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Astros Pitcher Spencer Arrighetti Suffers Broken Hand in Batting Practice

The injury jeopardizes Arrighetti's next scheduled start, prompting the Astros to adjust their pitching rotation and advance rehab assignments for other players.

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Overview

  • Spencer Arrighetti sustained a broken hand after being struck by a batted ball during batting practice at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on Monday.
  • Team doctors are currently evaluating the extent of Arrighetti's injury, with his next scheduled start on Friday against the Angels now in question.
  • The injury disrupts the Astros' pitching rotation, creating challenges for the team's upcoming games.
  • Relievers Kaleb Ort and Forrest Whitley are set to begin rehab assignments with Triple-A Sugar Land this week as the Astros work to maintain pitching depth.
  • Lance McCullers Jr. is scheduled for a rehab start on Saturday as part of his recovery from flexor surgery, offering potential reinforcement for the rotation in the near future.