Injuries & Moves: Hunter Brown (back) scratched
March 22: RHP Hunter Brown scratched from begin
Brown was scheduled to start out towards the Mets in Port St. Lucie, Fla., however he was scratched due to decrease again tightness. With Brown out, right-hander Jairo Solis acquired the nod.
March 21: Yordan Alvarez set to make Grapefruit League debut Thursday
The All-Star slugger will lastly get right into a Spring Training recreation when the Astros play the Nationals on Thursday at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Alvarez reported to camp with a sore left hand and did not swing a bat till March 9. Astros supervisor Dusty Baker stated he is nonetheless hopeful Alvarez might be prepared for the beginning of the common season March 30.
March 21: LHP Matt Gage optioned to Triple-A, C C.J. Stubbs, OF Marty Costes and RHP Devin Conn reassigned to Minor League camp
Gage, claimed off waivers in February, was battling for a lefty reliever spot, however he’ll as a substitute start the 12 months at Triple-A Sugar Land. He allowed one run and 4 hits with six strikeouts in six innings this spring. He made his debut June 6 of final 12 months and posted a 1.38 ERA in 13 innings for Toronto, bouncing between Triple-A and the massive leagues.
“He threw the ball really well,” pitching coach Josh Miller stated. “It was first impression within the group.”
DH Yordan Alvarez (sore left hand)
Expected return: March 23
Alvarez is scheduled to make his first look in a Grapefruit League recreation on Thursday towards the Nationals, supervisor Dusty Baker stated. Alvarez did not swing a bat this spring till March 9 and progressed to on-field batting observe on March 17. Alvarez, who suffered from irritation in each of his fingers through the 2022 season, confirmed as much as camp with a sore left hand.
“I do not suppose it is a matter of what number of at-bats [during spring],” Alvarez said. “It’s simply once I really feel good and once I really feel comfy within the batter’s field, I’m going to be OK. … It’s been a little bit irritating not having the ability to get into video games the final couple of weeks, however due to God, I really feel good now and can begin shifting ahead.” (Last up to date: March 21)
LF Michael Brantley (shoulder surgical procedure)
Expected return: Mid April
Brantley, who had proper shoulder surgical procedure in August and missed the second half of final season and the postseason, is probably going headed to the injured listing to start out the season, supervisor Dusty Baker stated. Brantley’s return from shoulder surgical procedure has been delayed whereas he left camp a few occasions to cope with a private matter. He’s but to seem in a Grapefruit League recreation. (Last up to date: March 21)
2B Jose Altuve (fractured proper thumb)
Expected return: TBD
Altuve may miss a few months after struggling a fractured proper thumb when he was hit by a pitch within the World Baseball Classic on March 18. Altuve, getting into his thirteenth season with the Astros, is coming off a terrific season through which he hit .300 with 28 homers, 57 RBIs, 18 stolen bases, 103 runs scored and a .920 OPS in 2022, serving to the Astros win their second World Series title in six seasons. (Last up to date: March 19)
RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (proper arm muscle pressure)
Expected return: April
McCullers began throwing off flat floor each different day on March 11, marking the primary time he had thrown a baseball since he started experiencing arm ache following a Feb. 14 bullpen session in Florida. McCullers, who missed the 2019 season after present process Tommy John surgical procedure, then spent the primary 4 months of final season with a proper flexor pronator pressure, will start the season on the IL. (Last up to date: March 14)
