ヒューストン・アストロズは、今週末のリグレー・フィールドでのカブス戦に向け、苦戦するブルペンを強化するため、3Aから右腕のアリンバー・サンタをメジャーに昇格させる。
MLBパイプラインでチーム内16位の有望株と評価されるサンタは、金曜日の試合前にシカゴへ合流する予定である。23歳の同投手は今季、3Aシュガーランドで19イニングに登板し、防御率1.42、WHIP0.90、24奪三振という成績を残している。直球の平均球速は94.4マイル（約151.9キロ）を計測している。
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The Houston Astros defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-0 on Saturday at Wrigley Field, extending Chicago's losing streak to seven games. Christian Walker hit two home runs, and Kai-Wei Teng delivered six scoreless innings.
The Houston Astros have optioned right-hander Spencer Arrighetti to their Triple-A affiliate in Sugar Land, the club announced on Monday. This move means Arrighetti will not be part of the Opening Day roster. The team plans to use Lance McCullers Jr. in the fifth rotation spot to start the season.
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The Boston Red Sox have called up prospect Jake Bennett to make his MLB debut Friday night against the Houston Astros. The 25-year-old left-hander replaces injured Garrett Crochet in the series opener at Fenway Park.
Albert Suárez stepped in from Triple-A to pitch three innings of one-run relief, securing a save in the Baltimore Orioles' 8-3 victory over the Texas Rangers at Camden Yards. The 36-year-old right-hander flew in from Memphis early Wednesday morning after the bullpen was strained from recent heavy usage. Manager Craig Albernaz praised Suárez's reliability and preparedness.
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The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 7-4 on Sunday at Daikin Park, halting New York's eight-game winning streak. Yankees starter Luis Gil allowed six earned runs in four-plus innings and was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre afterward. Spencer Arrighetti earned his third win by limiting the Yankees to one run over seven innings.
Houston Astros starter Tatsuya Imai, on the 15-day injured list with right arm fatigue, played catch on Thursday at Daikin Park but said he does not know when he will return to the pitcher's mound. Imaging on his shoulder and arm came back clean, with the team now focusing on building arm strength. Imai has cited challenges adjusting to the major leagues and American lifestyle.
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Tatsuya Imai allowed six runs in four innings during his return to the majors on Tuesday night. Astros manager Joe Espada said afterward that the pitcher will take the mound again in his next scheduled start despite the poor outing.