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Fri Aug 121:52Spencer Arrighetti Nearing Return
Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) is reportedly in position to make his next start at the MLB level, according to manager Joe Espada. Arrighetti has been sidelined since early April after suffering a fractured thumb. The right-hander made three rehab appearances, which included getting knocked around for five earned runs on Thursday. There's a good chance that Arrighetti is ready to pitch during the upcoming series against the Miami Marlins. If available, fantasy managers should scoop up Arrighetti before it's too late.
Source: Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Fri Aug 115:17Spencer Arrighetti has Outing to Forget on Thursday
Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) allowed six runs (five earned) on six hits (two homers allowed) while walking four and striking out five in 4 2/3 innings in his minor-league rehab start on Thursday for Triple-A Sugar Land against Triple-A Tacoma. It was Arrighetti's third rehab start, but first with Sugar Land. The 25-year-old threw 50 of his 79 pitches for strikes in the outing. Even though the results weren't pretty, the fact that he nearly threw 80 pitches means that Houston could activate Arrighetti from the 60-day injured list to make his next start in the big leagues for a rotation that needs the reinforcements. He would line up for a plus matchup against the Miami Marlins next week, too. He's been out since April 8 due to a freak right-thumb fracture, but Arrighetti should be fantasy relevant in mixed leagues the final two months.
Source: Milb.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 2814:32Spencer Arrighetti to Make Another Rehab Start
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said that right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) will make another minor-league rehab start, and if it goes well, he's expected to come off the injured list and rejoin the big-league club. Arrighetti threw 62 pitches in his latest rehab start on Saturday with Double-A Corpus Christi and allowed three runs (two earned) while walking one and striking out two in 3 1/3 innings. The 25-year-old wasn't all that sharp, so the Astros will give him another game on the farm to tighten things up and also lengthen out. When Arrighetti is cleared to rejoin the big leagues, he should immediately jump right back into the starting rotation and be relevant in mixed fantasy leagues. The former sixth-rounder made only two starts before his injury and wasn't exactly sharp with six earned runs allowed in 9 2/3 frames.
Source: Sports Talk 790RotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 2611:10Spencer Arrighetti Throws 62 Pitches in Second Rehab Outing
Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) made his second rehab appearance with Double-A Corpus Christi on Friday. The right-hander threw 62 pitches over 3 1/3 innings, allowing four hits and two earned runs while walking one and striking out two. Arrighetti has been on the injured list since early April after getting struck on the thumb by a ball during pre-game batting practice. Houston is eagerly awaiting his return, as they've dealt with significant turnover in their starting rotation behind their two aces, Hunter Brown and Framber Valdez. Arrighetti was 7-13 with a 4.53 ERA in 145 innings in 2024, but he struck out 171 batters (27.1% K rate). He'll likely need at least one more rehab outing, but Arrighetti appears to be on track to rejoin the Astros in early to mid-August.
Source: milb.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 2310:44Spencer Arrighetti to Make Another Double-A Start This Week
Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) will make another Double-A rehab start this week, according to the club. Arrighetti threw three scoreless innings in his previous Double-A start on July 19. The 25-year-old is working back from a broken right thumb that has kept him out of the majors since April 5. The injury has limited Arrighetti to two starts and prevented him from building on his rookie showing from 2024. Arrighetti finished last year with a 4.53 ERA in 145 innings, but he was far better in the second half (3.18), and he flashed big-time strikeout upside in fanning 171 hitters. He should return sometime in August.
Source: Chandler Rome - The AthleticRotoBaller.com
Sun Jul 2008:36Spencer Arrighetti Sharp During Rehab Start
Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) took the mound for a rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi on Saturday. This was his first rehab start since Arrighetti fractured his thumb in early April. It was a solid outing as he tossed three scoreless innings, allowing one hit, and striking out four batters. He'll need a few more rehab starts to build up stamina before being cleared to return to Houston. The expectation is that Arrighetti will be back in the mix around early or mid-August. Fantasy managers in need of pitching help might want to stash Arrighetti on their IL with his return looming.
Source: milb.comRotoBaller.com
Fri Jul 1823:20Spencer Arrighetti Nearing Rehab Assignment
The Houston Astros announced Friday that right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) is scheduled to report to Double-A Corpus Christi this week. He should start a rehab assignment in the coming days. Arrighetti threw a 35-pitch live batting practice session last Sunday and hasn't dealt with any issues since then. The Astros are targeting an August return for Arrighetti, who has been on the IL since April 7 with a broken right thumb. The 25-year-old made two starts before then - one a gem, the other a dud - and yielded six earned runs on four hits with 8:5 K:BB in 9 2/3 innings. As a rookie in 2024, Arrighetti pitched to a 4.53 ERA with an impressive 171 strikeouts in 145 frames. After a strong second half last season, Arrighetti entered this year as a potential breakout candidate and may be worth stashing as he draws closer to a return.
Source: Matt Kawahara - Houston ChronicleRotoBaller.com
Wed Jul 1620:05Spencer Arrighetti Close to Rehab Assignment
Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) could begin a rehab assignment in seven to 10 days, according to Astros general manager Dana Brown. Brown said that Arrighetti has resumed throwing live batting practice sessions and could start his rehab assignment soon. The 25-year-old made just two starts before being placed on the injured list in April with a fractured right thumb. He will likely need multiple outings to build up his pitch count before he would be cleared to rejoin the Astros rotation. Fantasy managers with an IL spot should continue to stash Arrighetti as he could return to the Astros at some point in early to mid-August.
Source: Brian McTaggartRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 1410:10Spencer Arrighetti Nearing a Rehab Assignment
Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) could begin a rehab assignment in the next week or two, according to Astros general manager Dana Brown. Arrighetti is currently throwing live batting practice in Florida, and a rehab assignment would be a significant next step in getting him back in the Astros' rotation and helping them make a push for a playoff run. Arrighetti was a sleeper pick for many experts coming into this season due to his second half in 2024 with the Astros. After some serious unfortunate luck in early April, Arrighetti broke his thumb when a line drive in batting practice struck him. Nonetheless, getting Arrighetti back in the rotation would be big for the Astros. If he has been dropped to the waiver wire in your league and you have an open injured list spot, he is worth a stash, considering he could help the last four to five weeks of the fantasy baseball regular season. So far in 2025, Arrighetti has only made two starts and has a 5.59 ERA.
Source: Brian McTaggartRotoBaller.com
Tue Jul 821:53Spencer Arrighetti Set to Face Live Hitters
Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) was scheduled to face hitters in live batting practice on Tuesday, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic. This is the next step in his rehab process, following a 30-pitch side session this past Friday. It's been a long road back from a broken thumb he suffered in early April when he was hit by a ball during batting practice. The 25-year-old looked poised for a potential breakout season, after impressing during the final months of 2024 that led to him striking out 171 batters in 145 innings. While there isn't yet an official target date for his activation, a late July or early August return seems the most likely.
Source: Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 514:31Spencer Arrighetti Will Throw One More Bullpen Before Facing Live Batters
Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) will throw one more bullpen session before advancing to face live batters. This upcoming session will be his third such bullpen since injuring his hand in April during the team's batting practice. Assuming there are no setbacks here, Arrighetti will look to throw to live batters before entering a rehab assignment. This is all positive progress for someone who was looking to build on last season's success. The right-hander is (1-1) on the season with a 5.59 ERA, but his rookie season saw him record an ERA more than one full run lower (4.53), with an impressive 27.1% strikeout rate. He looks poised to be back in Houston's lineup at some point in August and is worth stashing in 12-team leagues.
Source: Matt KawaharaRotoBaller.com
Sun Jun 2910:54Spencer Arrighetti Throws Second Bullpen Session
Houston Astros starter Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) threw a second bullpen session on Friday at the team's facility in West Palm Beach, Florida. Arrighetti broke the thumb on his pitching hand back in April when he was hit by a batting practice fly ball while playing catch pre-game in Seattle. That stroke of bad luck seems likely to keep him out until after the All-Star break, as he'll likely need a full ramp-up period before he returns. Arrighetti has thrown just 9 2/3 innings (two starts) in 2025 with a 5.59 ERA (3.78 xERA). He posted a stellar 27.1% strikeout rate across 145 innings pitched in 2024, but also walked too many (10.3% walk rate), leading to a 1.41 WHIP. Arrighetti could be an excellent source of strikeouts and wins for fantasy managers in the second half of the season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Jun 2610:10Spencer Arrighetti Throws Bullpen Session
Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) threw a bullpen session on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. It's an important step for Arrighetti, who has been working back from a broken right thumb since early April. The 25-year-old made two starts before the injury and combined for 9 2/3 innings of six-run ball with eight strikeouts and five walks. He should factor back into Houston's rotation when he returns, but that's unlikely to happen before the All-Star break. Arrighetti will likely require a minor league rehab assignment before he rejoins the Astros.
Source: Brian McTaggart - MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Jun 2312:13Spencer Arrighetti Could Throw Off Mound Tuesday
The Houston Chronicle's Matt Kawahara reports that Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) could throw a side session off the mound on Tuesday. The New Mexico native has been on the shelf since early April when he broke his right thumb after taking a hit during batting practice. When Arrighetti does retake the mound, it'll be his first instance since the injury. He still has a few boxes to check before rejoining the team's rotation, which likely won't occur until sometime following the All-Star break next month. Still, he'll be a welcome sight to Houston's pitching staff upon his arrival.
Source: Matt KawaharaRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 1813:17Spencer Arrighetti to Throw Off a Mound This Week
Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said on Wednesday that right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) will throw off a mound this week in West Palm Beach, Florida. Arrighetti is recovering from a broken right thumb that he suffered when he was hit by a ball during batting practice in early April, and he was transferred to the 60-day injured list last weekend. In a best-case scenario, the 25-year-old could return to the team's starting rotation in early July before the All-Star break. He allowed six earned runs with five walks and eight strikeouts in 9 2/3 innings in his first two starts in 2025 before his injury. Arrighetti isn't a must-hold in shallow fantasy leagues, but he'll be worth a look off the waiver wire once he's closer to a return to the big leagues. He was up and down in his rookie year in 2024, but he did have four games with 10-plus strikeouts.
Source: Michael SchwabRotoBaller.com
Mon Jun 1623:28Spencer Arrighetti Throwing on Flat Ground
Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb), who was transferred to the 60-day injured list over the weekend, is going through a flat-ground throwing progression and will report to the team's facility in Florida later this week, according to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Arrighetti has been out of action since breaking his right thumb when he was hit by a ball during batting practice in early April. If the 25-year-old continues to make progress as he ramps up his throwing program, it's possible that he will return to the major-league starting rotation in early July. Because of how much time he's missed now, Arrighetti will most likely need a minor-league rehab assignment before coming off the IL. The former sixth-rounder should have a spot in the rotation waiting for him when he's ready despite posting a 5.59 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in his first two starts of 2025.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
Sat Jun 1412:58Spencer Arrighetti Shifted to 60-Day Injured List
The Houston Astros have shifted right-handed pitcher Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) to the 60-day injured list on Saturday. The 25-year-old has been sidelined with a fractured thumb since April. Arrighetti suffered this injury during a batting practice session. Arrighetti only made two starts before hitting the injured list. During this brief 9 2/3 inning stretch, Arrighetti held a 5.59 ERA with a 0.93 WHIP. He struck out eight batters and allowed walks at a high 12.8% rate. Arrighetti made his MLB debut last season and began to find his footing during the second half of the campaign, posting a 3.18 ERA with a 1.17 WHIP over his final 65 innings of work. While Arrighetti recently began playing catch from 70 feet, he still has a long road ahead of him. The team has yet to provide a detailed timeline. As a result, he is only worth stashing in 12+ team leagues.
Source: Brian McTaggartRotoBaller.com
Mon Jun 909:25Spencer Arrighetti Plays Catch From 70 Feet
Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) played catch from 70 feet while traveling with the team during its weekend series against Cleveland, Astros beat writer Brian McTaggart reports. Arrighetti has made progress since breaking his thumb during batting practice on April 7 in Seattle. At this point, he is building up as if it were the start of spring training. As a result, Arrighetti will need to throw multiple bullpens, face live hitters, and likely require a handful of rehab starts before the Astros slide him back into the rotation. Fantasy managers who see him on their waiver wire may want to add him to their injured list spot if they have one available, as Arrighetti was a top sleeper coming into the 2025 season and could provide a lot of upside after the All-Star Break. So far through 9 2/3 innings pitched, he owns a 5.59 ERA.
Source: Houston AstrosRotoBaller.com
Thu May 2915:25Spencer Arrighetti Plays Catch
Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) was able to play catch on Wednesday, according to the Houston Chronicle's Matt Kawahara. It was the first time that Arrighetti was allowed to play catch since fracturing his right thumb back on April 7. The Astros desperately need the 25-year-old back in their starting rotation now that both Hayden Wesneski and Ronel Blanco are out for the season due to elbow injuries, but Arrighetti isn't expected to be able to return from the 60-day injured list until sometime in July. He will definitely have a spot in the rotation waiting for him when he's finally cleared to return to the big leagues. The former sixth-round pick in 2021 out of Louisiana at Lafayette had an up-and-down rookie year in 2024 and had a 5.59 ERA and 0.93 WHIP with eight K's and five walks in his two starts before fracturing his thumb this year.
Source: Houston Chronicle - Matt KawaharaRotoBaller.com
Fri May 2313:57Astros Hoping to Get Spencer Arrighetti Back in July
"Hopefully we could get him (back) somewhere in the month of July," Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said when asked about the status of right-hander Spencer Arrighetti (thumb), who fractured his right thumb back on April 9. Arrighetti is out of his cast and has started to strengthen his hand with gripping exercises, according to manager Joe Espada, but the 25-year-old hurler still has a ways to go to be able to rejoin a banged-up Astros starting rotation. Houston is also without Hayden Wesneski, who is undergoing season-ending Tommy John surgery, and Ronel Blanco (elbow). At some point, Arrighetti will likely be shifted to the 60-day injured list to open up a roster spot. The former sixth-rounder in 2021 made 28 starts in his rookie season in 2024 and was up and down with a 4.53 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 171:65 K:BB in 145 innings, but he should have a rotation spot waiting for him this summer.
Source: The Athletic - Chandler RomeRotoBaller.com
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