DENVER (AP) — The Houston Astros had a pair of players exit with injuries in the span of a few minutes during their game Wednesday against the Colorado Rockies.
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Mid at-bat in the second inning, center fielder Jake Meyers left with back tightness. Mid-warmups in the bottom of the frame, right-handed starting pitcher Cristian Javier was taken out with shoulder tightness.
It’s been an injury-filled week for the Astros, who on Sunday placed All-Star right-hander Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list with a strained shoulder. On Tuesday, the Astros said Brown had been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain and will be kept from throwing “for a few weeks.”
The Seattle Mariners host the American League West rival Astros for a four-game series beginning on Friday night.
Meyers tweaked his back while facing Rockies starter Michael Lorenzen. Trainers came out to check on Meyers and he stepped back into the batter’s box. But after another pitch he was taken out. Brice Matthews took over with a 2-2 count and delivered a pinch-hit single to left.
After taking the mound, Javier motioned toward the dugout following a warmup pitch. A brief mound visit led to manager Joe Espada taking him out and replacing him with AJ Blubaugh, who gave up five runs in the second. Javier threw one inning and allowed one run while striking out one.
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