Tatsuya Imai is part of Team Japan's designated pitcher pool for the World Baseball Classic. If Team Japan needs his services, it would not be until after pool play. GM Dana Brown said Imai will be built up as normal in Astros' camp, but if he goes to the WBC, he'd be a reliever
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 11, 2026
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*reports to camp
— Eno Sarris (@enosarris) February 10, 2026
*arm drops off
EastCoastAgNc said:Astros GM Dana Brown said “trade talks have slowed down quite a bit” but did not rule out still making a move or put a cutoff date on potentially doing so during camp.
— Matt Kawahara (@matthewkawahara) February 11, 2026
We need a contender to have their corner INF injured in the first few weeks of camp or no trade will be made. Ouch.
Hader did not have surgery for the shoulder capsule strain he suffered in August. It doesn't sound like the current bicep inflammation is related, but maybe...
wtf do these guys do in the offseason to where they are showing up injured?
tjack16 said:
wtf do these guys do in the offseason to where they are showing up injured?
Sounds like throw bullpens and play winter ball.
tjack16 said:
wtf do these guys do in the offseason to where they are showing up injured?
"car washing" - Jeff Kent
One minute of Tatsuya Imai’s first Astros bullpen. pic.twitter.com/ZxuGuHMNjb
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 11, 2026
Spencer Arrighetti is all smiles as he takes the field pic.twitter.com/dXlCx7DFdY
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) February 11, 2026
Josh Hader throwing the ball here at @Astros Spring Training. #ChaseTheFight @WilliesIcehouse pic.twitter.com/N451TvYMpl
— SportsTalk 790 (@SportsTalk790) February 11, 2026
Non-Astros related, but -- another one -- or two.
News: Arizona Diamondbacks star outfielder Corbin Carroll broke the hamate bone in his right hand and is undergoing surgery today, sources tell ESPN. He will miss the World Baseball Classic and his ability to play Opening Day is now in question.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 11, 2026
The Orioles will be without Jackson Holliday to start the season pic.twitter.com/pIncHGFU6b
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) February 11, 2026
At least the fans of AZ and BAL know its a hamate.
They should thank their lucky stars its not a case of "my hand hurts" where the player is gone all season and no one knows why.
They should thank their lucky stars its not a case of "my hand hurts" where the player is gone all season and no one knows why.
Mathguy64 said:
At least the fans of AZ and BAL know its a hamate.
They should thank their lucky stars its not a case of "my hand hurts" where the player is gone all season and no one knows why.
Or tommy john because of neck pain
Mathguy64 said:
At least the fans of AZ and BAL know its a hamate.
They should thank their lucky stars its not a case of "my hand hurts" where the player is gone all season and no one knows why.
Hand soreness for 3/4 of a season with imaging done 1/2 way through....
Josh Hader said he’s a “few weeks behind,” but did not want to speculate about Opening Day. Hader said he thinks the biceps issue is independent of the shoulder capsule sprain that sidelined him last year. Hader said he felt his bicep grab while throwing a changeup in catch play
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 11, 2026
EastCoastAgNc said:Astros closer Josh Hader experienced “arm soreness” before his fourth bullpen session of the winter, manager Joe Espada said. Hader had imaging that revealed “bicep inflammation.” Hader is scheduled to resume his throwing program today, but his status for Opening Day is in flux
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 11, 2026
Based on recent history with this team, I fully expect this issue to linger on for at least half the season if not more... damn.
ruxin98 said:EastCoastAgNc said:Astros closer Josh Hader experienced “arm soreness” before his fourth bullpen session of the winter, manager Joe Espada said. Hader had imaging that revealed “bicep inflammation.” Hader is scheduled to resume his throwing program today, but his status for Opening Day is in flux
— Chandler Rome (@Chandler_Rome) February 11, 2026
Based on recent history with this team, I fully expect this issue to linger on for at least half the season if not more... damn.
agproducer said:The Orioles will be without Jackson Holliday to start the season pic.twitter.com/pIncHGFU6b
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) February 11, 2026
Jackson Holliday looking forward to getting his driver's license this season.
That "If we just stand still and hope everybody stays healthy, 2026 will be way better than 2025!" strategy looks to be starting off on somewhat less than solid ground...
Gary Sanchez to the Brewers. $1.75M.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 11, 2026
EastCoastAgNc said:Gary Sanchez to the Brewers. $1.75M.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 11, 2026
2017 ALCS MVP and Astros Hall of Famer Gary Sanchez!
I feel like some of these guys see what Rendon has done… and want to emulate that.
Hornbeck said:
I feel like some of these guys see what Rendon has done… and want to emulate that.
GTFO
I can't speak for these other teams and their injuries but I don't buy that this attitude exists at all on this team.
Hader pitched a ton last year including multiple back to backs
Isaac passed on surgery so he could come back for the stretch run at like 75%
Altuve has played banged up in the playoffs multiple years
You just can't convince me that is a real thing in this clubhouse.
I know some of it is social media and the need to report everything as soon as possible, but it sure does seem like guys get shut down nowadays for every little bump, bruise and strain.
Has this always been the case in spring training and we just didn't hear about it? Are players coddled today? A little of both?
Has this always been the case in spring training and we just didn't hear about it? Are players coddled today? A little of both?
Hornbeck said:
I feel like some of these guys see what Rendon has done… and want to emulate that.
Are you talking about Bryant?
Marvin said:Hornbeck said:
I feel like some of these guys see what Rendon has done… and want to emulate that.
Are you talking about Bryant?
Maybe. See also Tucker his last year here.
Note: I didn't say Astros players.
Hornbeck said:Marvin said:Hornbeck said:
I feel like some of these guys see what Rendon has done… and want to emulate that.
Are you talking about Bryant?
Maybe. See also Tucker his last year here.
Note: I didn't say Astros players.
If Bryant is emulating Rendon he must be doing it really quietly because by all accounts he's a good dude who's been trying to get healthy. But, with the back, once it's really hurt it's really difficult to recover to a level necessary to perform at the MLB level.
Tucker is 100% a piker and malingerer. Did it here in 2024 and probably did it again in 2025 too.
it's the hazard that comes with rising salaries and mega-contracts
some players' level of effort will not be impacted by a current (or future) large annual guaranteed salary
but some players will -- hopefully not too many
some players' level of effort will not be impacted by a current (or future) large annual guaranteed salary
but some players will -- hopefully not too many
is this weird? lol
Damn the Phillies straight up told him. pic.twitter.com/3oNwACs1c6
— TravisT (@LeftyTravis) February 11, 2026
The Deaf Pitcher Prank That Fooled Jeff Francoeur...
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) February 10, 2026
For 16 Days. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/LRr5FcZK7L
Tito telling us how Trevor Bauer throwing the ball over the CF wall almost killed him is so damn funny 😂
— Will Burge (@WillBurge) February 11, 2026
The whole story and more on tomorrow episode of The Mo Vaughn Podcast. One of the best episodes yet!https://t.co/lNVByd6qUX pic.twitter.com/KIRP8z4Bct
W said:
it's the hazard that comes with rising salaries and mega-contracts
some players' level of effort will not be impacted by a current (or future) large annual guaranteed salary
but some players will -- hopefully not too many
Some players also struggle with the pressure of living up to the contract they sign, especially when joining a new team.
linkdude said:
is this weird? lolDamn the Phillies straight up told him. pic.twitter.com/3oNwACs1c6
— TravisT (@LeftyTravis) February 11, 2026
IIRC he pissed all of his teammates off when he was removed for a defensive substitution.
He'd actually be a decent ball player if he could take a walk every now and again. He's got a career OPS near 800 even if it has trended down lately
The San Diego Padres are nearing an agreement with the Washington Nationals and Philadelphia Phillies to acquire INF C.J. Abrams and “OF” Nick Castellanos
— Christmasin July (@cjwalters4242) February 11, 2026
LHP Andrew Painter and 1B Kale Fountain headed to Washington, LHP Yuki Matsui to Philadelphia in the deal, per @JennaTolles pic.twitter.com/p0eazDW1L3
Padres didn't give up much, though I guess they have to pay Castellanos.
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