The Houston Astros are on a three-game winning streak but have recently faced injuries to key players. Infielder Isaac Paredes suffered a hamstring strain, while rookie outfielder Jacob Melton is dealing with ankle soreness. Paredes leads the team with 15 homers and 42 RBIs. The team has called up Luis Guillorme from Triple-A Sugar Land to address these injuries. Despite this setback, the Astros are performing well, holding a solid lead in the AL West and looking to secure a series win against the Minnesota Twins with Hunter Brown as the starting pitcher.
The Astros are calling up infielder Luis Guillorme from Triple-A Sugar Land, source tells The Athletic. Both Jacob Melton and Isaac Paredes are dealing with injuries, though Melton's appears to be more serious.
Paredes has been productive all season, leading the team with 15 homers and 42 RBI, while Melton had his second two-hit game of his career.
Houston is five games ahead of the Seattle Mariners for first place in the AL West and is 7-3 in its last 10 contests.
Hunter Brown, with an 8-3 record and 1.82 ERA, is set to pitch against Minnesota, aiming to clinch another series win for the Astros.
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