Astros Recall Struggling First Baseman Jose Abreu
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Kosport Magazine
May 27, 2024, 07:13 PM ET
Jose Abreu is back in the majors after the Houston Astros recalled the struggling first baseman prior to Monday night’s game at the Seattle Mariners.
Right-hander Cristian Javier (forearm) was placed on the 15-day injured list as part of the club’s other moves.
Abreu batted .099 (7-for-71) with just one extra-base hit and 18 strikeouts in 22 games before Houston demoted him to the club’s spring training site at West Palm Beach, Fla., on May 1. He was shifted to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday and went 0-for-7 with three strikeouts in two games.
Kosport Magazine’s Take:
After a brief stint in the minor leagues, Jose Abreu is back with the Houston Astros. The struggling first baseman will look to turn things around as he returns to the starting lineup.
The 37-year-old had a rough start to the season, batting just .099 with one extra-base hit and 18 strikeouts in his first 22 games. However, Abreu will be determined to show that he is still a valuable asset to the Astros.
Meanwhile, the Astros have placed right-hander Cristian Javier on the 15-day injured list, leaving them with a gap in their starting rotation. Manager Joe Espada will have to make some adjustments in the upcoming games.
With his experience and past success, Abreu is expected to provide a much-needed boost to the Astros’ lineup. Only time will tell if he can live up to expectations and help his team secure another win against the Seattle Mariners.
Kosport Magazine will continue to monitor Abreu’s progress and provide updates on his performance in the coming days.
Kosport Magazine reminds readers that the news of this article came from credible sources such as Field Level Media and The Associated Press.
