Astros Hit Hard by Injuries in Rockies Game

0:00It's April 8th. You're listening to MLB News today, AI-powered MLB coverage. Houston Astros hit a rough patch in their Wednesday matchup against the Colorado Rockies, with two key players sidelined by injuries just minutes. Apart in the second inning, center-fielder Jake Myers stepped out mid-ed bat with back-tightness after facing the rocky starter, tried to shake it off but got pulled, handing. A 2-2 count to pinch hitter Bryce Matthews, who smacked a single. Right after, during warm-ups on the mound, pitcher Christian Javier signaled trouble with shoulder tightness, leading manager Joe Espada to Yankeom, early for reliever AJ Blueball. This caps off a brutal injury week for Houston, coming right after they play starter Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list Sunday with his own shoulder strain. Astros now scrambled to patch the rotation and outfield while hoping these tweaks don't turn into longer absences as they push through the season.