Jose Abreu

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Jose Abreu Reinstated From Injured List

The Houston Astros reinstated first baseman Jose Abreu (back) from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday and optioned infielder David Hensley to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. Abreu is immediately back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale, playing first base and batting sixth in the order. Fantasy managers may want to keep Abreu on their benches, as he had gone 3-for-35 at the plate before getting hurt. In 10 career at-bats against Sale, Abreu is hitting just .200 with three RBI. The 36-year-old veteran has had a down year in his first season in Houston, slashing .234/.291/.343 with only 10 homers, 56 RBI and 43 runs scored in 423 at-bats.

Aug 23 · Source via Astros Jose Abreu

Jose Abreu Hopeful To Return On Thursday

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (back) is hopeful to return from the injured list on Thursday, according to manager Dusty Baker. It was being reported that Abreu hasn't resumed swinging a bat as of Friday. That being said, it'd be a bit surprising that Abreu would be activated this quickly. Possibly, the 36-year-old started making good progress over the weekend. Fantasy managers will have to check back on Thursday for more information.

Aug 22 · Source via Astros Jose Abreu

Jose Abreu Not Swinging, Won't Return Sunday

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (back) hasn't resumed swinging a bat, and manager Dusty Baker said it's unrealistic to expect Abreu to come off the 10-day injured list when he's first eligible to return this Sunday. Abreu has been sidelined since Aug. 10 with lower-back inflammation, and it wouldn't be a big surprise if he doesn't return until September if he continues to make slow progress from the injury. The 36-year-old former MVP has had a tough first year in Houston, slashing .234/.291/.343 with only 10 home runs, 16 doubles, 56 RBI and 43 runs scored in 110 games. He's been even worse so far in the second half, going 20-for-89 (.225) with three homers, 11 RBI, 22 K's and 14 runs scored in 23 starts. Yainer Diaz is starting at first base on Friday for the 'Stros and is hitting cleanup.

Aug 18 · Source via Astros Jose Abreu

Astros Place Jose Abreu, Phil Maton On Injured List

The Astros announced that first baseman Jose Abreu has been placed on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to August 10), and that right-hander Phil Maton has been placed on the 15-day IL.  Abreu is dealing with lumbar spine inflammation while Maton has a right elbow contusion.  Infielder David Hensley and left-hander Parker Mushinski were called…

Aug 12 · MLB Trade Rumors Astros Jose Abreu Phil Maton

Jose Abreu Placed On 10-Day Injured List

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (back) has been placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. The 36-year-old missed two straight games due to lower back discomfort. After that, Abreu underwent an MRI which revealed inflammation in his back. The veteran slugger received a pair of cortisone shots on Friday. The Astros are going to give Abreu some time to rest and recover. The expectation is that Jon Singleton will get a chance to play more in the absence of Abreu.

Aug 12 · Source via Astros Jose Abreu

Jose Abreu Undergoes MRI On Friday

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (back), who has missed two straight games with lower-back discomfort, underwent an MRI and was examined by team doctors on Friday. Astros skipper Dusty Baker hopes at this time that Abreu won't require a stint on the injured list. Abreu has sputtered at the plate virtually all year after bagging a three-year, $58.5 million with the Astros this past offseason. The former AL MVP is slashing a weak .234/.291/.343 with 10 home runs, 16 doubles, and 56 RBI through 423 at-bats this year. Abreu's next chance to return to the lineup will come on Saturday versus the Los Angeles Angels.

Aug 12 · Source via Astros Jose Abreu

Jose Abreu Remains Out On Friday

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (back) remains out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The veteran slugger missed Thursday's game due to lower back discomfort. It appears this issue is still bothering him, so he'll miss at least one more game. This seems like a day-to-day type of issue, but Abreu could be placed on the injured list, assuming the injury lingers. In the meantime, Jon Singleton will cover first base and bat seventh versus left-hander Reid Detmers on Friday.

Aug 11 · Source via Astros Jose Abreu

Jose Abreu Dealing With Back Discomfort

Houston Astros first baseman Jose Abreu (back) isn't in the starting lineup on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles because he's dealing with lower-back discomfort, according to manager Dusty Baker. Abreu will be evaluated when the team returns home this weekend. With Abreu out on Thursday, Jon Singleton is starting at first base and batting sixth against Orioles right-hander Dean Kremer. Abreu has been a pretty big disappointment in 2023 in his first year in Houston. The three-time All-Star and former MVP in 2020 is slashing a lowly .234/.291/.343 with 10 home runs, 16 doubles, 56 RBI and 43 runs scored in 464 trips to the plate and 110 games. The 36-year-old has looked his age and has just three hits and 11 strikeouts in 39 plate appearances in nine starts since July 30.

Aug 10 · Source via Astros Jose Abreu

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