Overview

• Spencer Arrighetti was struck by a line drive on his throwing hand while playing catch during Mariners' batting practice at T-Mobile Park on April 7, 2025.
• The Astros officially placed Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list as of April 9, with no timeline provided for his return.
• To address the pitching gap, the Astros recalled reliever Luis Contreras, who rejoined the team in Seattle after being optioned days earlier.
• Arrighetti’s injury adds to an already depleted Astros rotation, which is missing four other starters due to long-term injuries.
• Astros manager Joe Espada described the incident as a freak accident, emphasizing the unpredictable risks of routine baseball activities.