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Brandon Bielak
Likely to make big-league club
Bielak is likely to make the big-league roster out of spring training due to a combination of injuries to the Astros' pitching staff and the fact that he is out of minor-league options, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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Grae Kessinger
Diagnosed with hamstring strain
Kessinger suffered a right hamstring strain during Monday's exhibition against Miami, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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Yordan Alvarez
Early exit Monday was planned
Alvarez's early removal from Monday's Grapefruit League game versus the Marlins was planned and he is not injured, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Yordan Alvarez
Exits early Monday
Alvarez left Monday's game against the Marlins earlier than anticipated, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Grae Kessinger
Nursing hamstring injury
Kessinger was pulled from Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins due to right hamstring discomfort, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Ronel Blanco
In position for rotation spot
Blanco appears likely to be included in the Astros' Opening Day rotation after Jose Urquidy was diagnosed Monday with a right forearm muscle strain, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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Grae Kessinger
Tweaks leg Monday
Kessinger was removed in the second inning of Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins after he appeared to injure his right leg while running the bases, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Justin Verlander
Facing hitters imminently
Astros manager Joe Espada said Monday that Verlander (shoulder) will face hitters "in the next day or two," Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Jose Urquidy
Out with forearm strain
Astros manager Joe Espada said Monday that Urquidy has been diagnosed with a forearm muscle strain and won't be available for the start of the regular season, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Cristian Javier
Lined up for regular season
Javier will start the second game of the regular season against the Yankees, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Spencer Arrighetti
Nearing big-league debut
Arrigehetti has a realistic chance to make his big-league debut in 2024, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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J.P. France
Makes spring debut
France (shoulder) struck out four and allowed one run on four hits and one walk over 2.1 innings Saturday in the Astros' 6-1 loss to the Mets in Grapefruit League play.
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Zach Dezenzo
Starting in Spring Breakout game
Dezenzo (wrist) will start at third base and bat eighth Sunday in the Astros' Spring Breakout game against the Cardinals.
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Justin Verlander
Should face hitters next
Astros manager Joe Espada said Verlander (shoulder) will throw a light bullpen session Sunday, and if that goes well, the right-hander will advance to throwing live batting practice, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Jose Abreu
Back in action Sunday
Abreu (knee) is batting fifth as the designated hitter in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Yordan Alvarez
Rejoins lineup Sunday
Alvarez (eye) is starting in left field and batting second in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Jose Urquidy
Seeing doctors in Houston
Urquidy (elbow) will fly to Houston on Saturday to see the Astros' team doctors, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Joey Loperfido
Making impression in camp
Loperfido has hit .348 with a .217 ISO across 26 plate appearances in Cactus League action.
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Yordan Alvarez
Foot not an issue
Alvarez was removed from Friday's Grapefruit League game due to an allergic reaction in his left eye, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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Yordan Alvarez
Exits with possible injury
Alvarez left Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies early after fouling a ball off his right foot, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Jose Abreu
Could see game action Sunday
Abreu (knee) will go through full workouts Friday and Saturday with the goal of starting at designated hitter in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies, Brian McTaggart of MLB.comreports.
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Framber Valdez
Named Opening Day starter
Astros manager Joe Espada announced Friday that Valdez will be the team's Opening Day starter March 28 versus the Yankees, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Jose Urquidy
Leaves appearance with sore elbow
Urquidy pulled himself from an appearance in a minor-league game Friday due to right elbow discomfort, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Justin Verlander
Close to facing hitters
Verlander (shoulder) bounced back well from a bullpen session Thursday and said Friday that he's "definitely getting close to facing hitters," Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Mauricio Dubon
Key bench option
Dubon is a lock to make the Astros' Opening Day roster thanks to his defensive versatility, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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