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Astros Put Spencer Arrighetti on 15-Day IL With Elbow Inflammation

Houston now leans on a patched rotation with a return possible only late in the regular season.

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Apr 5, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (41) walks to the dugout after being relieved during the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Arrighetti’s injured list stint is retroactive to Aug. 31, making him eligible only in the final two weeks at the earliest.
  • The Astros selected right-hander Jayden Murray to the Major League roster and transferred John Rooney to the 60-day IL to open a 40-man spot.
  • The remaining rotation features Hunter Brown, Framber Valdez, Jason Alexander, Cristian Javier and Luis Garcia, according to the team’s latest alignment.
  • Arrighetti returned Aug. 6 from a fractured right thumb and logged five starts with a 5.26 ERA, including a strong 6 1/3-inning, one-run outing against the Angels.
  • Houston’s staff has been thinned by injuries and surgeries, with Lance McCullers Jr. shifted to the bullpen and rookie AJ Blubaugh in long relief after season-ending Tommy John surgeries to Hayden Wesneski and Ronel Blanco.