TODAY: Right-hander Cy Sneed and shortstop/outfielder Myles Straw will be called up to replace Sanchez and Correa on the 25-man roster, as per multiple reports.
TUESDAY: The Astros have placed right-handed pitcher Aaron Sanchez on the 10-day injured list, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. As expected, he’ll be joined by injured shortstop Carlos Correa. Per McTaggart, manager A.J. Hinch said that Sanchez felt a sore right pectoral during Tuesday’s start, which resulted in a dip in velocity for the starter. A pair of corresponding roster moves will be announced tomorrow.
Following tonight’s game, Sanchez told reporters (including McTaggart) that the pectoral is not a new issue; rather, he’s been experiencing soreness for several starts dating back to his time in Toronto. He’s been trying to pitch through the injury, which finally manifested itself in the form of diminished velocity during Tuesday’s game.
With Sanchez on the shelf, the Astros will once again need to fill the fifth starter spot on the fly. Brad Peacock is at least a theoretical candidate to make a spot start, though it seems that the Astros are intent to keep Peacock in a bullpen role coming off of an injured list stint and the acquisitions of Sanchez and Zack Greinke. More likely would be to see Framber Valdez, Jose Urquidy, or Rogelio Armenteros make a return to the big league roster. All of those three are currently in the minors—that trio has combined to make twelve starts for the Major League club.
Sanchez, after falling out of favor with a Blue Jays organization for whom he was once an All-Star, has engineered an encouraging turnaround with his new club. While he’s made just four starts, his arrival to Houston has given way to important adjustments in his approach—almost certainly not a coincidence, given the Astros’ savvy in maximizing pitchers’ potential. While it’s far too early to draw conclusions about Sanchez’s reformation and viability, his acquisition has the early makings of one that could factor heavily into Houston’s postseason success.
Jack Morris on the Tigers broadcast was wondering why his speed had dipped so much. Now he’s got the answer.
Damn. I hope both are healthy for the playoffs.
I wonder what a full season of Correa will look like. It will probably not be in an astros uniform though.
Unfortunately probably not. Back issues in a 24 year old athlete are major red flags come contract time. Not saying they won’t resign him, but at this point the red flags are definitely up.
Well, its not blister issue like it usually is.
Could be worse who knows early at this point doesn’t matter. Stros will
Win it all this year I think. Next watch our vladdy leading jays charge. MVP on deck.
Oh snap! Optimism comes in fun size and the party pack! Plus it’s on sale, isle three, next to the fruity puffs.
What???l
Keep dreaming
Im wake so I don’t wanttto here it dude.
Yanks, Rays & Red and Red Sox are all better than Toronto. You won’t just hear it, you will see it.
Wanna bet macho man? Your wrong as can be you watch mvp guererro will led the charge to the championship.
Lol
Aaron Sanchez is the modern day Brett Anderson.
Brett Anderson is the modern day Brett Anderson still
Brett Anderson still plays.
Going last night Sanchez had a 5.10 xFIP in 13 starts with the Jays and a 5.05 xFIP in three starts with the Astros. Not sure if I’d label that an “encouraging turnaround.”
I’m believing Aaron is enjoying the turn from playing with his old team to his new one. A whole new set of fielders to put that FIP in a new context. what a turnaround!
The first 2 starts he gave up 1 run in 11 innings with Maldonado catching. He gave up 6 in 5 innings with Chirinos catching.
Good point. I think his good first start and the reputation of Houston has heavily influenced people’s perception of how he’s done since the trade
Yeah it’s strange to see MLBTR use those words to describe Sanchez. He has a 4.82 ERA and 6.59 FIP in four starts with the Astros. Similar strikeout and walk rates as with the Jays. And now he’s injured. What’s encouraging about that??
Biagini is in the minors and Derek Fisher has raised his ops 30 points since coming to the Jays.
Does this mean the Jays won the trade now? Because when Sanchez and Biagini contributed to a no hitter the same day that Fisher took a routine fly ball to the face… lots of MLBTR commenting experts declared the Astros the winner.
I’m confused and need closure on this!
Derek Fisher was buried on the depth chart in Houston behind George Springer, Michael Brantley, Josh Reddick, Yordan Alvarez, Jake Marisnick, Kyle Tucker, and Myles Straw. They don’t need Sanchez or Biagini to be spectacular, being just decent is enough.
No. The Jays will still need to fork out a few million next year for an innings eater. Fisher’s existence has a devalue trickle-down effect for the other OFs, including the trade candidate out of McKinney, Alford and Teoscar.
Considering FIsher was going to be DFA’d at the end of the season the Jays could’ve just waited and claimed him then. Why they had to give up a serviceable reliever, whatever Sanchez is now, and actual prospect to get him instead of just waiting two months is beyond me.
It was nonsense Mule. A move that wasn’t necessary and a move that should have sparked more questions than answers. Jays fanbase on this site are gullible like Leaf fans.
Gosh if this kid can only stay healthy. He has the stuff to be a really good pitcher for a while
For sure Jay’s fans said that in 2017, 2018 and for most of 2019, maybe it happens in 2020?
WOW! What a shocker.
Why would they stretch out Peacock when, based on their assessment, the bullpen has been overworked? Hence why they went with a 9 pitcher bullpen recently. Bringing up Urquidy, Valdez, or Armenteros for a start or two gives them at least 10 innings over 10 days.