The Houston Astros are bringing up right-hander Alimber Santa from Triple-A to bolster their struggling bullpen ahead of this weekend's series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Santa, the team's No. 16 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, will arrive in Chicago prior to Friday's game. The 23-year-old has posted a 1.42 ERA and 0.90 WHIP with 24 strikeouts in 19 relief innings for Sugar Land this season. His fastball has averaged 94.4 mph.
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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 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.
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The Houston Astros defeated the Chicago Cubs 8-5 on Sunday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep at Wrigley Field. Three home runs off starter Shota Imanaga powered the victory for the visitors.
The Houston Astros secured a 6-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday afternoon at Fenway Park. Christian Walker delivered three hits, including his eighth homer of the season, while Brice Matthews hit a three-run homer. Spencer Arrighetti earned his fourth consecutive win.
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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.
Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve has rejoined the team after missing three weeks with a strained left oblique. He returned to the lineup on Friday night against the Oakland Athletics, batting fifth. Altuve had live batting practice sessions earlier in the week to test his readiness.
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The Boston Red Sox have optioned pitcher Brayan Bello to Triple-A Worcester after a difficult start to the season. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow said the move aims to help Bello regain his enjoyment of the game.