Astros Injury Updates and Roster Moves: May 28
The Houston Astros have been making some roster moves recently, with the latest being the claim of right-handed pitcher Kaleb Ort off waivers from the Orioles. Ort, 32, has previous experience in the big leagues with the Red Sox, where he appeared in 47 games and made two starts. However, his performance has been less than stellar, with a 6.27 ERA and 1.70 WHIP in 51 2/3 innings.
Ort has been playing at Triple-A Norfolk this season, but his numbers there have not been much better, with a 12.08 ERA and 2.45 WHIP in 12 2/3 innings. Despite his struggles, the Astros have decided to add him to their 40-man roster.
In other news, first baseman José Abreu has been activated by the Astros after spending some time in the Minor Leagues. Abreu had a rough start to the season with the Astros, batting just .099 with one extra-base hit and three RBIs in 22 games. He will be looking to turn things around now that he is back with the big league club.
On the injury front, right-handed pitcher Cristian Javier has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to forearm discomfort. Javier has been a solid contributor for the Astros this season, with a 3-1 record and a 3.89 ERA in seven starts. His expected return is currently listed as TBD, pending further imaging.
Overall, the Astros are dealing with a number of injuries to key players, but they are hoping to weather the storm and continue their strong performance this season. Stay tuned for more updates on their roster moves and injury updates.
