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Injury Forearm
Est. Return 5/1/2024
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
It's tempting to toss out Urquidy's entire 2023 season because he missed all of May, June and July due to a severe bout of right shoulder inflammation. He returned from the 60-day IL in early August and mostly pitched well down the stretch, which offers reason for optimism that the injury is fully in the rearview. Unfortunately, that lengthy absence moved him down the Astros' pitching depth chart to the point where he is not assured of being part of the Opening Day rotation in 2024. The retirement of Dusty Baker and promotion of new manager Joe Espada further clouds Urquidy's status. If he's working as a starter, he could perhaps get back to his 2020-22 form and regularly deliver valuable fantasy outings. If he gets stuck in long relief, the mixed-league appeal almost completely fades. Read Past Outlooks
Throws off slope of mound
Urquidy (forearm) threw off the front slope of the mound Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
It's a big step as Urquidy continues to work his way back from a right forearm strain. He will progress to facing hitters and eventually go out on a rehab assignment, although it's not clear yet when that might happen. A Houston rotation that's been hit hard by injury could use Urquidy, but the team won't rush the right-hander.
It's a big step as Urquidy continues to work his way back from a right forearm strain. He will progress to facing hitters and eventually go out on a rehab assignment, although it's not clear yet when that might happen. A Houston rotation that's been hit hard by injury could use Urquidy, but the team won't rush the right-hander.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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| Since 2022vs Left | .223 | 84 | 26 | 86 | 14 | |||
| Since 2022vs Right | .270 | 95 | 37 | 133 | 26 | |||
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2023vs Left | .215 | 21 | 11 | 20 | 4 | |||
| 2023vs Right | .292 | 24 | 14 | 45 | 7 | |||
| 2022vs Left | .226 | 63 | 15 | 66 | 10 | |||
| 2022vs Right | .260 | 71 | 23 | 88 | 19 | |||
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| Since 2022Home | 4.76 | 1.28 | 113.1 | 8.3 | 2.7 | ||||
| Since 2022Away | 3.87 | 1.20 | 114.0 | 5.9 | 2.3 | ||||
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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| 2023Home | 6.06 | 1.43 | 35.2 | 7.6 | 2.8 | ||||
| 2023Away | 4.28 | 1.43 | 27.1 | 4.9 | 4.6 | ||||
| 2022Home | 4.17 | 1.21 | 77.2 | 8.6 | 2.7 | ||||
| 2022Away | 3.74 | 1.13 | 86.2 | 6.2 | 1.6 | ||||
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Severity of injury unknown
Urquidy left Sunday's game against the Phillies with a right shoulder injury and is expected to receive an MRI to determine the severity of it, according to Max Berman of FOX 26.
ANALYSIS
Urquidy's start was cut off after 5.1 innings, and a wayward pitch during an at-bat against Nick Castellanos caused Urquidy to "feel a little bit of pain in the back of my shoulder," as he explained after the game to reporters. Urquidy didn't sound overly concerned with the injury, but the MRI will give the team a clearer picture of what he might be dealing with. Urquidy owns a 5.20 ERA through 27.2 innings so far.
Urquidy's start was cut off after 5.1 innings, and a wayward pitch during an at-bat against Nick Castellanos caused Urquidy to "feel a little bit of pain in the back of my shoulder," as he explained after the game to reporters. Urquidy didn't sound overly concerned with the injury, but the MRI will give the team a clearer picture of what he might be dealing with. Urquidy owns a 5.20 ERA through 27.2 innings so far.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Urquidy compiled a career-high 164.1 innings as he started 28 games in 29 appearances. His strikeout rate ticked down while his walk rate inched up from the previous year, but it was nothing to warrant concern. As a fly ball pitcher, Urquidy generally sports a low BABIP. Last season's .264 was higher than 2021's .237, but he still benefited from some batted ball luck last season. Urquidy's ERA estimators tabbed his 3.94 mark to be between a quarter and half a run too low. Some may give him the benefit of the doubt and lump Urquidy in with the rest of the Astros talented arms, but he's nowhere near as dominant, thus vulnerable to more variance. Houston has a knack getting the most out of their pitcher's stuff, but Urquidy's spin and velocity isn't as high as his teammates. Put together, Urquidy is a league average pitcher, which is fine. Just don't expect another level typical of Astros' hurler.
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Nearing mound work
Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Urquidy (forearm) is "really close" to throwing a bullpen session, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Plays catch Friday
Urquidy (forearm) played catch Friday, marking the first time he's done so since his injury, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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Officially placed on injured list
The Astros placed Urquidy (forearm) on the 15-day injured list Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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Hoping to throw in 10-to-15 days
Urquidy (forearm) is hoping to resume throwing in 10-to-15 days, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Shut down from throwing
Astros manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Urquidy (forearm) will be shut down from throwing "for a while," Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
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