RYAN PRESSLY NEWS

Dealing with neck stiffness Pressly wasn't available to pitch Friday against Oakland due to a stiff neck, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Pressly struck out five in two scoreless innings over two relief appearances Tuesday and Wednesday, but he's now dealing with a neck injury. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Saturday's matchup, but Hector Neris picked up the save in Pressly's absence Friday, and the team also has Rafael Montero and Will Smith available to fill in as closing options if needed.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns 22nd save Pressly picked up the save Tuesday, striking out two and allowing a hit in the ninth inning of a 7-5 victory over Texas.

Impact After giving up a leadoff double, Pressly retired the next three batters to end the game. It was his 22nd save in 26 chances this season and his first appearance since July 31. He has a 1.29 ERA, 0.43 WHIP and 25:1 K:BB in 14 innings over his last 13 outings. He's nearing his career-high 26 saves recorded last season.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diaz hits slam, Astros tag Pérez, rally past Rangers 7-5

Aledmys Díaz hit a grand slam as the Houston Astros roughed up Martín Pérez and rallied past the Texas Rangers 7-5

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blows save opportunity Pressly (3-3) gave up two earned runs on two hits and a walk while striking out two over one inning of work to take the loss in a 5-4 defeat to the Mariners on Saturday.

Impact Pressly had been very good in July, tallying two wins and two saves while posting an ERA of 2.00 coming into Saturday's game. However, he wasn't able to protect a one-run lead over the Mariners and gave up the game-winning hit on a two-out, two-RBI single to Abraham Toro. Despite being saddled with his third loss of the season, Pressly should get a chance to redeem himself shortly.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toro pinch-hits for hurt J-Rod, leads Mariners past Astros

Abraham Toro pinch-hit for injured All-Star Julio Rodriguez and delivered a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning as the Seattle Mariners rallied past the AL-West leadin...

JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts 21st save Pressly earned a save against the Mariners on Thursday, allowing one hit and striking out two batters in a scoreless inning.

Impact Pressly allowed a two-out single but struck out Cal Raleigh to preserve the 4-2 win. He fanned multiple batters for the sixth time in his past eight contests, which is particularly notable since he accomplished that feat only twice through his first 19 outings of the campaign. Pressly hasn't allowed a run in any of his past 10 appearances, and he has yielded only one hit while posting a 19:0 K:BB and picking up two wins along with seven saves over 11 innings during that span.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bregman homers, has 3 RBIs to lead Astros over Mariners 4-2

Alex Bregman hit a two-run homer early, and his tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning led the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the Seattle Mariners

JULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros start fast, batter Ray for 3-game sweep of Mariners

Jose Altuve and Jeremy Peña hit back-to-back home runs off Robbie Ray to begin the game, and the Houston Astros roughed up the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner in an 8-5 victory o...

JULY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns 20th save in return Pressly pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 8-5 win over the Mariners.

Impact Pressly was on the paternity list for the last three days to be with his family after the birth of his daughter. He immediately retook the closer role and locked down his 20th save of the season with a drama-free outing Sunday. Even more impressively, Pressly has now pitched 10 consecutive innings without allowing a baserunner, and he's struck out 17 while picking up six saves and two wins in that span. The closer's dominant run has shrunk his ERA to 2.79 with a 0.90 WHIP and 32:8 K:BB across 29 innings this year.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from paternity list Pressly (personal) was activated from the paternity list Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The 33-year-old moved to the paternity list Thursday but will rejoin the Astros after spending a few days with family following the birth of his daughter. Rafael Montero, Hector Neris and Bryan Abreu each picked up a save in Seattle, but Pressly is back to reclaim the closer role ahead of Sunday's series finale.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Verlander 1st 13-game winner, Astros beat Mariners 3-1

Justin Verlander became the major leagues’ first 13-game winner, striking out nine and topping 99 mph in his final inning to lead the Houston Astros over the Seattle Mariners 3-1

JULY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alvarez homers as Astros down Yankees 7-5 for DH sweep

Yordan Alvarez and Alex Bregman both homered and the pair combined for five RBIs as the Houston Astros completed a doubleheader sweep of the New York Yankees Thursday with a 7-5 wi...

JULY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Headed to paternity list The Astros placed Pressly on the paternity list Thursday.

Impact Pressly has struck out 17 in nine scoreless innings over his last eight appearances, but he'll spend some time away from the team following the birth of his daughter. Rafael Montero, Hector Neris and Ryne Stanek are candidates for closing duties over the next few days, while Parker Mushinski (elbow) will be activated to provide an additional arm in the bullpen.

JULY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vogt, A's wrap up shaky first half by beating Astros

Stephen Vogt hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Oakland Athletics wrapped up a shaky first half by beating the Houston Astros 4-3

JULY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects third win Pressly (3-2) threw two scoreless innings and struck out three to earn the win in Thursday's extra-inning victory over the Angels.

Impact Pressly kept the game tied at 2-2 in the ninth inning and then protected a one-run lead in the 10th. A passed ball in the extra frame put the tying run 90 feet from scoring, but Pressly was able to get the job done. He's thrown eight innings without permitting a baserunner (outside of extra-inning ghost runners) in his last seven appearances. The Astros' closer trimmed his ERA to 3.00 with a 0.96 WHIP and 29:8 K:BB across 27 innings this year. He's 19-for-22 in save chances and continues to have a strong grip on ninth-inning duties.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down save Pressly struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Angels.

Impact Kyle Tucker's RBI double in the ninth inning gave the Astros a one-run lead, and Pressly was able to make it stand. He threw nine of his 15 pitches for strikes. The right-hander has tossed six straight perfect innings in his last six appearances, earning five saves and a win in that span. He now owns a 3.24 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 26:8 K:BB through 25 innings overall while going 19-for-22 in save chances.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros blow 4-run lead, rally in 9th to beat Angels, 6-5

Kyle Tucker delivered a tiebreaking RBI double in the ninth inning, and the Houston Astros blew a four-run lead before rallying for a 6-5 victory over the spiraling Los Angeles Ang...

JULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Secures 18th save Pressly picked up the save Thursday against the Royals. He allowed allowed zero baserunners while striking out one over one inning.

Impact Pressly came on in the ninth with a three-run lead and retired Nicky Lopez, Ryan O'Hearn and Whit Merrifield in order to secure his 18th save. The veteran closer sports a 3.38 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP with a 24:8 K:BB across 24.0 innings this season.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Verlander earns 11th win, leading Astros past Royals 5-2

Justin Verlander got his 11th win, Yordan Alvarez hit his 26th homer and the Houston Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 to take the series 3-1

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Registers second win Pressly earned the win during Sunday's 4-2 victory against the Angels, striking out the side in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Pressly pitched the top of the ninth in a 2-2 tie and retired all three Angels via the strikeout, then became the victor when Houston walked it off in the bottom of the inning. The 33-year-old has spun four straight perfect appearances with eight total strikeouts in four innings following a disastrous outing against the Yankees on June 23. He's now converted 17 of his last 18 save chances since May 7.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trout's slump worsens, Astros strike out 20 to sweep Angels

Angels star Mike Trout finished 0 for 11 with nine strikeouts in a three-game series and Los Angeles hitters fanned 20 times overall in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tallies 17th save Pressly struck out two and did not allow a baserunner in the ninth inning to record his 17th save of the season Thursday against the Yankees.

Impact Pressly successfully protected a one-run lead to earn the save Thursday. Since blowing an opportunity against the Yankees on June 23, Pressly has not allowed a baserunner across three innings -- and three appearances -- while recording five strikeouts. On the season, Pressly has a 3.68 ERA and a 20:8 K:BB across 22 frames.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros beat Yanks again, Bregman's 2-run double keys 2-1 win

Alex Bregman hit a two RBI double early and the Houston Astros held on for a 2-1 win over the New York Yankees Thursday night

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records 16th save Pressly struck out one without allowing a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Wednesday against the Mets.

Impact Pressly successfully protected a two-run lead to record his 16th save of the season. He's rebounded well since allowing four earned runs and blowing a save against the Yankees on Thursday, turning in consecutive scoreless appearances. While Pressly still has a hold on the closer role in Houston, he has maintained only an 18:8 K:BB with a 3.86 ERA across 21 innings on the campaign.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Verlander dominates, Castro homers, Astros beat Mets 2-0

Justin Verlander pitched two-hit ball for eight innings, light-hitting backup catcher Jason Castro lined a two-run homer in the ninth and the Houston Astros beat the Mets 2-0 to se...

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS