KYLE TUCKER NEWS

Verlander set for 2nd rehab start this week, could rejoin Astros after that

Justin Verlander is set to make his second minor league rehab start this week and could rejoin the Houston Astros’ rotation after that

AUGUST 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could run bases soon Astros manager Joe Espada said Sunday that Tucker (shin) seems to have turned a corner in his recovery and is "getting close" to running the bases, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chr...

Impact Tucker will meet up with the Astros in Tampa ahead of the team's three-game series against the Rays that begins Monday. He'll presumably get his right shin checked out by team trainers, and if they're satisfied with Tucker's progress, the outfielder could start running the bases again. Because he's been on the shelf since June 7, Tucker will require a rehab assignment or will need to take part in multiple simulated games before the Astros are comfortable activating him from the 60-day injured list. He's still without a precise timeline for being activated, though barring any further setbacks, a return in late August seems within reach.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Still not able to sprint Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Tucker (shin) remains unable to sprint but has been jogging without issue, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Astros seem encouraged by Tucker's recent progress from a right shin contusion, but clearly he's not closing in on a return if he's not yet able to run full-bore. Tucker will continue to rehab in Houston for now rather than joining the major-league club on the road. He's been sidelined since early June.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to 60-day IL The Astros transferred Tucker (shin) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Tucker has already been on the injured list nearly two months due to the right shin contusion, so this transaction won't affect his recovery timeline. GM Dana Brown said last week that he's "optimistic" the outfielder will return from the injured list before September, but there otherwise isn't a clear timeline for his return. Tucker has progressed slowly in his rehab program but has been taking part in batting practice and increasing his on-field work.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back before September Astros general manager Dana Brown said in an interview Wednesday that the team is "optimistic" Tucker (shin) will return before September, Brian LaLima of SportsTalk 790 reports.

Impact The fact that September was even brought up as a potential timeline for Tucker speaks to how painfully slow his rehab from a right shin contusion has been. Tucker has upped his on-field activities in recent days, although manager Joe Espada noted that "there still is not the pushing or strength we'd like to see," per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Tucker has been sidelined since early June.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

On-field activities intensifying Tucker (lower leg) participated in "intense defensive drills" Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tucker resumed baseball activities this week that have progressed from light to intense. Saturday's update indicates that Tucker could be ready for a rehab assignment in the near future, an expected step in his recovery considering he's been shelved since early June.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Still no timetable for return Astros general manager Dana Brown said in an interview Thursday on the Sean Salisbury Show that there remains no timetable for when Tucker (shin) will return, Michael Schwab of The...

Impact Brown added that Tucker is doing some slight on-field baseball activities and will definitely need a rehab assignment before being activated. It does not sound as if a return to the Astros' active roster will be happening anytime soon. Tucker has been sidelined since early June with a right shin contusion.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Plays catch Thursday Tucker (shin) played catch on the field before Thursday's game against Miami, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thursday marks the first time Tucker has done any sort of work on the field since he landed on the injured list in early June. The 27-year-old outfielder has already been ruled out through the All-Star break, and the fact he has been on the IL for over a month likely means he'll require an extended minor-league rehab assignment once he reaches that point.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Semien replaces Altuve as AL All-Star starting second baseman, Santander and Castro added to roster

Marcus Semien of the host Texas Rangers will replace Houston’s Jose Altuve as the American League’s starting second baseman for the All-Star Game on Tuesday night

JULY 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out through All-Star break Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Tucker (lower leg) won't return from the injured list before the All-Star break, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 27-year-old saw his recovery progress from the lower leg bruise pick up this week, but he won't be back before the midseason festivities. Tucker has been on the injured list nearly a month and could require a rehab assignment before being cleared for major-league action.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Progress picking up Tucker (shin) has seen his recovery pick up in recent days and is planning to do on-field work during the team's series at Toronto, MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Joe Espada suggested that Tucker "turned a corner" in his recovery, citing the quality of swings Tucker was taking in the batting cage Monday. His recovery has gone far slower than expected, and he'll still likely need a rehab assignment before being activated.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Aims for baseball activities soon Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that he's hopeful Tucker (lower leg) will be ready to begin baseball activities this weekend, Casey Drottar of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tucker's recovery from a right shin contusion has come along more slowly than expected, but he does seem to have made some progress in recent days. Because he's already missed more than two weeks, Tucker could require a brief rehab assignment once he's deemed game-ready.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Soto joins Daddy Yankee and Kyle Tucker teams with Travis Scott on Topps Series 2 cards

Juan Soto has been on baseball cards with Ken Griffey Jr., Mike Trout and other big stars

JUNE 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros pitchers Javier, Urquidy undergo Tommy John surgery; Kyle Tucker goes to injured list

Houston Astros pitchers Cristian Javier and José Urquidy both underwent Tommy John surgery this week, the team disclosed Friday

JUNE 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels play the Astros in first of 3-game series

The Los Angeles Angels host the Houston Astros to start a three-game series

JUNE 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Might not be ready Friday Astros manager Joe Espada indicated Wednesday that Tucker (lower leg) might not be ready to return to the lineup Friday against the Angels, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle r...

Impact Tucker missed a second straight start Wednesday with a bruised right shin. While Espada said the outfielder is "making progress," he implied that Alex Bregman (hand) has a better shot to be ready to go Friday following the team's off day Thursday. Tucker was originally injured in Monday's game versus the Cardinals when he fouled a ball off his lower leg.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Arenado homers to back up solid start by Mikolas and give Cardinals 4-2 win over Astros

Nolan Arenado homered, Alec Burleson added an RBI double to back up a solid start by Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 4-2

JUNE 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros third baseman Bregman scratched with sore hand a day after being hit by pitch

Houston third baseman Alex Bregman has been scratched from the Astros' game against the St. Louis Cardinals because of a sore left hand after being hit by a pitch a night before

JUNE 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals try to avoid series sweep against the Astros

The Houston Astros will look to sweep a three-game series with a win against the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yanier Diaz homers in a second straight game, powers the Astros past the Cardinals 8-5

Yainer Diaz homered for a second straight game to lead the Houston Astros to an 8-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros face the Cardinals with 1-0 series lead

The Houston Astros lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals

JUNE 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tucker exits after fouling ball off shin HOUSTON -- Right fielder Kyle Tucker was removed from the Astros' game on Monday night at Minute Maid Park during his at-bat in the third in...

JUNE 4 • MLB.COM

Astros RF Tucker leaves game after fouling ball off right shin against Cardinals

Houston right fielder Kyle Tucker has left the team's game against St. Louis after fouling a ball off his right shin in the third inning

JUNE 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals visit the Astros to open 3-game series

The Houston Astros start a three-game series at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday

JUNE 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Valdez throws 7 strong innings, Alvarez homers twice in Astros' 5-2 victory over Twins

Framber Valdez pitched no-hit ball into the seventh inning and Yordan Alvarez hit two of Houston’s four homers in the Astros' 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday

JUNE 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS