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At Triple-A, he hasn't allowed a run in six appearances in May.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"• All Astros transactions","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"### **10-DAY/15-DAY INJURED LIST**","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**OF Chas McCormick (right hamstring discomfort)** \n**Expected return**: *Mid-May* \nMcCormick, who went 1-for-4 with a single in his Minor League rehab start on May 17 for Double-A Corpus Christi, could be close to returning to the Astros. He injured his hamstring against the Royals in mid-April and took some time off for it to heal.\n\nMcCormick started 16 games in left field, four in center and one in right field this season, but he has struggled at the plate and is still searching for his first home run while in the longest homerless drought of his career. *(Last updated: May 17)*","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**RHP José Urquidy (right forearm strain)** \n**Expected return:** *Late May* \nUrquidy is scheduled to pitch four innings in a Minor League rehab game on Saturday for Double-A Corpus Christi in San Antonio. He gave up three runs and three hits and struck out three batters over 2 2/3 innings in his rehab start on Sunday with Triple-A Sugar Land. Urquidy threw 28 of 46 pitches for strikes.\n\n\"When I finished the game, I didn't feel anything bad,\" said Urquidy, who was topping out at 90-93 mph. \"I wasn't thinking to not put too much stress on my arm, but I think I've got more than that. I think next outing, I'm going to have more velocity for sure.\"\n\nUrquidy went 3-3 with a 5.29 ERA in 16 games (10 starts) last year and spent three months on the IL with right shoulder discomfort. *(Last updated: May 17)*","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**SS Brice Matthews (lower back tightness, *No. 4 on Astros Top 30 prospect list*)** \n**Expected return:** *TBA* \nMatthews, the club's first-round Draft pick last year, was placed on the seven-day injured list on May 7 at High-A Asheville with lower back tightness. Matthews was slashing .229/.364/.286 with two doubles in 35 games for the Tourists. *(Last updated: May 15)*","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**INF Zach Dezenzo (wrist, *No. 5 on Astros Top 30 prospect list*)** \n**Expected return:** *TBA* \nDezenzo was limited in Major League camp with a wrist injury and is on a slow rehab plan. He appeared in 31 games last year at High-A Asheville and 63 games at Double-A Corpus Christi, where he hit .257 with 14 homers and 41 RBIs as a third baseman. *(Last updated: May 15)*","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"### **60-DAY INJURED LIST**","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**RHP Luis Garcia (Tommy John surgery)** \n**Expected return:** *Midseason* \nGarcia threw 20 pitches in his latest bullpen session on May 18 as he continues to rehab from the Tommy John surgery he underwent in May 2023. He began throwing bullpens in April and is taking a slow progression to eventually going out on a Minor League rehab assignment.\n\nThe expectation is that he will be able to rejoin the Astros' rotation at some point in the middle of the season. *(Last updated: May 18)*","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (right forearm surgery) \nExpected return:** *Midseason* \nMcCullers has been throwing off the mound and has hit the mid-80s with his fastball, while adding some changeups. The next step would be to add in some breaking pitches and build up his pitch count and intensity in the coming weeks. He did not pitch in 2023 following surgery performed on June 13 to repair his flexor tendon and remove a bone spur.\n\nThe right-hander had rehabbed to the point that he was close to facing hitters in mid-May of last year, but another setback ultimately led to surgery. *(Last updated: May 13)* More>>","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**RHP Penn Murfee (right elbow surgery)** \n**Expected return:** *August* \nMurfee, claimed off waivers on March 27 from the Braves, won't be able to help the Astros until midseason after undergoing UCL surgery in June 2023. He had surgery July 5 of last year. He's progressed to throwing off the slope of the mound. *(Last updated: May 4)*","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**RHP Oliver Ortega (elbow surgery)** \n**Expected return:** *July* \nOrtega underwent surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, the Astros announced March 21. He was expected to miss three to four months. Ortega appeared in two Spring Training games in relief before being sidelined with elbow discomfort. He joined the Astros after being claimed off waivers from the Twins on Oct. 25. Ortega appeared in 10 games for the Twins in 2023, going 0-1 with a 4.30 ERA while tallying 14 strikeouts in 14 1/3 innings pitched. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on April 9 to make room on the 40-man roster for Wander Suero. *(Last updated: April 9)*","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**LHP Bennett Sousa (left shoulder inflammation)** \n**Expected return:** *2025* \nSousa was headed towards a spot on Houston's Opening Day roster before what he described as an inflamed nerve sent him to the IL to begin the season. Sousa said he experienced some numbness and soreness in his hand and \"tried to grind through it.\" He underwent surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome on April 3 and was shut down for the season. *(Last updated: April 6)*","type":"text"},{"__typename":"Markdown","content":"**RHP Kendall Graveman (right shoulder labral surgery )** \n**Expected return:** *2025* \nGraveman, acquired by the Astros for the second time at last year’s Trade Deadline, posted a 2.42 ERA in 23 appearances for Houston in August and September but didn’t pitch in the playoffs because of right shoulder discomfort. 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May 17: OF Chas McCormick (right hamstring discomfort) continues rehab at Double-A McCormick went 1-for-4 with a single in his Minor League rehab start on Friday night for Corpus Christi at San Antonio. He batted second and started in center field. In four games on his rehab assignment, including three at Double-A, he's 3-for-15. Astros manager Joe Espada said McCormick was slated to play again on Saturday for the Hooks.
May 17: LHP Parker Mushinski recalled; RHP Shawn Dubin optioned to Triple-A Mushinski, who made the Opening Day roster, rejoins the Astros for the third time to replace Dubin, who threw three innings for his first career save in Thursday's win over Oakland.
Mushinski has appeared in three games for Houston this season with an 11.25 ERA. At Triple-A, he hasn't allowed a run in six appearances in May.
OF Chas McCormick (right hamstring discomfort) Expected return: Mid-May McCormick, who went 1-for-4 with a single in his Minor League rehab start on May 17 for Double-A Corpus Christi, could be close to returning to the Astros. He injured his hamstring against the Royals in mid-April and took some time off for it to heal.
McCormick started 16 games in left field, four in center and one in right field this season, but he has struggled at the plate and is still searching for his first home run while in the longest homerless drought of his career. (Last updated: May 17)
RHP José Urquidy (right forearm strain) Expected return:Late May Urquidy is scheduled to pitch four innings in a Minor League rehab game on Saturday for Double-A Corpus Christi in San Antonio. He gave up three runs and three hits and struck out three batters over 2 2/3 innings in his rehab start on Sunday with Triple-A Sugar Land. Urquidy threw 28 of 46 pitches for strikes.
"When I finished the game, I didn't feel anything bad," said Urquidy, who was topping out at 90-93 mph. "I wasn't thinking to not put too much stress on my arm, but I think I've got more than that. I think next outing, I'm going to have more velocity for sure."
Urquidy went 3-3 with a 5.29 ERA in 16 games (10 starts) last year and spent three months on the IL with right shoulder discomfort. (Last updated: May 17)
SS Brice Matthews (lower back tightness, No. 4 on Astros Top 30 prospect list) Expected return:TBA Matthews, the club's first-round Draft pick last year, was placed on the seven-day injured list on May 7 at High-A Asheville with lower back tightness. Matthews was slashing .229/.364/.286 with two doubles in 35 games for the Tourists. (Last updated: May 15)
INF Zach Dezenzo (wrist, No. 5 on Astros Top 30 prospect list) Expected return:TBA Dezenzo was limited in Major League camp with a wrist injury and is on a slow rehab plan. He appeared in 31 games last year at High-A Asheville and 63 games at Double-A Corpus Christi, where he hit .257 with 14 homers and 41 RBIs as a third baseman. (Last updated: May 15)
60-DAY INJURED LIST
RHP Luis Garcia (Tommy John surgery) Expected return:Midseason Garcia threw 20 pitches in his latest bullpen session on May 18 as he continues to rehab from the Tommy John surgery he underwent in May 2023. He began throwing bullpens in April and is taking a slow progression to eventually going out on a Minor League rehab assignment.
The expectation is that he will be able to rejoin the Astros' rotation at some point in the middle of the season. (Last updated: May 18)
RHP Lance McCullers Jr. (right forearm surgery) Expected return:Midseason McCullers has been throwing off the mound and has hit the mid-80s with his fastball, while adding some changeups. The next step would be to add in some breaking pitches and build up his pitch count and intensity in the coming weeks. He did not pitch in 2023 following surgery performed on June 13 to repair his flexor tendon and remove a bone spur.
The right-hander had rehabbed to the point that he was close to facing hitters in mid-May of last year, but another setback ultimately led to surgery. (Last updated: May 13)More>>
RHP Penn Murfee (right elbow surgery) Expected return:August Murfee, claimed off waivers on March 27 from the Braves, won't be able to help the Astros until midseason after undergoing UCL surgery in June 2023. He had surgery July 5 of last year. He's progressed to throwing off the slope of the mound. (Last updated: May 4)
RHP Oliver Ortega (elbow surgery) Expected return:July Ortega underwent surgery to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, the Astros announced March 21. He was expected to miss three to four months. Ortega appeared in two Spring Training games in relief before being sidelined with elbow discomfort. He joined the Astros after being claimed off waivers from the Twins on Oct. 25. Ortega appeared in 10 games for the Twins in 2023, going 0-1 with a 4.30 ERA while tallying 14 strikeouts in 14 1/3 innings pitched. He was transferred to the 60-day IL on April 9 to make room on the 40-man roster for Wander Suero. (Last updated: April 9)
LHP Bennett Sousa (left shoulder inflammation) Expected return:2025 Sousa was headed towards a spot on Houston's Opening Day roster before what he described as an inflamed nerve sent him to the IL to begin the season. Sousa said he experienced some numbness and soreness in his hand and "tried to grind through it." He underwent surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome on April 3 and was shut down for the season. (Last updated: April 6)
RHP Kendall Graveman (right shoulder labral surgery ) Expected return:2025 Graveman, acquired by the Astros for the second time at last year’s Trade Deadline, posted a 2.42 ERA in 23 appearances for Houston in August and September but didn’t pitch in the playoffs because of right shoulder discomfort. He underwent season-ending surgery in January. (Last updated: March 28)