Astros Place Spencer Arrighetti On 15-Day IL
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti has been placed on the injured list due to right foot nerve irritation, with reliever Bryan King being called up to replace him on the roster.
- Arrighetti struggled recently, particularly in June, after a strong start to the season, with his ERA rising from 1.34 to 4.60 amid significant regression and underlying advanced metrics indicating he was pitching above his true ability early on.
- The Astros bullpen, including AJ Blubaugh and Kai-Wei Teng, effectively covered for Arrighetti’s rough outing against the White Sox, and these relievers are likely candidates to fill his rotation spot during his absence.
- Arrighetti has a history of injuries, having missed significant time last season due to a thumb injury and elbow inflammation, but the timeline for his current foot issue remains uncertain.
- Bryan King, recently sent down after a rough stretch but having performed well in Triple-A, will rejoin the Astros and aims to regain his role as a key high-leverage reliever.
