Astros at Cardinals March 21, 2024

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Oliver Ortega

Out several months

PHouston Astros

March 21, 2024

Ortega underwent surgery Thursday to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

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Cesar Salazar

Ticketed for Triple-A

CHouston Astros

March 21, 2024

The Astros optioned Salazar to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

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Justin Verlander

Won't pitch in spring games

PHouston Astros

March 21, 2024

Manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Verlander won't pitch in the Astros' remaining four Grapefruit League games nor the team's two exhibitions leading up to Opening Day, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

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Sonny Gray

Could make start on first road trip

PSt. Louis Cardinals

March 21, 2024

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Thursday that Gray (hamstring) could make his season debut during the Cardinals' season-opening road trip, which runs from March 28 through April 3, John Denton of MLB.com reports.

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Drew Rom

Nursing biceps issue

PSt. Louis Cardinals

March 21, 2024

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Thursday that Rom has taken a step back from throwing recently due to a left biceps issue, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

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Brandon Crawford

Could be back this weekend

SSSt. Louis Cardinals

March 21, 2024

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said Thursday that Crawford (hand) is aiming to return to game action this weekend, Lynn Worthy of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

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