Astros Promote Jordan Weems and Option Colton Gordon Following Hader Injury
The veteran reliever joins the bullpen after Josh Hader’s shoulder strain to bolster late-inning depth.
Overview
- Houston selected right-hander Jordan Weems from Triple-A Sugar Land and added him to the 40-man roster on Wednesday.
- Left-hander Colton Gordon was optioned to Triple-A after his ERA climbed to 5.64 over six starts since a 2.14 June performance.
- Closer Josh Hader was placed on the injured list with a shoulder strain on Tuesday, and his recovery timeline remains uncertain.
- The Astros will mix ninth-inning roles among Bryan Abreu, Bryan King, Bennett Sousa and Steven Okert to cover for Hader’s absence.
- The activation of starters Spencer Arrighetti and Cristian Javier from the injured list influenced the decision to reshape both the bullpen and rotation.