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Astros Debut Homegrown Prospect Brice Matthews to Offset Infield Injuries

The 23-year-old was hitless in four at-bats in his first game, with a lineup thin of established infielders awaiting his bat.

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Overview

  • The Astros purchased Matthews’ contract on July 10 and he debuted July 11, going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
  • The 23-year-old first-round 2023 pick slashed .283/.400/.476 with 10 homers, 39 RBIs and 25 steals at Triple-A, earning a Futures Game nod before his promotion.
  • Injuries to Jeremy Peña and Jake Meyers prompted the Astros to option Shay Whitcomb and reinstate Christian Walker in order to open a roster spot for Matthews.
  • A Houston native developed at the Astros Urban Youth Academy, Matthews is the first academy graduate taken in the first round to reach the majors.
  • Manager Joe Espada plans to give Matthews regular at-bats and defensive reps at second base and shortstop as he adjusts to major league pitching.