LEADING OFF: Ohtani vs skidding O's, Bregman back for Astros
Shohei Ohtani has won four straight pitching starts for the Los Angeles Angels and is 7-0 on the mound since his last loss May 28AUGUST 25, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tucker returns; Bregman back Wednesday?HOUSTON -- Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker confirmed Tuesday he had tested positive for COVID-19, which was why he was placed on the injure...
AUGUST 25, 2021•MLB.COM
Chas McCormick's absence could lead to Jake Meyers seizing the Astros' starting center-fielder jobMeyers played well while Kyle Tucker was out with COVID-19, and now McCormick's hand injury ensures Meyers will continue to play regularly.
AUGUST 25, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
Alex Bregman - On brink of activationManager Dusty Baker said Tuesday that Bregman (hamstring) could be activated from the 10-day injured list in the next day or two, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
ImpactBregman played consecutive nine-inning games with Triple-A Sugar Land before returning to Houston to workout with the big-league club Tuesday. Based on Baker's update, it sounds like the infielder could be activated as soon as Wednesday's series finale against the Royals. Bregman has slowly been working his way back from a right hamstring injury that has sidelined him since mid-June, and he should assume the every day job at third base once reinstated.
AUGUST 24, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Bryan Abreu - Recalled TuesdayAbreu was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Tuesday's game against Kansas City, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
ImpactHe'll take the roster spot of Pedro Baez, who landed on the injured list with right shoulder soreness Tuesday. Abreu has already spent substantial time with the big club in 2021, posting a 4.08 ERA and 35:17 K:BB across 35.1 innings.
AUGUST 24, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Pedro Báez - Placed on IL with shoulder sorenessBaez was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with shoulder soreness, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
ImpactBaez made his season debut Aug.10 after being sidelined for the entire season with a shoulder injury. He's allowed just one run across 4.1 innings since returning, but his move back to the IL doesn't come as a surprise given that he experienced down velocity numbers in recent outings. The transaction is retroactive to Sunday, so Baez will be eligble to come off the injured list Sep. 1, though it's possible he'll need more time to recover. Bryan Abreu was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to take his roster spot.
AUGUST 24, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Martín Maldonado - Gets rest TuesdayMaldonado is not starting Tuesday against the Royals, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ImpactMaldonado will rest his legs after going 0-for-2 with a pair of walks during the series opener. Jason Castro will bat eighth and catch Luis Garcia.
AUGUST 24, 2021•ROTOWIRE
