Astros lose another starter with Luis García on injured list

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston starter Luis García was positioned on the 15-day injured record Tuesday, the second Astros starter to be placed on the record this week.

García left Monday evening’s recreation towards the San Francisco Giants after eight pitches with proper elbow discomfort.

His harm got here on the identical day that fellow right-hander Jose Urquidy was positioned on the IL with irritation in his throwing shoulder after being injured Sunday evening.

Left-hander Matt Gage was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to take García’s spot on the roster.

These accidents are simply the newest in a string of setbacks for the defending World Series champions.

Star second baseman Jose Altuve has been out all season after breaking his proper thumb within the World Baseball Classic. Veteran outfielder Michael Brantley additionally hasn’t performed this 12 months whereas recovering from proper shoulder surgical procedure.

Houston is with out outfielder Chas McCormick, who has been out since April 15 with decrease again tightness.

Manager Dusty Baker mentioned Monday evening that Urquidy could be shut down indefinitely and that he’d be out for “a while.”