Urquidy recorded four outs and allowed a solo homer with zero strikeouts or walks before leaving the game. The Astros should update his status in the near future.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Baltimore Orioles to visit the Houston Astros
Neither team has named a starter for Tuesday's gameJUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greinke scheduled to start as Houston hosts Baltimore
The Orioles will start Thomas Eshelman on Monday and the Astros are expected to counter with Zack GreinkeJUNE 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros take on the Tigers following Urquidy's solid showing
Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Wednesday starter Jose UrquidyJUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cruises in blowout win Urquidy (6-3) earned the win over Baltimore on Wednesday, tossing seven scoreless innings and allowing three hits and one walk while striking out six.
Impact The right-hander didn't face much stress in the contest, as Houston staked him to a three-run lead after half an inning and a six-run lead through four frames. To his credit, Urquidy didn't let down his guard, throwing 69 of 84 pitches for strikes and allowing only one extra-base hit. He has completed exactly seven innings in each of his past three starts, posting a 19:3 K:BB and allowing only five runs over that span. HIs next outing is likely to be a rematch against the Orioles -- this time at home -- early next week.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
