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The Houston Astros have now lost three starting pitchers this season due to injury, and Mitch Keller could be a name they target at the trade deadline.
All-Star slugger Yordan Alvarez will remain out of the Houston Astros lineup after tests revealed a small fracture in his right hand.
Despite their normal slow start to the season, the Houston Astros are playing extremely well right now and trending in the right direction.
So goes the latest setback for Houston's roster. The Astros have lost a bevy of players this year to injuries, the latest coming with the team's announcement that starting pitcher Ronel Blanco will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery in June.
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Climbing Tal's Hill on MSNCuriously timed Chas McCormick injury news gives Astros prime promotion opportunityThe Houston Astros may have just received a blessing in disguise with the word that Chas McCormick is headed for the injured list.
The Houston Astros were worried about the availability of Christian Walker after he was hit in the hand by a pitch against the Athletics.
The Houston Astros announced on Wednesday that right-handed starter Ronel Blanco will undergo season-ending elbow surgery next week. The Astros did not specify what type of elbow surgery, but manager Joe Espada told reporters that Blanco will undergo Tommy John surgery. His official stated return timetable is merely "during the 2026 season."