Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker has been on the injured record as a result of a proper shin contusion for almost two months now, nevertheless it doesn’t seem as if he’s prone to be part of the membership’s lineup any time quickly as they try to tug away from the Mariners in a good race for the AL West crown. As supervisor Joe Espada instructed reporters (together with Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle) earlier Saturday, the membership isn’t but sure if Tucker will be capable of contribute within the majors at any level within the month of August. Espada described the state of affairs with Tucker as a day-to-day state of affairs, including that whereas it’s a “chance” he might play in some unspecified time in the future this month it could be “too aggressive” for him to decide to that timeline.
It’s a irritating replace for Astros followers, as Tucker had been surely the membership’s greatest hitter previous to the damage. In 262 journeys to the plate throughout 60 video games this 12 months, the 27-year-old was slashing an otherworldly .266/.395/.584 (172 wRC+) that made him one of many high bats in your entire sport on the time of his damage. In his absence, the Astros have turned their season round in a giant means with a 32-19 report because the begin of June thanks largely to sturdy offensive performances from previously-struggling gamers like Yainer Diaz and Alex Bregman. With extra of the Houston lineup contributing each day in latest weeks, it’s simple to think about the return of Tucker offering the lineup with an extra spark that would assist buoy the membership as they pursue their eighth consecutive look within the ALCS. In fact, even a return someday in September might give the younger star loads of time to arrange for a possible playoff run whereas nonetheless meaningfully contributing to video games down the stretch.
Extra from across the AL West:
- The Athletics supplied a optimistic replace relating to injured nearer Mason Miller, as relayed by MLB.com’s Martín Gallegos. In line with Gallegos, Miller performed catch with out his forged at present as he rehabs from a fractured finger in his non-throwing hand. The following step for the righty is to throw a reside bullpen session in a simulated sport on Monday. The 25-year-old phenom has turn into one among league’s best-known relievers this 12 months by dominating to a 2.21 ERA with a 1.72 FIP in 40 2/3 innings of labor as Oakland’s nearer, a job that’s seen him rack up 15 saves. Miller final pitched on July 22 and was positioned on the IL a number of days later after fracturing his left pinkie finger within the membership’s coaching room. If that bullpen session goes effectively, it appears potential that the righty may be capable of skip a rehab project totally and return not lengthy after he’s first eligible to return off the shelf on Aug. 7.
- Mariners followers acquired some unlucky information from down on the farm lately as Ryan Divish of The Seattle Occasions reviews that shortstop Felnin Celesten underwent season-ending surgical procedure to restore a preexisting hamate damage. Celesten, 18, is the membership’s No. 5 prospect in accordance with MLB Pipeline and was among the many high prospects of the 2023 class of worldwide amateurs. Signed out of the Dominican Republic to a $4.7M bonus, Celesten is taken into account a high-floor prospect with a robust defensive fame at shortstop and stable all-around instruments. In his first style of stateside ball this 12 months, Celesten slashed a superb .352/.431/.568 in 32 Arizona Complicated League video games earlier than being sidelined by damage. It appears doubtless he’ll get his first style of full-season ball typically subsequent 12 months as soon as he’s returned from rehab.
