Astros left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez was placed on the injured list with elbow inflammation
Astros starter Framber Valdez is on the 15-day IL with elbow inflammation. Valdez will miss Tuesday's game against the Royals. The Astros ace is expected to be out for the rest of the season. He is the latest in a long line of pitchers to be placed on the disabled list.
Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdez put on injured list with elbow inflammation. Manager Joe Espada hopes Valdez will miss only a couple of starts. Valdez has been placed on the 15-day injured list because of elbow soreness. Manager Espada said he hoped Valdez would miss only two starts.
All-Star left-hander Valdez scratched from scheduled start against Texas Rangers. Blair Henley called up for major league debut against hometown Rangers. There was no immediate word on a reason for Valdez's absence. The Astros call up Henley to make his debut against his hometown team.