The Astros positioned veteran reliever Ryan Pressly on the 15-day injured record as we speak with a low again pressure. In a corresponding transfer, the staff recalled right-hander Seth Martinez from Triple-A Sugar Land. Martinez will probably be accessible out of the bullpen for tonight’s recreation in opposition to the White Sox.
Pressly, 35, has been with the Astros since 2018, pitching to a 2.84 ERA with 109 saves in that point. He additionally has a 2.22 ERA with 14 further saves within the postseason. Though he misplaced his job as Houston’s nearer when the staff signed Josh Hader this previous offseason, he stays one of many membership’s extra dependable high-leverage bullpen arms. Via 49 video games in 2024, Pressly has a 3.86 ERA, 3.45 SIERA, and 21 holds. He has labored nearly completely within the eighth inning.
Astros relievers rank fifth in MLB and second within the AL with a 3.61 ERA on the season. Nonetheless, shedding Pressly for any period of time will probably be a tricky blow to climate because the staff appears to remain on high of the Mariners within the AL West. The Astros simply entered a stretch of 18 video games in 18 days, and after their collection in opposition to the White Sox wraps up this weekend, they may face the Crimson Sox, Orioles, Phillies, and Royals.
Fortunately for the Astros, supervisor Joe Espada doesn’t appear particularly involved in regards to the severity of Pressly’s harm. To that time, the skipper defined that Pressly initially tried to pitch by way of the ache. But, contemplating the righty’s current struggles (9.00 ERA in his final 4 appearances), it is sensible that the staff determined to present him a while to relaxation up and heal. Espada described the IL stint as “somewhat breather,” which actually suggests Pressly gained’t be gone too lengthy (Espada interview clip through Brian McTaggart of MLB.com).
Martinez, 29, has a 2.92 ERA (however a 4.59 SIERA) in 41 appearances as a low-leverage reliever for the Astros this season. The correct-hander made the Opening Day roster out of spring coaching, and he caught with the massive league membership till the commerce deadline. He was then optioned to Triple-A because the Astros made room for brand new acquisitions Yusei Kikuchi and Caleb Ferguson on the lively roster. Other than his low ERA, none of his 2024 numbers soar off the web page. Nonetheless, he’ll present Houston with one other succesful arm whereas Pressly is on the mend.
