MAY 2, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
Astros' Luis Garcia exits start vs. GiantsGarcia left Monday's game against San Francisco in the first inning with an apparent injury.
Astros starter García leaves in 1st with elbow discomfort
Houston Astros starter Luis García left Monday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants with right elbow discomfort after throwing just eight pitchesMAY 2, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper expected to return to lineup TuesdayThe return would complete a stunning recovery for Harper. The Phillies said when Harper had surgery on Nov. 23 that he was expected to retur...
MAY 2, 2023•PENNLIVE.COM
Bryce Harper - Confirmed to return TuesdayPhillies manager Rob Thomson told reporters before Monday's game that Harper will be in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
ImpactThomson said that they wanted to give Harper a day because of a hectic schedule that included a doctor's appointment, but he will be able to play in his first game of 2023 after recovering from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. There's a chance that the Phillies could give the two-time MVP some days off in the early portion of his return since there was minimal rehab, but there's plenty of reason to think Harper will be a big-time fantasy contributor the moment he steps into the box against the Dodgers on Tuesday.
MAY 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Luis Garcia - Exits with injuryGarcia left Monday's start against the Giants due to an apparent injury after throwing eight pitches, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ImpactGarcia was unable to record an out before the training staff was sent out to the mound. The extent of the injury is unclear at this time, though he's likely headed for further evaluation. Brandon Bielak replaced Garcia and will likely be asked to eat up at least a few innings.
MAY 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Cristian Pache - Undergoes knee surgeryPache had surgery to repair his right meniscus Monday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
ImpactPer Seidman, the team expects Pache to need 4-to-6 weeks to recover from the procedure. Jake Cave and Dalton Guthrie, who was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, could see an uptick in opportunities while Pache returns to full strength.
MAY 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE
