Houston Astros right-hander Shawn Dubin (shoulder) will resume playing catch in camp on Saturday after battling right-shoulder inflammation. Additionally, right-hander Kaleb Ort (oblique) is progressing nicely and has been throwing off flat ground. Because Dubin hasn't pitched at all in spring training yet, he will not be ready for Opening Day in late March. However, if the 29-year-old can avoid setbacks as he begins ramping up, he should be able to return early in the 2025 regular season in a relief role for the Astros. Dubin made 31 appearances (two starts) for the Astros in 2024 in his second major-league season and had a 4.17 ERA (3.72 FIP), his first two career saves, a 1.57 WHIP, 49 strikeouts and 26 walks in 45 1/3 innings. Ort, who injured his left oblique early in camp, is also probably a long shot to be ready for Opening Day.
Houston Astros right-hander Shawn Dubin (shoulder) and outfielder Pedro Leon (knee) are both dealing with injuries in camp, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. Dubin has right-shoulder inflammation and has been shut down in spring training, while Leon has a Grade 1 MCL strain in his knee and will be out for a while. Dubin probably has a better shot at being ready for Opening Day in late March, but it's possible both players will have to open the 2025 regular season on the injured list. The 29-year-old Dubin posted a 4.17 ERA while striking out 49 and walking 26 in 45 1/3 innings for the Astros a season ago. Leon, a 26-year-old from Cuba, made his big-league debut in 2024 and went 2-for-20 (.100) with two steals and 10 strikeouts in seven games. When he recovers from his knee injury, he'll likely join Triple-A Sugar Land.
According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Houston Astros right-handed pitcher Shawn Dubin (shoulder) is dealing with a shoulder injury. Rome noted that his shoulder "didn't feel right" after playing catch. Manager Joe Espada said that Dubin is currently shut down from throwing. Fantasy managers should continue to keep an eye on his status as his current timetable is unknown. Last season, the 29-year-old held a 4.17 ERA and a 1.57 WHIP across 45 1/3 innings of work. He struck out 49 batters but showed weak command as he served up free passes at a high 12.6 percent rate. Dubin was typically deployed out of the bullpen but did make two starts last season. Fantasy managers should expect the Georgetown College product to operate primarily out of the bullpen during the 2025 campaign.
Houston Astros right-hander Shawn Dubin (shoulder) is dealing with right-shoulder inflammation in camp and will be shut down from throwing for three days. The injury, although it may not be very serious, is going to make it more difficult for Dubin to win a spot in the team's Opening Day bullpen out of spring training. The 28-year-old former 13th-round pick in 2018 out of Georgetown appeared in three games (one start) in his big-league debut for the Astros last year, giving up seven earned runs on 12 hits (one homer) while walking three and striking out 11 in nine innings pitched. Dubin is not on the fantasy radar at all, even if he makes the big-league roster out of camp. He had a rough 6.63 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 55 2/3 innings at Triple-A Sugar Land last year.
Houston Astros pitcher Shawn Dubin was asked to take the mound versus the Texas Rangers for his first career MLB start on Sunday. The right-hander delivered a surprisingly solid performance here. Dubin went four innings, allowing three hits, and only one earned run in the 5-3 victory. The right-hander has missed some time due to an elbow strain and is still building up his strength from that injury. He was knocked around before this performance, but after a strong start here, the Astros might give him another turn in the rotation.
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