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He left Saturday's game with back tightness. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_17_09_24_am__Astros_Fernando_Martinez_LF-172641.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_17_09_24_am__Astros_Fernando_Martinez_LF-172641.html Sun, 17 Mar 2013 09:24:33 EST Lucas Harrell, who missed his last start due to discomfort in his right groin, will start Saturday night at Washington. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_14_12_26_pm__Astros_Lucas_Harrell_P-172085.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_14_12_26_pm__Astros_Lucas_Harrell_P-172085.html Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:26:33 EST RHP Jose Cisnero, RHP Jarred Cosart, LHP Brett Oberholtzer and RHP Ross Seaton optioned to minor league camp. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_13_09_33_am__Astros_Jose_Cisnero_P-171811.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_13_09_33_am__Astros_Jose_Cisnero_P-171811.html Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:33:33 EST Lucas Harrell, who had been pushed back some due to a strained right groin, should get back to throwing shortly and could pitch in a game by the end of the week. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_12_10_41_pm__Astros_Lucas_Harrell_P-171777.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_12_10_41_pm__Astros_Lucas_Harrell_P-171777.html Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:41:33 EST Astros made their first roster cuts of the spring Sunday morning, reassigning second baseman Delino DeShields Jr., outfielder Jake Goebbert, outfielder Marc Krauss, center fielder George Springer and catcher Chris Wallace to Minor League camp and optioning left-hander Rudy Owens and right-hander Sam Demel to Minor League camp. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_10_09_23_am__Astros_Delino_DeShields_Jr._2B-171144.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_10_09_23_am__Astros_Delino_DeShields_Jr._2B-171144.html Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:23:33 EST Astros left-hander Erik Bedard, who's been limited to two innings this spring because of a right glute sprain, threw about 10 or 12 pitches off the mound Friday morning under the supervision of pitching coach Doug Brocail and assistant athletic trainer Rex Jones. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_08_11_23_pm__Astros_Erik_Bedard_P-170953.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_08_11_23_pm__Astros_Erik_Bedard_P-170953.html Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:23:33 EST Lucas Harrell has been scratched from Sunday's start due to a minor groin injury. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_08_10_52_am__Astros_Lucas_Harrell_P-170814.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_08_10_52_am__Astros_Lucas_Harrell_P-170814.html Fri, 08 Mar 2013 10:52:33 EST Astros left-hander Erik Bedard said Wednesday he hopes to soon return to the mound but does not have an official timetable for his activation. Bedard pulled a right gluteal muscle during his only spring training start. The 33-year-old felt a tweak during his last couple pitches, then awoke the next day in pain. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_07_09_36_am__Astros_Erik_Bedard_P-170660.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_07_09_36_am__Astros_Erik_Bedard_P-170660.html Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:36:33 EST Erik Bedard has been limited to just two spring innings due to a strained gluteal muscle, but manager Bo Porter hopes he'll be back pitching in games soon. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_05_10_40_pm__Astros_Erik_Bedard_P-170460.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_05_10_40_pm__Astros_Erik_Bedard_P-170460.html Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:40:33 EST Bud Norris is scheduled to throw a four-inning simulated game against Minor League hitters in the morning, keeping him on a track of pitching every five days. Norris threw three innings Friday against the Cardinals in his second start of the spring. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_05_10_35_pm__Astros_Bud_Norris_P-170457.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_05_10_35_pm__Astros_Bud_Norris_P-170457.html Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:35:33 EST Lucas Harrell is focusing this year on perfecting his curveball, a pitch he believes will help him work deeper into games and get more outs. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_05_08_00_pm__Astros_Lucas_Harrell_P-170430.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_05_08_00_pm__Astros_Lucas_Harrell_P-170430.html Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:00:33 EST Astros P Hector Ambriz (ankle) will make his first appearance of the spring Tuesday. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_04_10_47_pm__Astros_Hector_Ambriz_P-170313.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_04_10_47_pm__Astros_Hector_Ambriz_P-170313.html Mon, 04 Mar 2013 22:47:33 EST Max Stassi has returned to Astros' camp. There is no set timetable to Stassi's return. He will be re-evaluated in a few days after going through light work. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_02_10_24_am__Astros_Max_Stassi_C-169935.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_02_10_24_am__Astros_Max_Stassi_C-169935.html Sat, 02 Mar 2013 10:24:33 EST Philip Humber is scheduled to throw three innings today. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_02_10_12_am__Astros_Philip_Humber_P-169931.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_03_02_10_12_am__Astros_Philip_Humber_P-169931.html Sat, 02 Mar 2013 10:12:33 EST Hector Ambriz (ankle) threw off a mound Thursday and is close to pitching in a game. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_28_05_28_pm__Astros_Hector_Ambriz_P-169642.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_28_05_28_pm__Astros_Hector_Ambriz_P-169642.html Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:28:33 EST Astros C Max Stassi had surgery for a sports hernia Thursday and he will miss four to six weeks. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_28_05_26_pm__Astros_Max_Stassi_C-169641.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_28_05_26_pm__Astros_Max_Stassi_C-169641.html Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:26:33 EST Astros catcher Max Stassi was scheduled to fly to Philadelphia on Tuesday to be examined by Dr. William Meyers and undergo an MRI exam on Wednesday. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_26_04_13_pm__Astros_Max_Stassi_C-169333.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_26_04_13_pm__Astros_Max_Stassi_C-169333.html Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:13:33 EST Max Stassi going to see doctor to have sports hernia examined. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_24_10_49_am__Astros_Max_Stassi_C-169087.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_24_10_49_am__Astros_Max_Stassi_C-169087.html Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:49:33 EST Hector Ambriz (ankle) was scheduled to throw off a mound Friday. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_22_05_34_pm__Astros_Hector_Ambriz_P-168860.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_22_05_34_pm__Astros_Hector_Ambriz_P-168860.html Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:34:33 EST Astros closer Jose Veras on final roster for Dominican Republic for World Baseball Classic. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_21_10_27_pm__Astros_Jose_Veras_P-168769.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_21_10_27_pm__Astros_Jose_Veras_P-168769.html Thu, 21 Feb 2013 22:27:33 EST Hector Ambriz (ankle) is no longer wearing a protective boot and threw lightly Monday. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_18_06_16_pm__Astros_Hector_Ambriz_P-168372.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_18_06_16_pm__Astros_Hector_Ambriz_P-168372.html Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:16:33 EST Jose Martinez, the last position player to report, is in the clubhouse Sunday for the Astros. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_17_08_57_am__Astros_Jose_Martinez_INF-168263.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_17_08_57_am__Astros_Jose_Martinez_INF-168263.html Sun, 17 Feb 2013 08:57:33 EST Astros P Hector Ambriz was wearing a boot and on crutches, but he says it's precautionary. He's day-to-day. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_15_12_46_pm__Astros_Hector_Ambriz_P-168132.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_15_12_46_pm__Astros_Hector_Ambriz_P-168132.html Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:46:33 EST Max Stassi is dealing with an oblique injury and missed practice for the second consecutive day. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_14_10_03_pm__Astros_Max_Stassi_C-168090.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_14_10_03_pm__Astros_Max_Stassi_C-168090.html Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:03:33 EST Astros manager Bo Porter expects catcher Jason Castro to be able to catch about 125 games this season. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_14_09_47_pm__Astros_Jason_Castro__C-168089.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_14_09_47_pm__Astros_Jason_Castro__C-168089.html Thu, 14 Feb 2013 21:47:33 EST Roger Clemens is expected to be in camp to work with the Astros pitching staff on Saturday, GM Jeff Luhnow said. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_14_11_57_am__Astros_Roger_Clemens_P-168021.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_14_11_57_am__Astros_Roger_Clemens_P-168021.html Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:57:33 EST When left-handed reliever Sergio Escalona finished throwing his first bullpen session of the spring Wednesday, he flashed a huge smile and received handshakes and hugs from the staff and some players.It was a huge step in Escalona's recovery from Tommy John surgery, which cost him the entire 2012 season. "That is one step right now to just keep going to the goal," he said. "I say, 'Thank God.' That's everything I have to say. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_14_09_24_am__Astros_Sergio_Escalona_P-168004.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_14_09_24_am__Astros_Sergio_Escalona_P-168004.html Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:24:33 EST Astros manager Bo Porter said that he expects Jose Altuve to bat second this season. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_13_10_47_am__Astros_Jose_Altuve_2B-167869.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_13_10_47_am__Astros_Jose_Altuve_2B-167869.html Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:47:33 EST The opportunity to be a full-time closer for the first time in his career is one Jose Veras isn't taking lightly. Veras, who signed a one-year deal with Houston and reported to camp Tuesday, is thankful for any opportunity at this point in his career. "I feel very blessed," the 32-year-old said. "I appreciate every day, every step in my life, every second in my life. Every time I put on a uniform, I feel like I've been blessed." The Astros aren't saying Veras will be their closer to start the year, but he's certainly the leading candidate after considering the lack of experience in the Houston bullpen. Veras has pitched in 327 big league games, but has only five saves with a 4.01 ERA. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_12_05_28_pm__Astros_Jose_Veras_P-167797.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_12_05_28_pm__Astros_Jose_Veras_P-167797.html Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:28:33 EST The Houston Chronicle reports Astros manager Bo Porter said Tuesday starting pitcher Jordan Lyles is likely to make the rotation, but he will have to compete this spring to keep his spot. Porter emphasized he wasn't saying Lyles won't make the rotation, but he believes in competition. Porter said Bud Norris and Lucas Harrell are the only two locks for the rotation. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_12_03_15_pm__Astros_Jordan_Lyles_P-167773.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_12_03_15_pm__Astros_Jordan_Lyles_P-167773.html Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:15:33 EST Astros OF Fernando Martinez backs out of World Baseball Classic, saying he doesn't want to hurt his chances of making the club out of spring training. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_12_09_17_am__Astros_Fernando_Martinez_OF-167731.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_12_09_17_am__Astros_Fernando_Martinez_OF-167731.html Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:17:33 EST Astros OF Rick Ankiel will make $750,000 if he makes team. Incentives run from 75k for 200 plate appearances to 150k for 550 plate appearances . http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_09_11_59_pm__Astros_Rick_Ankiel_OF-167534.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_02_09_11_59_pm__Astros_Rick_Ankiel_OF-167534.html Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:59:33 EST J.D. Martinez said Friday that he is eager to start testing his surgically-repaired left hand by swinging a bat regularly. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_25_07_43_pm__Astros_J.D._Martinez_LF-165912.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_25_07_43_pm__Astros_J.D._Martinez_LF-165912.html Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:43:33 EST Four months after undergoing surgery to remove the hook of the hamate bone in his left hand, Astros outfielder J.D. Martinez is anxious to get to Spring Training to see how the hand responds while swinging a bat regularly. "I really haven't been able to swing that much yet, but I feel like it's right there and really close," he said. "I'm trying to rest it as much as I can now because I know when Spring Training starts, it's going to be non-stop. I feel like I'll be ready and it will be strong enough for me to do what I have to do." http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_25_05_45_pm__Astros_J.D._Martinez_OF-165880.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_25_05_45_pm__Astros_J.D._Martinez_OF-165880.html Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:45:33 EST Erik Bedard signs minor-league deal with spring invite to Houston Astros camp. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_21_08_29_pm__Astros_Erik_Bedard_P-165527.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_21_08_29_pm__Astros_Erik_Bedard_P-165527.html Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:29:33 EST Jed Lowrie has agreed to a one-year, $2.4 million deal with the Astros, avoiding arbitration. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_20_12_56_pm__Astros_Jed_Lowrie_SS-165386.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_20_12_56_pm__Astros_Jed_Lowrie_SS-165386.html Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:56:33 EST The Astros and starting pitcher Bud Norris agreed to a one-year contract Friday to avoid arbitration. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_20_12_38_pm__Astros_Bud_Norris_P-165382.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_20_12_38_pm__Astros_Bud_Norris_P-165382.html Sun, 20 Jan 2013 12:38:33 EST The Astros avoided arbitration with relief pitcher Wesley Wright on Friday. Wright agreed to a one-year contract. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_19_02_18_pm__Astros_Wesley_Wright_P-165273.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_19_02_18_pm__Astros_Wesley_Wright_P-165273.html Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:18:33 EST Rick Ankiel is coming to Astros camp as a non-roster invitee. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_17_05_31_pm__Astros_Rick_Ankiel_OF-165042.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_17_05_31_pm__Astros_Rick_Ankiel_OF-165042.html Thu, 17 Jan 2013 17:31:33 EST Brett Wallace showed up to camp last spring in tremendous shape, having lost 15 pounds and eager to win a spot on the Astros' roster. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_16_04_49_pm__Astros_Brett_Wallace_1B-164927.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_16_04_49_pm__Astros_Brett_Wallace_1B-164927.html Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:49:33 EST Bud Norris, LHP Wesley Wright and SS Jed Lowrie filed for arbitration today. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_15_08_33_pm__Astros_Bud_Norris_P-164845.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_15_08_33_pm__Astros_Bud_Norris_P-164845.html Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:33:33 EST Astros GM Jeff Luhnow said Roger Clemens will be at Spring Training in late February at Minor mini camp and will also assist Major League club. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_14_05_35_pm__Astros_Roger_Clemens_P-164716.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_14_05_35_pm__Astros_Roger_Clemens_P-164716.html Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:35:33 EST Catcher Jason Jaramillo signed a minor league deal with the Astros. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_13_11_03_am__Astros_Jason_Jaramillo_C-164585.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_13_11_03_am__Astros_Jason_Jaramillo_C-164585.html Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:03:33 EST Astros prospect Jonathan Singleton has been suspended for the first 50 games of the 2013 season for violating minor league baseball's drug policy. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_09_06_18_pm__Astros_Jonathan_Singleton_1B-164181.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_01_09_06_18_pm__Astros_Jonathan_Singleton_1B-164181.html Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:18:33 EST Brandon Laird was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_12_21_06_00_pm__Astros_Brandon_Laird_3B-161914.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_12_21_06_00_pm__Astros_Brandon_Laird_3B-161914.html Sat, 21 Dec 2013 18:00:32 EST Che-Hsuan Lin was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_12_21_05_59_pm__Astros_Che_Hsuan_Lin_OF-161913.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_12_21_05_59_pm__Astros_Che_Hsuan_Lin_OF-161913.html Sat, 21 Dec 2013 17:59:32 EST Astros acquire RHP John Ely from the Dodgers in exchange for minor league LHP Rob Rasmussen. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_12_19_03_22_pm__Astros_John_Ely_P-161638.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_12_19_03_22_pm__Astros_John_Ely_P-161638.html Thu, 19 Dec 2013 15:22:32 EST Jose Veras and the Astros agree on a one year $1.85 million contract. 2014 option of $3,25 Million. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_12_18_02_30_pm__Astros_Jose_Veras_P-161491.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_12_18_02_30_pm__Astros_Jose_Veras_P-161491.html Wed, 18 Dec 2013 14:30:32 EST Mickey Storey was designated for assignment by the Astros on Monday. http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_12_17_06_16_pm__Astros_Mickey_Storey_P-161395.html http://rotoinfo.com/comments-2013_12_17_06_16_pm__Astros_Mickey_Storey_P-161395.html Tue, 17 Dec 2013 18:16:32 EST