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Plays catch, hits in cage Leon (knee) played catch and hit in the batting cage Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Leon was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left MCL strain early on in camp and is just now reintroducing baseball activities. He will not be ready in time for Opening Day and, once healthy, is likely headed to Triple-A Sugar Land.

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Diagnosed with MCL strain Leon has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left MCL strain, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact There's no clear timetable for how long Leon will be sidelined, but it's expected to be a while. Once healthy, Leon is likely to begin the season at Triple-A Sugar Land.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo MRI on knee Leon will undergo an MRI on his injured left knee, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Leon had to be scratched from Sunday's Grapefruit League lineup and will now undergo testing. Astros manager Joe Espada is not concerned about the injury, so it would appear the MRI is more precautionary in nature. Leon is likely to begin the season at Triple-A Sugar Land.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee discomfort Leon was scratched from Sunday's Grapefruit League game due to left knee discomfort, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Leon was originally slated to be in the lineup as Houston's right fielder, but he was pulled due to the knee issue. Per Rome, the injury appeared to occur while Leon was performing outfield drills prior to the exhibition contest. Quincy Hamilton was inserted into the Astros' lineup in right field Sunday in Leon's stead.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Astros recall 3B Trey Cabbage, option SS Pedro Leon The Houston Astros recalled third baseman Trey Cabbage from Triple-A Sugar Land and optioned shortstop Pedro Leon back to Triple-A.Cabbage,...

AUGUST 19, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Sent down to minors The Astros optioned Leon to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact After starting three straight games upon his recall earlier this month, Leon had been in the lineup just three times over the last 11 contests. He went just 2-for-20 with 10 strikeouts during his first stint in the big leagues.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting call-up Tuesday The Astros are expected to promote Leon from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Leon will join the Astros' 40-man roster and 26-man active roster as a replacement for outfielder Joey Loperfido, who was dealt to the Blue Jays on Monday. The 26-year-old has posted big numbers in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League this season, batting .297 with 19 home runs and 23 stolen bases over 424 plate appearances with Sugar Land. With the Astros struggling to settle on a permanent replacement in right field for the injured Kyle Tucker (shin), Leon could have a chance to take hold of an everyday role in the Houston outfield in the short term.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to be called up Tuesday Leon is expected to be promoted from Triple-A Sugar Land and join the Astros in Houston on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Leon will replace Joey Loperfido on the Astros' major-league roster Tuesday after Loperfido was dealt to the Blue Jays on Monday. Leon has compiled a .297 average with 19 home runs, 74 RBI, 62 runs scored and 23 stolen bases over 370 at-bats in 93 games with Sugar Land this season. The 26-year-old has yet to make his major-league debut, which now appears to be on the near horizon.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE