Starter Armando Galarraga is out, and reliever Hector Ambriz is up
The Astros have designated Armando Galarraga for assignment and called up righthander Hector Ambriz.
View ArticleSpring preview: The bullpen
One in a series of previews of the key decisions the Astros will make at spring training: Bullpen Candidates: Wesley Wright (L), Hector Ambriz (R), Rhiner Cruz (R), Josh Fields (R), Xavier Cedeno (L),...
View ArticleAstros’ Ambriz rolls ankle during workout
KISSIMMEE, FLa. — Astros right-handed reliever Hector Ambriz rolled his right ankle during a first-base cover drill Thursday and walked with a slight limp after practice. He will be re-evaluated Friday...
View ArticleAstros report: Humber a bright spot in shutout loss
By Brian T. Smith and Jose de Jesus Ortiz In a few days, Philip Humber will appreciate the moment. Standing at the center of Minute Maid Park. Facing the Rangers while wearing a home Astros uniform....
View ArticleAstros report: Cruz a victim of starters’ ineffectiveness
In a way, reliever Rhiner Cruz became a victim of the Astros rotation’s inefficiency Friday. In need of long relievers to help eat innings that aren’t picked up by the struggling starting rotation, the...
View ArticleLyles provides solid first impression in trip back to mound
A month later than anybody initially expected when the Astros headed to spring training, righthander Jordan Lyles was back on the Minute Maid Park mound and locked in Thursday night. He had to settle...
View ArticleAstros report: Despite recent struggles, Veras retains closer role
The Astros’ bullpen hasn’t been perfect during recent games. Closer Jose Veras gave up a crucial ninth-inning run to Colorado on Tuesday in a 2-1 home loss and allowed a three-run, go-ahead homer to...
View ArticleExtra innings: Pena says Corporan is the secret weapon
Carlos Pena’s walk-off heroics wouldn’t have been possible without Carlos Corporan’s game-tying solo home run in the eighth inning. “That was an amazing at-bat (by Corporan),” said Pena, who drilled a...
View ArticleHector Ambriz sent down, Chia-Jen Lo and Josh Zeid called up
The Astros have optioned RHP Hector Ambriz to Triple-A Oklahoma City and recalled RHP Chia-Jen Lo from Double-A Corpus Christi and RHP Josh Zeid from Triple-A Oklahoma City, the team announced. Lo and...
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