JULY 7, 2023•THEATHLETIC.COM
Chandler Rome: Yordan Alvarez took batting practice on the... - The AthleticYordan Alvarez took batting practice on the field at Minute Maid Park on Friday. He could face José Urquidy in a live batting practice on Su...
José Urquidy - To face hitters SundayUrquidy (shoulder) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Sunday in Houston, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
ImpactYordan Alvarez (oblique) will be among the batters standing in against Urquidy, who's been on the shelf since May 1 due to a bad case of right shoulder inflammation. If all goes well during Sunday's workout, Urquidy could be cleared to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment sometime next week. He's on track to return to the Astros' rotation around mid-to-late July.
JULY 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Yordan Alvarez - Takes on-field batting practiceAlvarez (oblique) took on-field batting practice Friday in Houston, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
ImpactThe rehabbing slugger will next advance to simulated at-bats this Sunday as he completes his recovery from the right oblique strain that sent him to the injured list June 8. Alvarez seems likely to be ready to return to the Astros' active roster shortly after the All-Star break as long as there are no setbacks along the way.
JULY 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
José Rodríguez - Outrighted to Triple-ARodriguez was outrighted Friday to Triple-A Tacoma, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
ImpactRodriguez had a one-appearance stint with the Mariners earlier this season in which he surrendered three earned runs over three innings of relief. The 27-year-old right-hander is off the 40-man roster but will remain part of the organization.
JULY 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jose Caballero - Sitting FridayCaballero is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Astros.
ImpactCaballero will take a seat after he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts during Thursday's 5-1 win. Kolten Wong will take over at second base and bat ninth versus Houston.
JULY 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Mariners vs Astros Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for July 7 (Expect a Low-Scoring Showdown in Houston)The Seattle Mariners (43-43) will look to stay competitive in a tough American League West division when they travel to take on the Houston...
JULY 7, 2023•FANDUEL.COM
Korey Lee - Dealing with oblique strainLee was diagnosed with a right oblique strain Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
ImpactLee hasn't been placed on the injured list yet, but a move is certainly possible. The 24-year-old catcher sustained the injury Tuesday and has been sitting out since. Before straining his oblique, Lee was slashing .283/.328/.406 across 302 plate appearances in Triple-A Sugar Land -- though his numbers have been on the decline.
JULY 7, 2023•ROTOWIRE
