Crawfish Boil: Yordan’s Scorching Start, McCullers’ First Inning Woes, Injury Updates & More
The latest news on the Houston Astros and from around MLB: Some injury updates for the Astros: What’s behind Yordan’s smashing start? Lance McCullers tried something new to get a better start in the 1st inning. It didn’t work: How ugly was it for Lance McCullers Jr.
vs. Yankees Friday? Only 5 swings and misses.
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - APRIL 22: Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on April 22, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images The latest news on the Houston Astros and from around MLB: Some injury updates for the Astros: Tatsuya Imai threw a bullpen today and “looked good,” manager Joe Espada said. His next step is a Minor League rehab outing.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) April 24, 2026 Tatsuya Imai threw 45 pitches in the bullpen today. — Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) April 24, 2026 LHP Bennett Sousa will likely be activated tomorrow — Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) April 24, 2026 Astros injury updates: pic. twitter.
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