JOSH JAMES NEWS

Charged with blown save James (hip) allowed a run on a hit and two walks while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning in Wednesday's loss to the Athletics.

Impact James allowed a game-tying, two-run double to Tommy La Stella in the seventh inning -- one of the runs that scored was charged to Cionel Perez. The 27-year-old James has struggled with command this year, with 16 walks issued over 11.1 innings. He also has an 11.12 ERA across eight appearances (two starts), but he's expected to be deployed out of the bullpen going forward.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured list James was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with left hip discomfort, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was lifted from Thursday's contest after suffering the injury while fielding a grounder, and he'll require at least 10 days to recover. James will be eligible to be activated for the Sept. 1 matchup against Texas, though it's unclear if he's expected to be healthy by then. Michael Brantley (quadriceps) was activated off the injured list in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Davies expected to start as Padres host the Astros

The San Diego Padres face the Houston Astros

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Richards scheduled to start for Padres against Astros

The San Diego Padres face the Houston Astros

AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with hip discomfort Astros manager Dusty Baker indicated that James was removed from Thursday's 10-8 win over the Rockies due to left hip discomfort, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact James appeared to suffer the injury while fielding the final out of the sixth inning. He recorded three outs in the appearance, but not before giving up a run on two hits and a walk. The Astros are labeling James as day-to-day for now, but he'll presumably be re-evaluated ahead of this weekend's series in San Diego.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hip issue James is dealing with left hip discomfort, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact James had to be helped off the field during Thursday's win against the Rockies, and manager Dusty Baker revealed after the game that he suffered a left hip injury. It's unclear whether his availability will be impacted in the coming days.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with injury James exited Thursday's game against the Rockies with an apparent left leg injury, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact James was fielding a ground ball for the final out of the sixth inning Thursday, but he appeared to suffer a left leg injury in the process and was in considerable pain. The right-hander had to be helped off the field by trainers to end the inning and was replaced in the bottom of the seventh inning. James was relatively effective prior to the injury as he allowed one run on three hits and one walk over one inning, and he reached 100 mph on his final pitch. However, it's unclear when he'll be able to take the mound again.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up second hold James walked one and struck out one in two-thirds of an inning to earn a hold in Monday's 2-1 win over Colorado.

Impact James is back in the bullpen after a shaky two starts to open the season. He's adjusting to life as a reliever and has earned holds in two consecutive outings. James, who still harbors the belief that he's a starter, continues to mix all four of his pitches as a reliever, Alyson Footer of MLB.com reports. James relies heavily on the fastball, which he's thrown 59 percent of the time, and the slider (24 percent). In shorter bullpen outings, his devastating fastball velocity has ticked up.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson's 2-out, 2-run homer in 9th lifts Braves past Nats

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCullers throws 7 scoreless, Astros beat Giants 6-4

Lance McCullers Jr. pitched no-hit ball into the seventh inning, Michael Brantley and Carlos Correa drove in two runs each and the Houston Astros snapped a five-game skid with a 6-...

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bound for bullpen James appears to be ticketed for a bullpen role, as he's not listed as a starter for any of the Astros' next five games, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact James struggled in his first two starts of the season, striking out nine batters in six innings but walking 11 and allowing seven earned runs. Brandon Bielak and Framber Valdez will move into starting roles in his place. The Astros' pitching staff has been decimated by injuries in both the rotation and the bullpen, so James should have a chance to pitch some high-leverage innings, though he certainly hasn't earned that kind of role thus far this year.

AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Rotation reports: Cleveland rolling, Houston in flux

Cleveland’s starting rotation is rolling through the early stages of the season

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walks six in shaky outing James allowed four runs on one hit and six walks across three innings Sunday, striking out four batters in the win over the Angels. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact James was wildly ineffective Sunday, throwing just 33 of his 75 pitches for strikes. While he only allowed one hit, that hit was a towering grand slam by Albert Pujols in the third inning. In two starts, James owns a 10.50 ERA with 11 walks in just six innings. He'll try to turn things around in Oakland on Saturday.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Smashes grand slam Pujols went 1-for-4 with a grand slam and a walk in Sunday's extra-innings loss to Houston.

Impact Pujols gave the Angels the lead with his third-inning grand slam off starter Josh James. For the season, he's knocked two homers with five RBI and a .583 OPS.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Astros outlast Angels 6-5 in 11; Ohtani has arm discomfort

Alex Bregman had an RBI single in the 11th inning, and the Houston Astros rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

James expected to start for Houston against Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Angels host the Houston Astros

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels rally twice, snap 3-game skid, beat Astros 5-4 in 10

The Los Angeles Angels snapped their three-game skid with a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bregman's 100th homer helps Astros beat Mariners 8-5

Alex Bregman hit his 100th career homer, a three-run shot, and Jose Altuve added a solo drive to give the Houston Astros an 8-5 win over the Seattle Mariners

JULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rays fan 19 Braves in 14-5 romp; Atlanta cuts Foltynewicz

JULY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lacks command versus M's James allowed three runs on three hits and five walks while striking out five over three innings in a no-decision Monday versus the Mariners.

Impact James needed 75 pitches to get through three innings, and only 39 of them were strikes. In 2019, James pitched to a 4.70 ERA and 1.32 WHIP across 61.1 innings in a relief role. The Astros' rotation is looking sparse with Justin Verlander (forearm) unavailable, so James may be needed to help fill the void. The 27-year-old right-hander's next start is expected to come Sunday on the road versus the Angels.

JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

James scheduled to start for Astros against Mariners

The Seattle Mariners face the Houston Astros

JULY 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched due to weather James was scratched from his scheduled start in an exhibition game against the Royals on Tuesday due to potential adverse weather conditions, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Houston manager Dusty Baker was reticent to allow James to pitch and only get in a couple of innings due to rain, so the manager scratched the flame-throwing right-hander. James will pitch a simulated game Wednesday in preparation for a scheduled start at home next Monday against the Mariners.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

James scratched as precaution for weather The Astros scratched starting pitcher Josh James from Tuesday afternoon’s exhibition start against the Royals in Kansas City as a precaution...

JULY 21, 2020 • MLB.COM

Wins rotation spot James will be in the starting rotation, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Astros manager Dusty Baker confirmed the news Sunday. James will slot in at No. 4 in the rotation, following Justin Verlander, Lance McCullers and Zack Greinke. Baker confirmed that's the order for the first four games of the season. James had reported to camp late due to the birth of a child, but he kept in pitching shape and most recently threw 64 pitches in his first outing since joining summer camp.

JULY 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

James earns a spot in Astros' rotation Hard-throwing right-hander Josh James will be in the Astros’ rotation to start the season, manager Dusty Baker said on Sunday. Baker’s annou...

JULY 20, 2020 • MLB.COM