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Astros' Injury Woes Mount with Loperfido Out
19 Apr
Summary
- Outfielder Joey Loperfido is sidelined with right quad tightness.
- Dustin Harris was claimed off waivers to bolster the outfield.
- Houston has three outfielders on the injured list.
The Houston Astros' injury struggles have worsened with outfielder Joey Loperfido being sidelined due to right quad tightness. This development occurred on Friday and has made him unavailable for recent games. Manager Joe Espada indicated that Loperfido underwent an MRI and will likely be placed on the injured list.
To address the depleted outfield, the Astros claimed Dustin Harris off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. Harris, a left-handed hitter with speed, is expected to primarily play in the outfield corners. This acquisition is separate from the Loperfido injury.
The Astros' outfield depth has been severely tested, with Jake Meyers and Zach Dezenzo already on the 10-day injured list. Houston is scheduled to start right-hander Mike Burrows in the series finale against the St. Louis Cardinals, who are looking to complete a series sweep.
