Astros pitcher José Urquidy exited a minor league game with an elbow injury after throwing 43 pitches. Framber Valdez is set to start on Opening Day for the third consecutive year. Urquidy is flying back to Houston for further evaluation by team doctors as his elbow remains sore.
Cristian Javier will start March 29 game against the Yankees -- the second game of the season.
Astros manager Joe Espada said the soreness in Urquidy's elbow has decreased, but the team is awaiting results of an MRI.
Astros' José Urquidy to have sore elbow evaluated in Houston https://t.co/hckBdJ8Agg
Urquidy is flying back to Houston today to be examined by team doctors. He showed up at camp today and his elbow was still sore.
Framber Valdez is taking the mound for the third year in a row as your Opening Day Starting Pitcher! 👏 https://t.co/Rpxg5LEV0e
Ronel Blanco may be the next man up to join the rotation if Urquidy is out to start the season. He continues to throw well this spring, tossing four scoreless innings against the Phillies. He allowed two walks, struck out three batters (57 pitches).
Ronel Blanco may be the next man up to join the rotation if Urquidy is out to start the season. He continues to throw well this spring, tossing three scoreless innings against the Phillies. He allowed two walks, struck out three batters (57 pitches).
Urquidy's sore elbow another challenge for Astros' rotation. A breakdown of the state of Houston's rotation: Who's hurt, who's in and ... should they pursue Snell? https://t.co/a2xmUgVcq2
José Urquidy's elbow injury the latest hit to Astros' starting rotation https://t.co/y3wuxplvmM via @houstonchron
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José Urquidy's elbow injury the latest hit to Astros' starting rotation https://t.co/F9phJto1Dn
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Framber Valdez to make his third straight opening day start for Astros https://t.co/p9pq85QHoP
José Urquidy exits Friday start with elbow injury https://t.co/jOPsKedmdZ
Astros tab Framber Valdez for Opening Day start https://t.co/MlW4i0J2oR
They MIGHT want to circle back with Snell/Montgomery. The rotation was already a concern before this issue with Urquidy. Yikes. #Astros https://t.co/XEVODT9H8U
They MIGHT want to circle back with Snell/Montgomery. Rotation was already an issue for this issue with Urquidy. https://t.co/XEVODT9H8U
A couple of significant updates today from Joe Espada: - Framber Valdez will start for the Astros on Opening Day for the third consecutive year. - José Urquidy walked off the mound after throwing 43 pitches in a minor league game today with an elbow injury. He is being…
A couple of significant updates today from Joe Espada: - Framber Valdez will start for the Astros on Opening Day for the third consecutive year. - Jose Urquidy walked off the mound after throwing 43 pitches in a minor league game today with an elbow injury. He is being…
Some updates from Astros camp: ◼️ McCormick continues his torrid spring ◼️ Peña's swing has been a "a little up and down." ◼️ Dylan Coleman to start season in Triple-A https://t.co/diJwnepfJO
Astros option Dylan Coleman to minor league camp as race for bullpen spots heats up https://t.co/WxNGi2ZvJa
Nestor struck out eight and allowed just one hit in four innings against the Astros in his last start of 2023 He could be the choice to start Opening Day in Houston in two weeks https://t.co/QESpiATsIp
Luis Contreras will start tonight. Urquidy will pitch tomorrow in a minor league game https://t.co/9k6DZwj5ay