MLB Draft 2023: What to know about every first-round pick
The first round of the MLB Draft brought more than a few surprises. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman offer a few things to know about every...JULY 10, 2023
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Gilbert follows shutout with 7-inning gem for series win in HoustonHOUSTON -- Logan Gilbert finished the first half of the season with back-to-back stellar starts thanks to a change in pitch selection. Gilbe...
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Logan Gilbert, Mariners too strong for AstrosLogan Gilbert worked seven strong innings and the Seattle Mariners closed the first half with a 3-1 win over the host Houston Astros on Sund...
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Yordan Alvarez - Closing in on rehab assignmentAstros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that Alvarez (oblique) will "for sure" head out on a rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break, Chandler Rome of The Athletic...
ImpactAlvarez doesn't sound like he'll be an option for the Astros' first series of the second half that begins Friday in Anaheim, but if he joins a minor-league affiliate by next weekend and is able to get at least a game or two under his belt, he could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list at some point during the third week of July. The slugger has resided on the IL since June 9 due to the right oblique strain.
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Jose Altuve - Won't be activated when eligibleAstros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that Altuve (oblique) is healing faster than anticipated, but the second baseman isn't expected to be activated from the 10-day injure...
ImpactBrown's comments came after Altuve was able to take grounders at second base prior to Sunday's game against the Mariners, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Though the GM didn't put a firm target date on Altuve's return from the IL, Brown suggested that the eight-time All-Star is about a week behind slugger Yordan Alvarez (oblique) in their respective recovery programs. Alvarez is expected to begin a rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break, so if all goes well in Altuve's recovery over the next week, the 33-year-old could be cleared to join a minor-league affiliate the week after. Mauricio Dubon should continue to handle the keystone on an everyday basis until Altuve is deemed ready to return from the IL.
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José Urquidy - Closing in on rehab assignmentUrquidy (shoulder) completed a simulated game at Minute Maid Park on Sunday, and Astros general manager Dana Brown said afterward that the right-hander will "for sure" begin a reha...
ImpactThe Astros will likely see how Urquidy's right shoulder is feeling a few days after the simulated game before determining whether he'll be ready to join a minor-league affiliate later this week or if he'll first need to face hitters in a controlled setting one more time. Since Urquidy has been on the IL since May 1 with an inflamed right shoulder, he'll likely need at least two or three outings on the farm to get fully stretched back out before he slots into the Houston rotation. He could be an option to return from the 60-day injured list in the final week of July if all goes well during his rehab assignment.
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