(Photo : Tim Warner/Getty Images) HOUSTON, TEXAS – Framber Valdez (#59) of the Houston Astros reacts within the third inning in opposition to the New York Yankees throughout Opening Day at Minute Maid Park on March 28, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
Houston Astros’ begin to the season has not been that perfect, and now, they should face the following few weeks with out beginning pitcher Framber Valdez.
The workforce confirmed that the 30-year-old left-handed pitcher is placed on a 15-day injured checklist because of elbow irritation.
He was supposed to start out for the workforce of their collection opener in opposition to the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday however was scratched on the final minute after the damage was found.
Valdez final performed on April 3 in opposition to the Toronto Blue Jays, the place he posted a 2.19 ERA.
Manager Joe Espada mentioned Valdez will want time to recuperate and hopes he’ll solely miss two begins and be again on the mound quickly.
They can even intently monitor his progress.
I did not get any information on the ligament, simply irritation in that elbow,” Espada mentioned.
“We’ll see where he’s at in a day or two. We can get him back throwing and then we can assess how quickly we can get him back going. I think that’s pretty decent news.”
As a precaution and backup, the Astros picked up the contract of right-hander Wander Suero from Triple-A Sugar Land. They additionally recalled Space Cowboys’ left-hander Parker Mushinski.
Valdez out, Verlander returning quickly?
While the information of Valdez’s damage is disappointing, Houston Astros followers can discover solace within the replace that future Hall of Fame member Justin Verlander is again throwing once more.
The nine-time All-Star, recovering from a shoulder damage because the finish of final season, threw for the Triple-A Sugar Land within the minors in opposition to Las Vegas.
Although the report was not good-six earned runs and 7 hits in three-plus innings-Verlander felt nice about his outing.
“I did accomplish my No. 1 goal, which was to throw 65 pitches and feel healthy,” Verlander advised reporters.
“In an ideal world, you go out there and the timing is right, and everything is where you want it to be, but it’s not super realistic. My timing was a little off, so my pitches were a little erratic. Time on the mound is the only thing that can help resolve that.”
Overall, the 41-year-old veteran averaged 93.5 mph on his fastball and hit 95.5 mph at most. He threw 32 fastballs, 17 sliders, 11 changeups, and 5 curveballs.
Espada additionally thought Verlander had an optimistic outing.
Verlander is anticipated to be activated for the roster later this April.
His subsequent rehab part is the second Minor League rehab by the weekend.
He got here to the Astros mid-season final 12 months from the New York Mets. He posted a 3.31 ERA in 11 regular-season begins (68 innings) and was 7-3 general.
Other pitchers on Houston Astros’ injured checklist are right-hander Shawn Dubin and José Urquidy, each out with proper forearm pressure. The former is anticipated to return this month, whereas the latter will probably be again by May.
Kendall Graveman can be out for the season.
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