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.
Bryan Abreu earned his first win of the season by pitching two scoreless innings in the Houston Astros' 3-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. The reliever closed out the game in the 10th despite some tense moments with the bases loaded. Red Sox starter Ranger Suarez exited early with right hamstring tightness.
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed reliever Ben Casparius on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation and recalled pitcher Kyle Hurt from Triple-A Oklahoma City. The move comes ahead of their series opener against the New York Mets. Manager Dave Roberts noted the injury likely surfaced during Sunday's game.
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.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will begin his rehabilitation assignment on Thursday with a to-be-determined minor league affiliate, throwing 40-45 pitches. The right-hander has not pitched since suffering left oblique discomfort on March 17 during minor league spring training. The Braves aim for his return to the starting rotation in early May.