Julia Morales
@JuliaMorales
Reporter/Host for @SpaceCityHN. Field reporter for @Astros.
Astros have claimed IF Logan Davidson off waivers from the Athletics and optioned him to Sugar Land.
Astros have placed LHP Brandon Walter on the 15-day IL due to left elbow inflammation (retro 7/24). Nick Hernandez recalled.
Astros recalled RHP Jason Alexander to make tonight’s start. RHP Nick Hernandez was optioned.
The Astros, having lost Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker, without Alvarez since early May, with seven starting pitchers on the IL & five members of their Opening Day lineup on the IL, are currently tied for the best record in AL. Joe Espada is making strong Manager of Year case.
All-Star break is here. Astros are 56-40 with a 5-game lead in the division.
Omg Mike Jones throwing out the first pitch on 713 Day.
Brice Matthews will start at 2B and make his ML debut tonight. He’s the 8th to debut for the Astros this season.
Jake Meyers has been placed on the 10-day IL due to a right calf strain (retro to July 10).
Astros select IF Brice Matthews from Triple A. Matthews will join the club in Houston this afternoon and will wear #28. Corresponding moves will be announced later today.
Jake Meyers is being looked at after running out the OF. He’s being helped off the field.
.@brianmctaggart has been handing out awards - these were voted on by Houston chapter of BBWAA. Astros MVP - LF Yordan Alvarez Astros Pitcher of the Year - Ronel Blanco Astros Rookie of the Year - Spencer Arrighetti Darryl Kile Good Guy of the Year - Mauricio Dubón Fred Hartman…
Something is up with Altuve. Was getting checked on after the 2-run double. He stays in.