Nationals at Astros March 18, 2024

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Kyle Finnegan

Managing back issue

PWashington Nationals

March 18, 2024

Finnegan has been unavailable lately due to back tightness but will throw a bullpen session Monday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

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Brandon Bielak

Likely to make big-league club

PHouston Astros

March 18, 2024

Bielak is likely to make the big-league roster out of spring training due to a combination of injuries to the Astros' pitching staff and the fact that he is out of minor-league options, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

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Grae Kessinger

Diagnosed with hamstring strain

3BHouston Astros

March 18, 2024

Kessinger suffered a right hamstring strain during Monday's exhibition against Miami, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

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Yordan Alvarez

Early exit Monday was planned

OFHouston Astros

March 18, 2024

Alvarez's early removal from Monday's Grapefruit League game versus the Marlins was planned and he is not injured, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

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Yordan Alvarez

Exits early Monday

OFHouston Astros

March 18, 2024

Alvarez left Monday's game against the Marlins earlier than anticipated, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

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Grae Kessinger

Nursing hamstring injury

3BHouston Astros

March 18, 2024

Kessinger was pulled from Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins due to right hamstring discomfort, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

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Ronel Blanco

In position for rotation spot

PHouston Astros

March 18, 2024

Blanco appears likely to be included in the Astros' Opening Day rotation after Jose Urquidy was diagnosed Monday with a right forearm muscle strain, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

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Grae Kessinger

Tweaks leg Monday

3BHouston Astros

March 18, 2024

Kessinger was removed in the second inning of Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins after he appeared to injure his right leg while running the bases, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

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Justin Verlander

Facing hitters imminently

PHouston Astros

March 18, 2024

Astros manager Joe Espada said Monday that Verlander (shoulder) will face hitters "in the next day or two," Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

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Jose Urquidy

Out with forearm strain

PHouston Astros

March 18, 2024

Astros manager Joe Espada said Monday that Urquidy has been diagnosed with a forearm muscle strain and won't be available for the start of the regular season, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

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