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Blake Taylor - Visiting doctor Taylor (elbow) will visit a doctor Monday to receive a more specific diagnosis, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Taylor hasn't thrown since leaving his outing Friday against the Royals with what has been referred to as left elbow discomfort. A clearer timeline for his return should become clear once his diagnosis is clarified.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Benintendi - On bench Monday Benintendi (calf) isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Benintendi's calf tightened up during Sunday's loss to the Astros after he fouled a ball off his calf, and he'll be out of the lineup a day later. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Kyle Isbel, Michael Taylor and MJ Melendez will start in the outfield from left to right.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ãlvarez, Astros finalize $115M, 6-year deal through 2028 Outfielder Yordan Ã lvarez and the Houston Astros finalized a $115 million, six-year contract covering 2023-28

JUNE 6, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Álvarez, Astros finalize $115M, 6-year deal through 2028

Outfielder Yordan Álvarez and the Houston Astros finalized a $115 million, six-year contract covering 2023-28

JUNE 6, 2022 • Associated Press

Kansas City Royals star Sal Perez sought advice from former hitting coach Terry Bradshaw The Royals’ seven-time All-Star catcher apparently found a groove with his swing over the weekend.

JUNE 6, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

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JUNE 6, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Jake Odorizzi - Ramps up to 57 pitches Odorizzi (leg) threw a 57-pitch bullpen session Saturday and had no complications, Robert Falkoff of MLB.com reports.

Impact Odorizzi continues to ramp up his activity and has completed bullpen sessions of 41 and 57 pitches. Despite the progress, manager Dusty Baker stated there is still no timetable for Odorizzi to embark on a rehab assignment. That likely leaves him in line for a return in late June at the earliest.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE