In AL West contest, Athletics welcome Astros
TEAM STATS
HOU 4.2 R 4.5
.250 AVG .253
182 HR 219
85 SB 80
3.86 ERA 4.70
.232 OAV .252
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ATHPLAYER NEWS
Nate Pearson HOU #55 - P
Pearson underwent a cleanup procedure on his right elbow during the offseason but will throw a bullpen session Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Joey Loperfido HOU - LF
The Astros acquired Loperfido from the Blue Jays on Friday in exchange for Jesus Sanchez.
A.J. Causey ATH
The Royals traded Causey to the Athletics on Thursday in exchange for Mitch Spence.
Zack Gelof ATH #20 - 2B
Gelof (shoulder) said Wednesday that he's "feeling healthy, feeling ready to go" and expects to be a full participant when he reports to spring training later this week, Jason Burke of SI.com reports.
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