Overview

• An MRI confirmed inflammation in Walter’s left elbow and his 15-day injured list stint was made retroactive to July 24
• The move increases Houston’s count to eight sidelined starters and 18 total players on the IL, the most in MLB
• Right-hander Nick Hernandez was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill Walter’s roster spot
• Cristian Javier, Spencer Arrighetti, Luis Garcia and J.P. France have begun minor-league rehab assignments and could return later this season
• General manager Dana Brown has signaled that the club may seek veteran pitching reinforcements before Thursday’s trade deadline