Phillies at Astros March 19, 2019

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Aaron Altherr

Mediocre start to spring

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March 19, 2019

Altherr has a strong .390 on-base percentage but is hitting just .250 and slugging just .281 so far this spring.

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Vince Velasquez

Poor start to spring

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March 19, 2019

Velasquez has allowed six runs on six hits and four walks in just three innings of work so far this spring.

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Tommy Hunter

Trip to injured list expected

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March 19, 2019

Hunter (elbow) is expected to open the year on the injured list, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

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Roman Quinn

Expected to open on injured list

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March 19, 2019

Quinn (oblique) is expected to open the season on the injured list, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

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Reymin Guduan

One of two lefties remaining

PHouston Astros

March 19, 2019

Guduan appears to be the favorite to land the final spot in the bullpen, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

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Alex Bregman

Reaches extension with Houston

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March 19, 2019

Bregman agreed to a five-year, $100 million contract extension with the Astros on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

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Ryan Pressly

Inking extension with Astros

PHouston Astros

March 19, 2019

Pressly will sign a two-year, $17.5 million deal that includes a vesting option for a third year with the Astros on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

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Brad Peacock

In lead for fifth rotation spot

PHouston Astros AAA

March 19, 2019

Manager AJ Hinch said Tuesday that Peacock is viewed as the "leading candidate" to open the season as the Astros' fifth starter, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

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