APRIL 28, 2021•MLB.COM
Javier refusing to allow runs for AstrosHOUSTON -- Cristian Javier ran his scoreless streak to 17 innings by blanking the Mariners for seven frames -- in his third consecutive scor...
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 aboveAPRIL 28, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pedro Leon - Bulk of work coming at SSLeon is expected to start 80 percent of his minor-league games at shortstop this season, with the rest coming in center field, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.
ImpactPer the report, Leon is grading out as a 70-grade runner with an 80-grade arm, which would allow him to profile at any position on the diamond. Leon has been well regarded mostly due to his potential to hit for power and average, but it's starting to sound like he might be a true five-tool prospect. He will open the year at Double-A, but as Callis notes, there is a clear path to the majors in center field if he can hit the ground running. Long term, he could be the heir apparent to Carlos Correa, who is a free agent this offseason.
APRIL 28, 2021•ROTOWIRE
How to combat high heat? Servais: Hunt itLike every team in the Majors in 2021, the Mariners' hitters are doing their best to adjust to and combat the significant uptick in high hea...
APRIL 28, 2021•MLB.COM
Jake Odorizzi - Avoids structural damageOdorizzi is expected to miss 2-to-3 starts after being cleared of any structural damage in his right forearm Tuesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
ImpactThe 31-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right pronator muscle strain after exiting Saturday's start against the Angels, but he's not expected to face a lengthy absence. Odorizzi could rejoin the rotation during the second week of May if his recovery progresses as expected.
APRIL 28, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Pedro Báez - Suffers setbackBaez had a recent setback and felt some tenderness in his shoulder, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ImpactThis explains why Baez was shifted to the 60-day injured list Monday. He cannot return prior to June 9, and it's unclear whether he will need more time beyond that to get healthy.
APRIL 27, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Pedro Báez's inauspicious start to his Astros career; the latest on Framber Valdez's progressBáez was the Astros' big bullpen acquisition of the offseason, but he has yet to pitch for the team and won't debut any time soon.
APRIL 27, 2021•THEATHLETIC.COM
