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Astros hand Spencer Arrighetti key role following Tatsuya Imai injury blow
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The Houston Astros have recalled Spencer Arrighetti to take Tatsuya Imai's rotation spot due to Imai's arm fatigue. Arrighetti is expected to pitch against the Colorado Rockies later this week.
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The Houston Astros will probably hand the ball to Spencer Arrighetti, who has been recalled to fill the rotation spot after Tatsuya Imai was placed on the injured list for arm fatigue. The right-hander will get the nod either on Wednesday or Thursday against the Colorado Rockies, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
Since Arrighetti is already on the 40-man roster, the Astros don't need to send anyone for assignment. However, they will be required to send someone down from the major league roster.
Arrighetti returned in Spring Training after elbow inflammation ended his season early in September. In the preseason, the 26-year-old amassed 12 strikeouts in eight innings. He started the season with Sugar Land in Triple-A, and has already made three starts there, giving up just two earned runs.
Last season was a complete mess for Arrighetti because of injuries. After a ball hit his right hand, he was rested for four months before returning in August for five starts. The right-hander posted a 5.26 ERA with a 23:15 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 25 innings.
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What happened to Tatsuya Imai?
After making his third start in MLB, where he recorded just one out against the Seattle Mariners, Tatsuya Imai was sidelined with arm fatigue. The club sent him back to Houston for further tests.
While the imaging didn't show any structural damage, the Astros are playing safe and keeping him off the rotation until his arm strength returns. So far in his 8.2 innings, Imai has allowed seven earned runs with 13 strikeouts against 11 walks, suggesting the Japanese ace is struggling with a command issue.
Imai's injury adds to the Astros' rotation problems, with Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier also absent. The club is not doing well in that department, and it remains to be seen if Arrighetti can ease some nerves in that area.
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Q&A
Why was Tatsuya Imai placed on the injured list?
Tatsuya Imai was placed on the injured list due to arm fatigue.
What are Spencer Arrighetti's recent performance stats in Triple-A?
In Triple-A, Spencer Arrighetti has made three starts, allowing just two earned runs and accumulating 12 strikeouts in eight innings during Spring Training.
When is Spencer Arrighetti expected to pitch for the Astros?
Spencer Arrighetti is expected to pitch either on Wednesday or Thursday against the Colorado Rockies.
