Bennett Sousa - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Opening Saturday Sousa will serve as the opening pitcher during Saturday's game against the Mets, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sousa gave up four earned runs while recording just one out during his last appearance Wednesday, but the Astros will trust him to work the first inning of Saturday's contest in what will be the left-hander's first career start. Cristian Javier is expected to work in bulk relief once Sousa comes out of the game.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

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JULY 20 • Associated Press

Back in big-league bullpen The Astros activated Sousa (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sousa has been sidelined since early May while dealing with left elbow inflammation, but he's been cleared to return after yielding just one unearned run in five rehab outings. The southpaw was a revelation out of the Houston bullpen in 2025, turning in a 2.84 ERA and 59:15 K:BB over 50.2 innings.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 20 • Associated Press

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JULY 19 • Associated Press

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JULY 17 • Associated Press

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JULY 12 • Associated Press

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JULY 11 • Associated Press

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JULY 10 • Associated Press

Starts up rehab assignment Sousa (elbow) struck out one over a scoreless inning in a rehab appearance Sunday with Triple-A Sugar Land.

Impact Sousa has been on the injured list since May 9 due to left elbow inflammation and will likely need to make multiple rehab appearances before the Astros are comfortable activating him. Before hitting the shelf, the southpaw reliever posted an 8.10 ERA and 2.40 WHIP in 3.1 innings over five appearances for Houston.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals begin 3-game series with the Astros

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JULY 6 • Associated Press

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JULY 5 • Associated Press

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JULY 4 • Associated Press

Moved to 60-day IL The Astros transferred Sousa (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The move was made in order to activate Cristian Javier (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list. Sousa hasn't pitched since May 4, so this doesn't alter his timeline, as he's still expected to rejoin the Houston bullpen following the All-Star break in a couple weeks. He's working his way back from elbow inflammation.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Rays take win streak into matchup with the Astros

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JULY 3 • Associated Press

Set for simulated game Sousa (elbow) will throw a simulated game at Daikin Park on Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sousa has been limited to only five appearances for the Astros this season, first missing time due to an oblique strain and more recently battling left elbow inflammation. He's been shelved for nearly two months but appears close to throwing in a game. It seems unlikely Sousa will rejoin the active roster before the All-Star break.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Astros and Twins meet with series tied 1-1

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JULY 1 • Associated Press

Detroit Tigers host the Houston Astros Saturday

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JUNE 27 • Associated Press

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