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
Has first rehab outing Baez (shoulder) allowed one hit over a scoreless inning for Low-A Fayetteville on Thursday.
Impact Baez was expected to have a significant bullpen role when he signed as a free agent during the offseason, but a bout with COVID-19 and then shoulder soreness, kept him on the shelf until now. The Astros need relief stability beyond closer Ryan Pressly, and Baez could provide it.
JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
Begins rehab assignment Baez (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment at Low-A Fayetteville on Thursday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Baez hasn't yet made his 2021 debut since he's been sidelined due to a positive COVID-19 test and right shoulder soreness, but he threw a pair of live batting practice sessions recently. As a reliever, he likely won't require a lengthy rehab stint, but the Astros haven't yet indicated when he could be reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
JULY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
Throws live BP Baez (shoulder) threw 25 pitches of live batting practice Friday, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact This was the second live BP session Baez has thrown this week. As a reliever, he would not need much to be ready to rejoin the team, but it's unclear how the Astros plans to proceed with the right-hander.
JULY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
Tosses live BP Baez (shoulder) recently threw a live batting practice session and is slated to throw another one Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Baez threw 31 pitches in a bullpen at the end of June, and he's now been able to face live hitters. While the right-hander still doesn't have a clear return timetable, he could begin a rehab assignment in the near future if Friday's throwing session goes well. Baez has been sidelined since early April due to a shoulder injury, but he's progressed well since he resumed mound work in late June.
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
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
Baltimore Orioles to visit the Houston Astros
Neither team has named a starter for Tuesday's gameJUNE 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Completes bullpen session Baez (shoulder) threw a 31-pitch bullpen session Monday, Mark Berman of Fox 26 KRIV reports.
Impact The right-hander has yet to see game action this season while battling shoulder soreness, but he appears to be nearing the final stages of his rehab work. The team has yet to decide the next step in his recovery, but Baez should require a rehab assignment before being activated from the injured list.
JUNE 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
Houston's Gurriel puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Tigers
Astros, streaking Gurriel set for matchup with TigersJUNE 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tigers, streaking Baddoo set for matchup with Astros
Detroit's Baddoo puts 10-game hit streak on the line against AstrosJUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tigers, streaking Baddoo set for matchup against Astros
Tigers, streaking Baddoo set for matchup against AstrosJUNE 25, 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
Astros visit Baltimore, look to build on Greinke's strong showing
Houston looks to follow up a dominant outing by Tuesday starter Zack GreinkeJUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throws off mound Tuesday Manager Dusty Baker said that Baez (shoulder) threw 20 pitches off a mound at the club's spring training facility in West Palm Beach, Florida on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houst...
Impact Baez has missed the entire season to this point with shoulder soreness. He resumed throwing in early May and Tuesday marked the first news of him throwing off a mound. The next big step for the reliever will be to go on a minor-league rehab assignment, though it's not clear at this point when he'll be ready to so. Baez seems likely to remain on the 60-day IL through the All-Star break, at which point he could be close to returning to the Houston bullpen.
JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles take 3-game losing streak into matchup with Astros
Baltimore is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over HoustonJUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
