Astros place 1B José Abreu, reliever Phil Maton on IL: What this means for Houston

The Houston Astros placed first baseman José Abreu on the injured list with lumbar spine inflammation, the team announced Saturday. Here’s what you need to know: Abreu said he received two cortisone shots Friday after undergoing an MRI. David Hensley has been recalled as the corresponding move. Abreu is slashing .234/.291/.343 in 2023 with 10 home runs and 56 RBIs. He is five home runs shy of his total for the 2022 season. The Astros also placed reliever Phil Maton on the IL with a right elbow contusion. Maton left Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels after being struck...

Aug 15, 2023 - 05:11
Astros place 1B José Abreu, reliever Phil Maton on IL: What this means for Houston
The Houston Astros placed first baseman José Abreu on the injured list with lumbar spine inflammation, the team announced Saturday. Here’s what you need to know: Abreu said he received two cortisone shots Friday after undergoing an MRI. David Hensley has been recalled as the corresponding move. Abreu is slashing .234/.291/.343 in 2023 with 10 home runs and 56 RBIs. He is five home runs shy of his total for the 2022 season. The Astros also placed reliever Phil Maton on the IL with a right elbow contusion. Maton left Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels after being struck...

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