RYAN PRESSLY NEWS

Feeling better but status uncertain Pressly (neck) is feeling better, but it's not yet clear whether or not he'll be available Friday against the Padres, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Pressly wasn't available in the Astros' previous game against the Dodgers on Wednesday, as his neck was stiff enough that he couldn't turn his head. While the fact that he's feeling better is certainly a good sign and suggests he won't miss much more time, he'll have to throw before the Astros determine whether or not he's ready for game action.

MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable with neck stiffness Pressly wasn't available for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers due to neck stiffness, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Manager Dusty Baker said the right-hander was unavailable since he was unable to "even turn his head," resulting in Bryan Abreu picking up the save Wednesday. Pressly will have Thursday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before Friday's series opener against the Padres.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Handed loss in extras Pressly (2-1) allowed an unearned run on one hit over 1.1 innings and took the loss against the Rangers on Sunday.

Impact Pressly rolled through a perfect ninth inning on just eight pitches to keep the game tied at 3-3. He then forced two ground balls in the 10th inning, one to move Nick Solak over to third and another to bring Solak home for a Texas victory. It was the first loss or blown save of the year for the 32-year-old, who lowered his season ERA to 1.31.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

García beats Astros in 10th again, Rangers sweep in 3-2 win

Adolis García’s infield single scored automatic runner Nick Solak in the 10th inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros and a sweep of their Texas riva...

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Escapes jam, denied save chance Pressly retired the only batter faced in the eighth inning of Thursday's 8-4 win over the Athletics.

Impact He entered with Houston leading 6-3 and the bases loaded courtesy of Ryne Stanek's wildness. Pressly squelched the uprising by getting former Astro Tony Kemp to ground out after five pitches. When the Astros went on to score two runs in the top of the ninth inning to take a four-run lead, manager Dusty Baker had Andre Scrubb mop up instead of giving Pressly the opportunity for a four-out save. Pulling Pressly, who had not pitched since May 15, potentially keeps him available if needed to pitch both Friday and Saturday at Texas.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notches another save Pressly notched the save Saturday against the Rangers after tossing a scoreless inning, fanning one.

Impact Pressly entered in the top of the ninth inning with the Astros holding a one-run lead, and he only needed 17 pitches (12 strikes) to get the job done. He remains perfect in save situations this season, going 7-for-7 thus far, and he's also recorded four scoreless outings in a row.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mops up in non-save situation Pressly struck out one over a scoreless ninth inning in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Angels.

Impact Pressly entered a non-save situation that became such while he warmed up during the eighth inning. Houston was holding a 1-0 lead and got Pressly ready to close the deal in the ninth, but the Angels plated the tying run. The Astros then put four on the board in the bottom half of the inning, and the already warmed up Pressly pitched a scoreless ninth.

MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Slams door for sixth save Pressly struck out two batters in a perfect ninth inning to earn a save over the Blue Jays on Sunday.

Impact Pressly was called upon to protect a 7-4 lead and quickly retired the side on just 13 pitches. It was his first scoreless outing since April 27 and he's now converted all six of his save chances this season. The 32-year-old owns a 1.80 ERA and 17:3 K:BB over 15 innings.

MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tucker has 4 RBIs to lead Astros over Blue Jays 7-4

Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer and tied a career high with four RBIs as the Houston Astros built a big lead early and held on for a 7-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grabs two-inning save Pressly allowed one earned run on three hits and struck out two across two innings to earn the save Thursday against the Yankees.

Impact Pressly threw multiple innings for the third time this season, though Thursday's effort was the first time his multi-frame efforts resulted in a save. He allowed an earned run on a defensive error behind him but pitched cleanly otherwise. Pressly now has five saves on the season to go along with an excellent 1.93 ERA and 15:3 K:BB across 14 innings.

MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

What a run! Yanks' Torres scores from 1st on infield single

Gleyber Torres kept going and going and going

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Altuve's birthday HR answers boos, Astros top Torres, Yanks

José Altuve responded to jeering fans by marking his 31st birthday with a go-ahead, three-run homer off Chad Green in the eighth inning, and the Houston Astros beat the New York Ya...

MAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Locks down fourth save Pressly allowed one run on a hit and a walk over one inning to record his fourth save in Saturday's 3-1 win over Tampa Bay.

Impact A three-run cushion gave Pressly wiggle room, and he used it. Houston's closer allowed the first two batters to board the bases but then induced three groundouts from the potential game-tying run. It was Pressly's fourth save in as many chances.

MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Secures third save Pressly earned the save against Seattle on Tuesday, pitching a perfect inning and striking out one.

Impact Pressly came on in the ninth to protect a two-run lead and made quick work of the Mariners to notch his third save. The right-hander threw all 11 of his pitches for strikes and finished off the contest by whiffing Kyle Seager. Pressly has allowed only one earned run across 11 innings this season while registering a 13:2 K:BB.

APRIL 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Javier pitches Astros past Mariners 2-0, back over .500

Cristian Javier combined with two relievers on a two-hitter, and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 2-0 to get above

APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Locks down second save Pressly earned a ninth-inning save Monday after holding the Mariners scoreless with one hit and a strikeout.

Impact Tasked with protecting a three-run lead in the ninth inning, Pressly gave up a leadoff single to Taylor Trammell, who was thrown out after Sam Haggerty reached first on a fielder's choice. Pressly then sent Sam Marmolejos down on strikes before forcing J.P. Crawford to ground out as he finished off his second save of the season. Across 10 innings, Pressly sports a .90 ERA and 1.30 WHIP.

APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Altuve helps Astros beat Mariners 5-2 after COVID-19 bout

Jose Altuve had three hits and two RBIs in his return after testing positive for COVID-19, leading the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners

APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up win Pressly (2-0) gained his second win Friday, when the Astros plated three in the bottom of the 10th inning against the Angels. He allowed two unearned runs on three hits and one wal...

Impact Pressly allowed his first two runs of the season in the top half of the extra inning but was spared the loss by Houston's offense. It was the second consecutive game in which he's pitched, so after throwing three innings and 42 pitches the last two nights, Houston's closer may not be available to throw Saturday.

APRIL 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia's pinch hit lifts Astros over Angels 5-4 in 10

Rookie pinch-hitter Robel Garcia’s RBI single in Houston’s three-run 10th inning sent the Astros to a 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggling Astros look to stop 3-game slide against Angels

Houston is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Los Angeles

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggling Astros look to stop 3-game slide against Angels (update #2)

Houston is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Los Angeles

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggling Astros look to stop 3-game slide against Angels

Houston is looking to snap its three-game losing streak with a win over Los Angeles

APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures first save Pressly threw a scoreless ninth inning with one strikeout Saturday against the Mariners to earn his first save of the season.

Impact Fantasy managers no longer have to look at a goose egg from Pressly in the saves column after he closed out a 1-0 win on eight pitches (seven strikes). The Astros are currently down several star players, but Pressly is clearly fine and there will be plenty more save chances for him to come, especially when the team is back at full strength.

APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Greinke sharp, Astros end 6-game skid, beat Astros 1-0

Zack Greinke pitched eight sharp innings, rookie Taylor Jones drove in the only run and the depleted Houston Astros ended a six-game losing streak, edging the Seattle Mariners 1-0

APRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inherits mess Pressly allowed one hit to the lone batter faced in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Mariners.

Impact Houston's bullpen made a mess over the final third of the game, and manager Dusty Baker turned to Pressly to bail out the team in the ninth inning with none out and two on. He made a poor pitch to Ty France, who crushed an opposite-field double to plate the winning run in walk-off fashion. Pressly has allowed at least one hit in all five appearances but has not surrendered a run over five innings.

APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE