Hunter Brown
Astros place ace Hunter Brown on IL with right shoulder strain
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West Sacramento — The Houston Astros placed ace right-hander Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 2, with a right shoulder strain, the team announced Sunday ahead of their 12-10 walk-off loss to the A's. The 27-year-old, who finished third in AL Cy Young voting last season, first felt discomfort during a bullpen session Friday, underwent imaging in West Sacramento, then flew to Houston for further evaluation by team doctors. Manager Joe Espada said no timetable for Brown's return is available until further diagnosis.
Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown has been diagnosed with a grade 2 right shoulder strain and will refrain from throwing for a few weeks. The team placed him on the 15-day injured list for the first time in his career. Manager Joe Espada called it tough news but noted the issue is muscular with no ligament damage.