US EditionAstros place RHP Hayden Wesneski on the 15-day injured list with elbow discomfort
- On Thursday, the Houston Astros announced that pitcher Hayden Wesneski has been moved to the 15-day injured list due to discomfort in his right elbow.
- After pitching four innings in Tuesday's 4-3 loss at Milwaukee, Wesneski reported soreness to the team’s athletic trainer; this outing marked his first appearance on the mound since late April.
- The Astros opted to skip Wesneski’s most recent spot in the rotation due to a decrease in his pitch speed, and according to manager Joe Espada, Wesneski did not mention any elbow discomfort until Thursday.
- Wesneski, 27, was acquired from the Chicago Cubs in December as part of the Kyle Tucker trade and holds a 1-3 record with a 4.50 ERA over six starts this season.
- Logan VanWey, a right-handed pitcher, was promoted from Triple-A Sugar Land to join the Astros' 26-man roster, filling the spot vacated by Wesneski as the team gets ready for a series of 17 straight games beginning Friday.
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Astros rotation adjusting again with RHP Hayden Wesneski on IL
Less than a week after getting starter Lance McCullers Jr. back from more than a two-year absence, the Houston Astros are going through another change in their rotation after Hayden Wesneski was placed on the injured list.
Astros Place Hayden Wesneski On IL With Elbow Discomfort
The Astros announced Friday that right-hander Hayden Wesneski is being placed on the 15-day injured list due to discomfort in his right elbow. Right-hander Logan VanWey will be recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to take Wesneski’s spot on the roster. An exact diagnosis or expected timetable for Wesneski’s return has not been provided. His IL placement is retroactive to May 7. It’s ominous any time a pitcher hits the injured list due to a nebulous…
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