The Houston Astros have placed right-handed pitcher Cristian Javier on the 15-day injured list due to right forearm discomfort, retroactive to May 24. To fill Javier's spot on the active roster, the Astros have recalled right-handed pitcher Alex Speas (#64) from Triple-A Sugar Land. Additionally, the Astros have optioned infielder/outfielder Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land and recalled infielder José Abreu from the minors. Abreu is expected to return to the Astros' lineup.
Astros Place Cristian Javier On IL, Recall Jose Abreu https://t.co/FxFQZfdJrk https://t.co/yhU2OwePEC
Houston Astros option Joey Loperfido to AAA Sugar Land, recall José Abreu from minors https://t.co/p3jAGoSRf1
Houston Astros place Cristian Javier on 15-day injured list with forearm discomfort https://t.co/E1pTe5sWE3
Astros lineup, Abreu returns. https://t.co/cIfZOXymS6
Astros option IF/OF Joey Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land and recall IF José Abreu from Sugar Land. RHP Cristian Javier placed on the 15-day IL due to right forearm discomfort (retro May 24) and RHP Alex Speas recalled from Sugar Land.
The Astros have placed RHP Cristian Javier on the 15-day IL due to right forearm discomfort (retro May 24)...to take Javier’s place on the active roster, Houston recalled RHP Alex Speas (#64) from Triple A Sugar Land. #Relentless #Sarge
Astros' José Abreu expected to rejoin Astros in Seattle when done with Sugar Land rehab assignment https://t.co/XQ7CxFeTkf