Houston Astros Injury Update: Mauricio Dubon Out Against Los Angeles Angels Due to Injury
The injuries just keep on piling up for the Houston Astros.
Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon was the latest to sustain a setback after leaving the game against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday, May 9 in Anaheim.
According to multiple reports, including the Houston Chronicle and The Atlantic, Dubon was lifted from Tuesday's game after experiencing left hamstring discomfort.
At this time, Dubon is considered day-to-day and he is out of the lineup on Wednesday, May 10.
David Hensley entered the game as a pinch-runner for Dubon, who injured himself while running to first base on a single in the top of the fifth.
Dubon was 1-for-3 prior to exiting the game, with Hensley going 1-for-1 in his lone at-bat after taking over at second base.
The 28-year-old Dubon is slashing .287/.306/.357 overall this season, but has been in a slump over the last week.
Over the past seven games, Dubon is slashing a dismal .179/.179/.179 through 28 at-bats. Manager Dusty Baker is still searching for an offensive spark at second while awaiting the return of Jose Altuve.
Altuve, who is currently ahead of his recovery schedule, could begin a rehab assignment as soon as next week.
That's good news for Baker and the Astros, as Altuve's return couldn't come at a better time.
Houston's All-Star second baseman is still at least a couple of weeks away from returning, but at least there's a bit of hope on the horizon.
Stay tuned to Inside the Astros for the latest injury news on Dubon and others as Houston aims to battle back from both a lackluster offense and an injury-plagued pitching staff.
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