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Cleared for rehab start Bloss (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact It will actually be his Triple-A debut, as Bloss skipped over that level when he was promoted to make his major-league debut last month. He went down with right shoulder inflammation in that outing but has made a rapid recovery. With Justin Verlander (neck) ruled out through the All-Star break, Bloss could re-enter the Houston rotation next week.

JULY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for bullpen session Bloss (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Sunday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Bloss has played catch a few times since landing on the injured list, but Sunday will mark his most intense activity. He's expected to return in early July, shortly after he is first eligible to be activated.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays catch Wednesday Bloss was spotted playing catch on the field Wednesday prior to the Astros' game against the Rockies, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Astros had initially planned for Bloss to resume playing catch Friday, but he was able to perform the activity a little sooner than expected. He indicated that all was fine with his right shoulder following the workout, but the real test for Bloss will come once he gets back on the mound and throws at full velocity. The rookie could play catch on a few more occasions before the Astros are comfortable clearing him for bullpen sessions.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

To resume throwing Friday Bloss (shoulder) will play light catch Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bloss was placed on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right shoulder inflammation following his major-league debut, but he has a shot to return shortly after those 15 days are up. Whether he returns in the majors or minors could hinge on whether Bloss beats Justin Verlander (neck) back from the IL.

JUNE 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder inflammation Astros manager Joe Espada said Sunday that an MRI on Bloss' right shoulder revealed inflammation, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Bloss landed on the injured list Saturday, and with the MRI showing inflammation in the right shoulder, the 23-year-old right-hander will refrain from throwing until it subsides. Bloss sustained the injury in his major-league debut Friday against the Orioles, when he was removed after 3.2 innings.

JUNE 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IL with shoulder injury The Astros placed Bloss on the 15-day injured list Saturday due to right shoulder discomfort.

Impact Bloss was lifted from Friday's 14-11 win over the Orioles after allowing two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two over 3.2 innings in his major-league debut. The Astros recalled right-hander Luis Contreras from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

IL stint imminent Astros manager Joe Espada said Saturday that Bloss will be placed on the injured list with right shoulder discomfort, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact It's a blow for the soon-to-be 23-year-old Bloss, who made his major-league debut Friday against the Orioles. He was lifted after 3.2 innings due to right shoulder discomfort, after allowing two runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two. With Bloss and Justin Verlander (neck) on the injured list, the Astros will likely have to decide on a fill-in starter from either the bullpen or the minors, though they have multiple off days next week.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE