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Idle against LHP Loperfido is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.

Impact The lefty-hitting Loperfido will take a seat Friday as the Rangers start southpaw Andrew Heaney. Mauricio Dubon, Jake Meyers and Chas McCormick fill the outfield from left to right.

JULY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits second homer Loperfido went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, a triple and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 9-1 win over the Marlins.

Impact Loperfido has hit safely in his last four games, going 5-for-13 with four extra-base hits and four RBI in that span. This was his first multi-hit effort since June 21. The outfield prospect is up to a .288/.337/.450 slash line with two homers, 13 RBI, 10 runs scored, five doubles, one triple and two stolen bases across 87 plate appearances. Loperfido continues to play in the corner outfield spots, though he's seen slightly less than a strong-side platoon role over the last week. Chas McCormick and Mauricio Dubon continue to be Loperfido's biggest competitors for playing time.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Tuesday Loperfido is absent from the starting nine for Tuesday's game against Miami, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Loperfido is on the bench for a second consecutive contest, giving way to Chas McCormick in right field Tuesday. Loperfido is 5-for-33 (.152) with 12 strikeouts over his last 11 games.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Sunday Loperfido is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact After hitting the bench for a three-game stretch from last Saturday through Monday, Loperfido had started in four of the Astros' previous five contests while going 2-for-16 with a double and two RBI. He'll cede his spot in the lineup to Chas McCormick in Sunday's series finale, and both Loperfido and McCormick will likely see their playing time trend downward once Kyle Tucker (shin) is able to return from the 10-day injured list after the All-Star break.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Astros' Loperfido makes leaping, juggling catch - TWICE! Officially, the play went down as: "Willi Castro flies out sharply to right fielder Joey Loperfido." That doesn't even begin to tell the sto...

JULY 6, 2024 • MLB.COM

Out of Sunday's lineup Loperfido is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Loperfido started six straight games before taking a seat for Saturday's contest, and he finds himself on the bench again Sunday. He collected three hits in his first game back from the injured list June 21 but has gone 1-for-15 in the ensuing five contests. Mauricio Dubon will take over in left field as Jon Singleton receives a start at first base.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Loperfido is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

Impact Loperfido has started in each of the Astros' last six games, going 4-for-19 with two doubles and two RBI while striking out seven times. Yordan Alvarez will shift to left field against Mets right-hander Tylor Megill, as Yainer Diaz serves as the designated hitter and Cesar Salazar starts behind the plate.

JUNE 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting fifth straight start Loperfido will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Loperfido will stick in the starting nine for a fifth straight game after going 4-for-13 with two doubles, one walk, two RBI, one stolen base and one run through his first four games since receiving a call-up from Triple-A Sugar Land. Houston has room in its everyday outfield for both Loperfido and Chas McCormick for the moment, but one of the two will likely lose out on playing time once Kyle Tucker (shin) makes his return from the 10-day injured list, perhaps as soon as next week.

JUNE 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big game in return Loperfido went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's win over Baltimore.

Impact Loperfido was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday and made his first MLB appearance since June 10. He wasted no time making an impact, singling on the second pitch he saw in his first at-bat and later coming around to score. He'd add a pair of RBI doubles during Houston's monster nine-run sixth inning. Loperfido is forcing his way into more playing time at the top level with his consistent success. He's slashing .372/.413/.512 through his first 16 career MLB games.

JUNE 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opportunities dwindling Loperfido is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact With Jake Meyers and Jon Singleton having seemingly settled into full-time roles at center field and first base, respectively, and with left fielder Chas McCormick returning from the injured list Tuesday, Loperfido's time with the big club could soon come to an end now that his avenues to regular at-bats are starting to become more closed off. Loperfido has started just once in the Astros' last five games.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Loperfido hits first MLB homer, Javier solid as Astros beat A's 8-1 to complete sweep

Rookie Joey Loperfido hit his first major league home run and Cristian Javier pitched six scoreless innings Thursday night to help the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 8-1...

MAY 17, 2024 • Associated Press

On bench in second straight Loperfido is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Loperfido was on the bench for Tuesday's 10-3 loss while right-hander Luis Gil started for the Yankees, and the rookie will remain out of the lineup again Wednesday versus southpaw Carlos Rodon. The Astros likely aren't ready to pull the plug on Loperfido just yet, but the consecutive absences suggests that he might not have much leash in the everyday lineup. Since his call-up from Triple-A Sugar Land on April 30, Loperfido has gone 4-for-16 with seven strikeouts and one walk.

MAY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Astros to option 2020 AL MVP José Abreu to spring training facility in Florida

The Astros will option first baseman José Abreu to their spring training facility to try and get the 2020 AL MVP back on track.

APRIL 30, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Astros to option 2020 AL MVP José Abreu to spring training facility in Florida

Astros promote Joey Loperfido, clouding Jose Abreu's role Top prospect Joey Loperfido will join the Houston Astros before the start of a series with the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday.The Astros mad...

APRIL 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Astros promote 1B prospect Loperfido as Abreu's struggles continue for slumping team

The Houston Astros are promoting first baseman Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land as they try to solve problems at the position

APRIL 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Climbs to Triple-A Loperfido is hitting .250 with a .387 OBP, one home run, one steal and eight strikeouts in eight games since getting promoted to Triple-A Sugar Land on Aug. 15.

Impact An intimidating, 6-foot-3 lefty slugger with decent athleticism, Loperfido played five different positions in 84 games at Double-A (he opened the year with eight games at High-A), but he has only seen time in center field and right field thus far in the Pacific Coast League. At 24 years old, he is an older prospect with modest pedigree (seventh round pick in 2021), but Loperfido has displayed excellent plate skills while hitting 21 homers with 24 steals in 100 games this year.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking out at Double-A Loperfido is slashing .306/.457/.565 with four home runs and six steals in 18 games since getting promoted to Double-A Corpus Christi.

Impact Given that Loperfido just turned 24, his exploits at High-A Asheville didn't carry much weight, but he has been excellent thus far at a more age-appropriate level. He has more walks (18) than strikeouts (15) in 81 plate appearances for the Hooks. Loperfido has started in all three outfield spots as well as at first base and designated hitter, but he has more starts (seven) at second base than any other position.

MAY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Loperfido hits first MLB homer, Javier solid as Astros beat A's 8-1 to complete sweep

Astros to option 2020 AL MVP José Abreu to spring training facility in Florida

Astros promote 1B prospect Loperfido as Abreu's struggles continue for slumping team