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Astros' Mike Burrows restarts rehab, Steven Okert awaiting next steps

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:58 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Astros' Mike Burrows restarts rehab, Steven Okert awaiting next steps

Summary

Astros right-hander Mike Burrows will restart his rehab assignment and pitch three innings for Triple-A Sugar Land this weekend. Burrows has been on the injured list since July 7 due to right elbow neuritis and was previously shut down following shoulder inflammation. If his rehab goes well, he could return to the Astros before the regular season ends. Left-hander Steven Okert, on the IL since September 1 with a right hamstring strain, has been playing catch and is scheduled for a doctor’s appointment to discuss his recovery plans.

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Status Watch

•Burrows restarts rehab to pitch three innings this weekend.
•Burrows has been on the IL since July 7 with elbow issues.
•Okert has been on the IL since September 1 due to a hamstring strain.
•Okert is playing catch and has a doctor's appointment scheduled.
•Burrows may rejoin the Astros if his rehab progresses well.

Latest Updates

10:58 PMYahoo Sports — Astros Injury Update: Mike Burrows to restart rehab assignment; Steven Okert awaits next steps

What they're saying

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Astros right-hander Mike Burrows will restart his rehab assignment and pitch three innings for Triple-A Sugar Land this weekend, manager Joe Espada said Wednesday. On the IL since July 7 due to right elbow neuritis, Burrows was shut down after his third rehab start because of right shoulder inflammation. Espada said Burrows could rejoin the […]
— Yahoo Sports

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