Houston Astros closer Josh Hader and right-handed reliever Bryan Abreu are both unavailable on Monday night against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to manager Joe Espada. Hader pitched three of the first four games of the season against the New York Yankees over the weekend, and Abreu threw on Saturday and Sunday during the team's four-game sweep at the hands of the Yankees. If a save situation arises for the Astros on Monday versus the Blue Jays, it will likely be Ryan Pressly who gets the save chance. Hader, a five-time All-Star, has been busy in the early going in his first year in Houston, but he doesn't have a save to show for it after the team got swept by the Yankees in the four-game series over the weekend. He's allowed an earned run on two hits while walking one and fanning seven in his first three innings of work.
Major League Baseball said on Monday that Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu's two-game suspension for throwing at Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Friday is upheld, but the suspension will be served in the first two games of the 2024 season. Abreu, who pitched an inning in the Game 6 loss on Sunday, will be available out of Houston's bullpen in Game 7 on Tuesday and would be available to pitch in the World Series if the Astros are able to take care of business at home in the winner-take-all. The 26-year-old right-hander is a shutdown relief weapon for Houston and has been all year. He's allowed two earned runs (both in the ALCS) in 7 1/3 postseason innings while striking out 13 and walking only two.
Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu's appeal of his two-game suspension for throwing at Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Friday is being heard on Monday. While he was appealing the suspension, the Astros used Abreu for an inning of relief in the 9-2 loss in Game 5 on Sunday. In that outing, Abreu allowed an earned run on two hits while walking none and striking out two. It's highly unlikely that the 26-year-old right-hander will be available for Game 7 on Monday. Abreu was lights-out all year for the Astros and had five saves, a 1.75 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 100 strikeouts in 72 innings out of the bullpen, so not having him available for a pivotal Game 7 on Monday is a big deal.
Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu was given a two-game suspension Saturday for hitting Rangers outfielder Adolis Garcia with a pitch during Game 5. Abreu can appeal the decision, and likely will, meaning he should be available for the rest of the ALCS. The 26-year-old was also fined an undisclosed amount for his actions.
Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu was called upon to protect a one-run lead versus the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. Normally, Ryan Pressly is the closer in Houston, but he received an off day here. In his absence, Abreu came in and retired all three batters he faced, including two strikeouts. The 26-year-old recorded his third save of the season with his scoreless outing here. He holds a 2.66 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and a 71/19 K/BB across 47 1/3 innings this season. He's worth rostering in leagues where holds matter, but doesn't usually get many save chances.
Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu was called upon in a save situation for the second game in a row and was once again successful in closing the game out. It is an interesting development, as presumed closer Ryan Pressly should have been available after resting yesterday. Manager Dusty Baker said that Pressly was unavailable, but did not give a reason why. It is something to watch, as Abreu has been excellent this year, posting a 0.79 ERA and 0.88 WHIP, and Pressly now only has one of Houston's five saves on the season.
Houston Astros reliever Bryan Abreu was the man manager Dusty Baker trusted with the ninth inning on Saturday when his club beat the Atlanta Braves 6-3. He struck out a pair without giving up a baserunner to earn his first save of the season. Abreu's been dominant this season, posting a 0.79 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, 42.9% strikeout rate and three holds. Despite the right-hander's brilliance, it's still Ryan Pressly who holds the closer job and got the day off after pitching three of the last four days. Fantasy managers should expect Abreu to earn a handful of save situations while collecting a number of holds throughout 2023.
Houston Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu allowed a walk while striking out one across a 1/3 of an inning to earn the save in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. He entered the game in the ninth inning, following Hector Neris with two outs in the ninth frame. The 25-year-old allowed a walk before striking out Jake Cave to notch his second save of the season. Houston's primary closer Ryan Pressly (neck) was unavailable on Tuesday due to neck stiffness; Abreu could be in line for more save opportunities if Pressly misses any more time and is a speculative add-in deep-league formats.
Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu picked up his second save of the season in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Twins. Abreu came in to finish the ninth inning up by two with two outs and runners on first and second. Abreu walked the first hitter he faced to load the bases but ended things there with a strikeout. The 25-year-old came in to relieve Hector Neris, who started the inning with a four-run lead. Abreu has pitched well out of the bullpen this season, posting a 2.27 ERA in 43 2/3 innings pitched. However, his fantasy value is very limited, as Ryan Pressly is firming entrenched as the team's closer.
Bryan Abreu To Pitch Two Innings For Sugar Land Tuesday
Houston Astros relief pitcher Bryan Abreu (calf) is scheduled to pitch two innings on Tuesday night for Triple-A Sugar Land, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reported. The 24-year-old righty has been sidelined since late May with lingering calf issues but appears to be moving right along with his rehab assignment. Abreu holds a 4.21 ERA through 25 2/3 innings so far this season, although he had brought it down to 3.75 in May. The Astros no doubt want him back healthy to beef up their bullpen, however, he still won't hold much fantasy value when he returns to a setup role. In related news, Astros starting pitcher Enoli Paredes (shoulder) is scheduled to pitch one inning for Sugar Land on Tuesday. Paredes has a 6.23 ERA through 8 2/3 innings pitched this season, so fantasy managers should steer clear of him.
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