Overview

• The Astros said Saturday that Bennett Sousa has a low-grade flexor/pronator strain and will not throw for at least two weeks before a September evaluation.
• Houston placed the left-hander on the 15-day injured list Friday after listing the issue as left elbow inflammation.
• Sousa reported elbow pain following his Tuesday outing, and the discomfort persisted despite rest.
• To bolster depth, the team moved Brandon Walter to the 60-day injured list to open a 40-man spot for veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel, who has joined the club.
• With the bullpen taxed and Josh Hader sidelined, Bryan Abreu closes, Steven Okert and Bryan King take on larger workloads, and Lance McCullers Jr. returned to start after a five-inning, one-run rehab outing.