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Astros Reinstate Diaz, Bolster Lineup
17 Jun
Summary
- Yainer Diaz returns to Astros after over two months on injured list.
- Diaz was sidelined with an oblique strain sustained during batting practice.
- Hunter Brown also reinstated from injured list with shoulder strain.

The Houston Astros have activated catcher Yainer Diaz from the injured list, immediately placing him in the starting lineup for their game against the Detroit Tigers. Diaz had been out of action for more than two months, recovering from an oblique strain that he suffered during batting practice.
In addition to Diaz's return, the Astros also reinstated right-handed pitcher Hunter Brown from the injured list. Brown had been dealing with a shoulder strain since April. The team made further adjustments by designating pitcher Jayden Murray for assignment and optioning catcher Collin Price to their Triple-A affiliate, Sugar Land.