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Reuters
3 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Astros place rookie OF Zach Dezenzo (hand) on 10-day IL
June 2 - The Houston Astros placed rookie outfielder Zach Dezenzo on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of inflammation in his left hand. In a corresponding move, the Astros selected the contract of top outfield prospect Jacob Melton from Triple-A Sugar Land. To make room for Melton on the 40-man roster, right-hander Ronel Blanco was transferred from the 15- to the 60-day injured list. Blanco is scheduled to have season-ending surgery on his right elbow this week. Dezenzo, 25, left Houston's 16-3 loss Saturday to the visiting Tampa Bay Rays after going 1-for-2 with one run scored. He is batting .245 with two homers and 10 RBIs in 34 games this season. Dezenzo played in 19 games in 2024, and for his career is hitting .244 with four homers and 18 RBIs in 53 games. Melton, 24, is the No. 2 prospect in the Astros organization per MLB Pipeline and No. 1 by Baseball America. Houston selected him in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft out of Oregon State. He started Sunday's game in center field and batted eighth, going 1-for-3 with a single and two strikeouts in his major league debut as the Astros beat the Rays 1-0. --Field Level Media
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Astros On 'Lookout' for Pitching After Injury; Could Mitch Keller Trade Be Answer?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Houston Astros will be among the teams pursuing starting pitching at the trade deadline in July. After losing Ronel Blanco on Wednesday due to elbow surgery, the Astros' pitching depth is very thin. Entering Sunday, they were 31-27 and just a half-game behind the Seattle Mariners in the American League West. MLB insider Bob Nightengale reported Sunday the Astros will pursue a starting pitcher at the deadline. He also reported the Pirates are putting everyone on the table to be traded except Oneil Cruz and Paul Skenes. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 30: Mitch Keller #23 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park on May 30, 2025 in San Diego, California. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MAY 30: Mitch Keller #23 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park on May 30, 2025 in San Diego, California."The Houston Astros say they are on the lookout for starting pitching after losing Ronel Blanco," wrote Nightengale. "He is the third Astros starter to go down in the season's first two months, joining Hayden Wesneski who underwent Tommy John surgery last week, and Spencer Arrighetti (broken thumb). ... The Pittsburgh Pirates are flatly rebuking all interest from teams wanting to engage in trade talks for ace Paul Skenes, but will listen to offers on every other player but him and outfielder Oneil Cruz." Keller is in the second year of his $77 million contract, so the Astros would have to pay the remainder of the $15.4 million he is owed this year plus the remaining $55.7 million The Pirates and Astros have been trade partners in the past for starting pitching as Houston was the landing spot for Gerrit Cole when he left Pittsburgh. If Keller is traded to the Astros, Ben Cherington's challenge will be to get a better return for Keller than his predecessor did for Cole. The Astros would have to cough up a considerable package for Keller since he has 3 1/2 years of team control remaining. This may deter them a bit, but it would all come down to a comparison between the cost for Keller and the cost for a rental at the deadline. Through 12 starts this season, Keller has a 3.73 ERA with 56 strikeouts. His record isn't pretty, but that's due to a lack of run support. Pittsburgh has scored a total of six runs in his last five starts, and four of them have ended in losses. Keller would be a good fit for the Astros, who would provide him with a lot more run support than the Pirates have this year. Houston would certainly get the most out of him as a pitcher as well. More MLB: Pete Alonso Speaks Out: 'Nobody Can Put Themselves in Juan Soto's Shoes'
Washington Post
28-05-2025
- Health
- Washington Post
Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco is set for season-ending Tommy John surgery
HOUSTON — Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next week. The team made the announcement Wednesday after Blanco got a second opinion. He was placed on the injured list last week with inflammation in his throwing elbow, a few days after his last start on May 17.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Official: Houston Astros announces RHP Ronel Blanco will undergo right elbow surgery next week
Image Source: Getty The Houston Astros RHP Ronel Blanco will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow next week and is done for the year, the team announced on May 28, 2025. The 31-year-old right-hander, who became a rotation mainstay in 2024, has dealt with elbow soreness since his last outing, May 17 against the Texas Rangers. An M.R.I. revealed inflammation, and he was put on a 15-day injury leave on May 20. Ronel Blanco's rise and recent performance Ronel Blanco's path to the big leagues is one of guts and resilience. The Astros signed him as an international free agent in 2016. He broke out in 2024, when he went 13-6 with a 2.80 ERA in 29 starts, which also included a no-hitter, in the Mets' first start of the season against the Toronto Blue Jays. — astros (@astros) Blanco was 3–4 with a 4.10 ERA in 48⅓ innings pitched through nine starts for the 2025 season. His signature start was on May 11, when 11 of his strikeouts came as he threw eight shutout innings against the Cincinnati Reds in a game he won and in which he set a career high. Impact of Ronel Blanco's injury on the Astros' rotation Blanco's surgery is another setback for an already injury-depleted Astros pitching staff. Righty Hayden Wesneski had Tommy John surgery earlier this month. Also, pitchers Spencer Arrighetti, Cristian Javier, José Urquidy, and J.P. France are out with different ailments. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Conheça o Alarme com Sirene que afasta os Ladrões com 40% Off Verisure Saiba Mais Undo To address these challenges, the Astros have summoned lefty Colton Gordon from Triple-A and moved Brandon Walter to the rotation. The new rotation, then, is Framber Valdez, Hunter Brown, Lance McCullers Jr., Ryan Gusto, and Gordon. Manager Joe Espada said he knew it would be tough to lose Blanco, but that he believed the team had enough resilience and depth to handle it. "It's tough to see Ronel go down, especially after all he's accomplished, " Espada said. " But we have faith in our guys to step up and fill the void." Also Read: Will Ronel Blanco play tonight against Detroit Tigers? Latest update on Houston Astros star's injury repo Ronel Blanco will most likely be out for the rest of the 2025 season and the majority of the 2026 season due to the injury. His loss will be felt not only on the field, but off the field too, as one of the team's leading lights following the incredible journey and performances he has put in. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Associated Press
28-05-2025
- General
- Associated Press
Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco is set for season-ending Tommy John surgery
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] HOUSTON (AP) — Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next week. The team made the announcement Wednesday after Blanco got a second opinion. He was placed on the injured list last week with inflammation in his throwing elbow, a few days after his last start on May 17. 'I know how hard he's worked to get to this point and it stinks,' manager Joe Espada said. 'So the goal is now to get him healthy, get him back at some point next season.' Blanco is the second Astros starter this month to have to undergo Tommy John surgery after they announced on May 18 that right-hander Hayden Wesneski would need it. Espada said it's a trying time for his team, which also is without right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, who has been out since April after breaking his right thumb in a batting practice mishap. They also are missing right-handers Luis Garcia and Cristian Javier, who are both still recovering from Tommy John surgery. 'It's very, very hard,' Espada said. 'We went through it last year. But as a team and as a leader of this team, I got to keep these guys focused on the goal ... and this news means we gotta pick each other up and we've gotta find someone else. Somebody will come up and step up and pick these innings up.' The 31-year-old Blanco was 3-4 with a 4.10 ERA in nine starts this season. ___ AP MLB:
