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Slated to face hitters Urquidy (shoulder) will throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Urquidy has thrown off the mound a few times without issue and is now ready to face hitters for the first time since going down with right shoulder inflammation back in early May. He's eligible for activation at the start of the second half but presumably will require multiple rehab starts before rejoining Houston's rotation.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another bullpen session Urquidy (shoulder) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Friday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Urquidy logged his third bullpen session in a week Saturday as he slowly nears his return from the right shoulder injury that has sidelined him since early May. With the All-Star break around the corner, Urquidy is eligible to return when the Astros are back in action June 14 versus the Angels. The right-hander will likely need multiple rehab outings, which he seems to be on the cusp of starting. Prior to getting hurt, Urquidy struggled to a career-worst 5.20 ERA and 1.55 WHIP while striking out 23 batters over 27.2 innings in six starts this season.

JUNE 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Urquidy (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Urquidy sat 92-93 mph with his fastball and told reporters after the workout that it represented a "big step" in his recovery from a bout of right shoulder inflammation. Out since early May, he's scheduled to do one more bullpen workout before facing live hitters. The 28-year-old could return to the Astros' rotation around mid-to-late July.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Urquidy (shoulder) threw a 25-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Everything seemed to go well for Urquidy, who has been on the injured list since the beginning of May with right shoulder inflammation. The plan is for Urquidy to throw two more bullpens next week before moving onto facing hitters. The 28-year-old righty holds a 5.20 ERA and 1.55 WHIP through 27.2 innings this season and figures to return shortly after the All-Star break.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to 60-day IL The Astros transferred Urquidy (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Friday.

Impact Urquidy landed on the injured list at the beginning of May with right shoulder inflammation, and he isn't expected to return to the Astros until closer to the All-Star break. The move to the 60-day IL opens up a 40-man roster spot for Spenser Watkins, who was acquired in a trade with Baltimore on Friday.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes 17-pitch 'pen session Urquidy (shoulder) tossed a 17-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Urquidy graduated last week from the flat-ground phase of his throwing program and is expected to throw two more side sessions during the Astros' upcoming road trip. He'll eventually move on to facing hitters in live batting practice before completing his build-up process over the course of multiple minor-league rehab starts. Given that he still has multiple checkpoints to hit in the recovery process, Urquidy likely won't be ready to rejoin the Houston rotation until around the All-Star break.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mound session scheduled Urquidy (shoulder) will throw off a mound Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Urquidy has been out since the start of May as he battles shoulder inflammation. He's been throwing off flat ground for over three weeks but still isn't ready for a full bullpen session. His mound work Sunday is expected to consist of 20 fastballs thrown at less than full velocity.

JUNE 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing mound work Urquidy (shoulder) said Tuesday that he thinks he could begin throwing off a mound by this weekend, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Urquidy began throwing on flat ground a couple weeks ago and is almost ready to test things out from the bump. The veteran hurler is coming back from right shoulder inflammation, an injury which landed him on the IL at the beginning of May.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing from 90 feet Astros manager Dusty Baker said Tuesday that Urquidy (shoulder) is throwing from 90 feet, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Urquidy began throwing on flat ground Friday, and Tuesday was another sign of progress. Still, the 28-year-old righty will need to be built back up gradually and figures to be out for another month or so. Urquidy landed on the injured list May 1 due to right shoulder inflammation.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws from flat ground Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters Friday that Urquidy (shoulder) threw on flat ground, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

Impact Baker noted that Urquidy "will still have to build back up," but he also mentioned that he knows how to come back from it after dealing with inflammation in the past. Urquidy will have to throw several bullpens and then go on a lengthy rehab assignment, but it's possible the right-hander could return to the Houston rotation right around the All-Star break.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly ready to resume throwing Urquidy (shoulder) said he hopes to resume throwing next week, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Urquidy has been stuck in shutdown mode since going on the injured list at the beginning of May due to right shoulder discomfort. Imaging scans showed only inflammation, but the standing expectation is that the 28-year-old won't be ready to return to the Astros' starting rotation until sometime in July. There will be more clarity on the situation once Urquidy picks up a baseball again.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed for long-term absence Astros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that Urquidy (shoulder) has a chance to return from the 15-day injured list "somewhere around the All-Star break," Brian McTaggart of...

Impact Though the injury that landed Urquidy on the shelf this past Monday has been labeled as right forearm inflammation, it's apparent that he's dealing with something more significant than minor swelling. Manager Dusty Baker already noted that Urquidy won't be cleared to throw for a while, and Brown's comments suggest that the Astros are preparing for the right-hander to miss at least two months due to the injury. Given that Urquidy had pitched to a 5.20 ERA and 1.55 WHIP over his six starts prior to landing on the IL and is now facing a long-term absence, he likely won't be worth stashing in the majority of formats. With Luis Garcia (elbow) scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery in the near future, both J.P. France and Brandon Bielak should have long leashes for spots in the Houston rotation until Lance McCullers (elbow) is cleared to return from the 15-day IL, possibly in late May or early June.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Scans show shoulder inflammation Urquidy's MRI revealed inflammation in his right shoulder, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The Astros placed Urquidy on the 15-day injured list earlier in the day after he left Sunday's start early with right shoulder discomfort. Manager Dusty Baker stated Monday that the right-hander will be shut down from throwing for "a while," per Lerner. A timetable for Urquidy's return has yet to be established, though it sounds as though he'll need longer than the 15-day minimum.

MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will head to injured list Astros manager Dusty Baker told reporters Monday that Urquidy will be placed on the injured list, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Urquidy exited Sunday's victory over the Phillies with a sore right shoulder after hurling 5.1 innings of two-run baseball, and he underwent an MRI on Monday. The right-hander will be out for at least two weeks, and it's worth noting that the Astros won't need a fifth starter until May 9. A corresponding transaction should be announced before Monday's game against the Giants.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MRI coming Monday Urquidy is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Monday after he exited Sunday's 4-e win over the Phillies with a sore right shoulder, Mark Berman of Fox 26 Houston reports.

Impact Urquidy captured the win and struck out three while allowing two earned runs on three hits and one walk across 5.1 innings before being lifted from the contest after experiencing pain in the back of his right shoulder. Though the right-hander did some range-of-motion work without issue after exiting the start, the MRI will shed more light on the extent of his injury. Houston has an off day on tap Thursday, so if Urquidy's injury isn't too significant but he still needs more time off between starts, the team could get by with a four-man rotation until a fifth starter is needed again May 9.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Hope it's not too serious': Urquidy (shoulder) exits early HOUSTON -- The Astros lost Justin Verlander to free agency in the offseason and Lance McCullers Jr. to injury at the start of Spring Trainin...

MAY 1, 2023 • MLB.COM

Astros' Urquidy exits with shoulder soreness Urquidy exited Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Phillies after 5 1/3 innings.

MAY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dealing with sore right shoulder Urquidy was removed from Sunday's start against the Phillies due to right shoulder soreness, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Urquidy exited Sunday's matchup with a trainer in the top of the sixth inning, and manager Dusty Baker revealed after the game that the right-hander has been diagnosed with a sore shoulder. Urquidy will see a doctor Monday, which will likely give the team a better idea of his status. If he's able to make his next start, he projects to take the mound in Seattle next weekend.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with trainer Urquidy exited Sunday's start against the Phillies in the top of the sixth inning due to an apparent injury, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Urquidy appeared to hurt himself while throwing a changeup with one out in the top of the sixth inning, and he was removed from the game after calling the trainer to the mound. Prior to his departure, the right-hander was relatively effective after struggling in his last two starts. He allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out three in 5.1 innings against Philadelphia, and it's unclear whether his injury will prevent him from making his next start, which tentatively lines up for next weekend in Seattle.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stung by Rays Urquidy (1-2) took the loss Monday as the Astros fell 8-3 to the Rays, coughing up six runs on seven hits and two walks over 2.2 innings. He struck out three.

Impact Houston took leads in the top of the first and third innings, and both times Urquidy couldn't stop a relentless Tampa Bay squad from answering right back. The right-hander got the hook after 73 pitches (43 strikes), and about the only positive takeaway from the performance was that he and the Astros bullpen became the first staff this year to prevent the Rays from leaving the yard, snapping their MLB-record 22-game home run streak to begin a season. Urquidy will carry a 5.64 ERA, 1.75 WHIP and 20:9 K:BB through 22.1 innings into his next outing, likely to come at home this weekend against the Phillies. He's running out of time to prove he should keep a rotation spot once Lance McCullers (forearm) is ready to return.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 18, 2023 • Associated Press

Picks up first win Urquidy (1-0) threw six scoreless innings Wednesday against Pittsburgh, surrendering two hits and three walks while striking out two batters en route to collecting his first win of...

Impact The 27-year-old righty got hit around a bit in his first start of the season but has since calmed down, allowing just one earned run in his last two starts (11.1 IP). Both of the hits against him were singles courtesy of Carlos Santana and Jack Suwinski, so while he didn't have his best strikeout stuff going Wednesday, he still did an excellent job limiting extra-base hits.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Solid start in no decision Urquidy did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing one run on seven hits and one walk over 5.1 innings during a 3-2 loss to the Twins. He struck out six.

Impact Urquidy didn't match Sonny Gray's strikeout numbers, but he was every bit as strong as the two faced off in a classic pitching duel. The lone run on Urquidy's ledger was charged after Donovan Solano scored on a wild pitch by Bryan Abreu, who replaced the right-handed starter with one out and two runners on in the sixth inning. This was certainly a solid bounce-back performance for Urquidy after he allowed two homers in his first start of the season.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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