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 outing coming Wednesday Astros general manager James Click said Urquidy (shoulder) is scheduled to make a rehab start for Double-A Corpus Christi on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle repor...
Impact Depending on how Urquidy fares Wednesday, Click said the rehab start may be the only one the right-hander will require before returning from the 10-day injured list. With both Urquidy and Jake Odorizzi (forearm) nearing the end of their respective recoveries from injuries, the Astros will soon face some tough decisions for their rotation. Assuming Houston elects to stick with a five-man rotation when all of their key starters are healthy, one of Urquidy, Odorizzi, Cristian Javier or Luis Garcia will likely move to the bullpen or head to Triple-A Sugar Land.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Altuve takes 16-game hit streak into matchup with Rangers
Houston's Altuve puts 16-game hit streak on the line against RangersMAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros, streaking Altuve set for matchup with Rangers
Astros, streaking Altuve set for matchup with RangersMAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nearing rehab assignment Urquidy (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Saturday before heading out on a rehab assignment, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Impact He played catch Friday and is doing really well, according to pitching coach Brent Strom. It sounds like Urquidy could return to the rotation in early June.
MAY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Altuve takes 14-game hit streak into matchup with Rangers
Altuve takes a 14-game hit streak into matchup with RangersMAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throws bullpen session Urquidy (shoulder) threw 25 pitches in a bullpen session Thursday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Urquidy was placed on the 10-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation Sunday, but he felt good after his throwing session Thursday. It's not yet clear when the right-hander will be able to return to game action, but he appears to be trending in the right direction. Houston will likely send Urquidy out to Triple-A Sugar Land for a rehab start next week rather than immediately activating him from the IL.
MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Astros play Oakland, look to build on Greinke's strong performance
Houston looks to follow up a dominant performance by Wednesday starter Zack GreinkeMAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Altuve takes 12-game hit streak into matchup with Athletics
Altuve takes a 12-game hit streak into matchup with AthleticsMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros, streaking Altuve set for matchup against Athletics
Astros, streaking Altuve set for matchup against AthleticsMAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lands on injured list Urquidy (shoulder) was moved to the 10-day injured list Sunday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Urquidy had already been ruled out for next week's series against the A's, so this move seemed almost inevitable. The Astros will give Urquidy time for his shoulder inflammation to subside after he left Wednesday's start with discomfort. Enoli Paredes (side) was activated in a corresponding move, although Paredes is not a candidate to replace Urquidy in the rotation as anything more than an opener.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Houston's Altuve puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Rangers
Houston's Altuve puts 10-game hit streak on the line against RangersMAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will not face Oakland Urquidy (shoulder) will not pitch in next week's series against the Athletics, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The righty exited Wednesday's outing with shoulder inflammation and will not be ready for his scheduled start Tuesday in Oakland. Despite Urquidy's missing the start, his injury appears to be minor.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers look to end 4-game slide against Astros
Texas heads into the matchup against Houston in a rut, losers of four straightMAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Next start remains uncertain Urquidy (shoulder) was diagnosed with inflammation after undergoing an MRI on Thursday, though it's unclear if he'll make his next turn through the rotation, Chandler Rome of the H...
Impact The 26-year-old exited Wednesday's start with posterior shoulder discomfort, and it appears the Astros aren't concerned he's dealing with any serious issue. Urquidy's next turn through the rotation tentatively lines up for Tuesday in Oakland, though manage Dusty Baker wouldn't commit to the right-hander starting during that three-game series.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Undergoes MRI Urquidy (shoulder) underwent an MRI on Thursday, but there is no update on his status, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Urquidy was removed from Wednesday's game after 3.2 innings with posterior shoulder discomfort. Manager Dusty Baker did not have results from the MRI but did say the pitcher "felt sore" when he woke up Thursday morning. If the results of the MRI determines a stay on the injured list is necessary, it's unclear how the Astros would cover Urquidy's rotation spot.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Struggling Rangers look to break 3-game losing streak against Astros
Texas will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Rangers take on HoustonMAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent in for MRI Astros manager Dusty Baker said Urquidy (shoulder) will undergo an MRI on Thursday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Beyond noting that Urquidy's right shoulder was still sore a day after he was removed from his start against the Astros, Baker had no update on the 26-year-old. The MRI should provide more information about the extent of Urquidy's shoulder issue, which could necessitate a trip to the 10-day injured list.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Javier expected to start for the Astros against the Rangers
The Astros are expected to send Cristian Javier to the mound Thursday and the Rangers plan to give Mike Foltynewicz the startMAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Managing shoulder discomfort Urquidy was removed from Wednesday's start against the Angels with posterior shoulder discomfort, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The 26-year-old is considered day-to-day after being limited to 3.2 innings Wednesday due to the injury. Urquidy's next turn through the rotation lines up for Tuesday at Oakland, and it's unclear if he'll be able to take the mound for that contest.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Exits Wednesday's start Urquidy was removed from Wednesday's start against the Angels with an apparent injury, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The right-hander showcased a slight decrease in velocity during the fourth inning before being visited by the athletic trainer and leaving the field. Urquidy had four strikeouts and didn't give up a run over 3.2 innings before being lifted.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Houston hosts Los Angeles after McCullers Jr.'s strong performance
Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Tuesday starter Lance McCullersMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Houston faces Toronto, aims to build on Urquidy's solid outing
Houston looks to follow up a strong outing by Friday starter Jose UrquidyMAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Goes seven innings in win Urquidy (3-2) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over seven innings Friday, striking out two and earning a win over the Blue Jays.
Impact Urquidy kept Toronto's bats pretty quiet Friday as the only damage against him was a pair of solo homers by Bo Bichette and Danny Jansen. After starting 0-2 with a 5.14 ERA in his first four starts, the 26-year-old has won three straight starts while allowing four runs over 20 innings. He'll carry a 3.51 ERA and 29:9 K:BB into next week's projected home start against the Angels.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Urquidy scheduled to start for Houston against Toronto The Blue Jays will start Ross Stripling on Friday while the Astros are expected to counter with Jose Urquidy.
MAY 7, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
