Arthur Fils retired after four games in his first-round match at the Italian Open on May 9 due to hip pain. The world number 17's withdrawal raises questions about his readiness for the French Open later this month.
Fils faced Italian qualifier Andrea Pellegrino in Rome but lost the opening three games. He took a medical timeout after the third game before returning briefly to the court. Pellegrino then took a 4-0 lead in the fifth game when Fils ended the match after 22 minutes of play.
Chicago White Sox catcher Kyle Teel, playing for Team Italy, delivered a strong performance—including a home run and double—in Tuesday's 8-6 World Baseball Classic Pool B upset victory over Team USA at Daikin Park in Houston before exiting with a right hamstring injury. Italy plans to replace him with bullpen catcher Andres Annunziata.
Imeripotiwa na AI
The Houston Astros placed shortstop Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain and pitcher Tatsuya Imai on the 15-day injured list with right arm fatigue on Monday in Seattle. The moves exacerbate a seven-game losing streak and mounting pitching injuries, following Imai's return to Houston for testing after Friday's rough outing.
Outfielder Mike Tauchman pulled himself from a Mets spring training game against the Astros after showing discomfort in his left knee during the middle innings. The Mets lost 7-5 at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Tauchman underwent an MRI, with results pending.
Imeripotiwa na AI
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.