Astros place LaMonte Wade Jr. on 10-day IL, recall Joey Loperfido
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 1:22 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Houston Astros are set to place outfielder LaMonte Wade Jr. on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain. Wade, who made a notable impact since joining the team on June 4, is batting.333 with a.385 OBP in four games. Joey Loperfido will be recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to take his place on the roster. Loperfido is returning after recovering from a quadriceps injury sustained in April and has performed well at the Triple-A level, batting.297 in recent games.
- •LaMonte Wade Jr. goes on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain.
- •Wade has a.333 average with the Astros since June 4.
- •Joey Loperfido recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land.
- •Loperfido has been batting.297 recently in Triple-A.
- •Loperfido previously injured his quad in April.
- 1:22 AMYahoo Sports — Astros place utilityman LaMonte Wade Jr. on 10-day IL with right hamstring strain
- 5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Astros to Place LaMonte Wade Jr. on IL, Recall OF Joey Loperfido
"The Houston Astros placed LaMonte Wade Jr. on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of a right hamstring strain, less than a week after the team signed the veteran utilityman to bolster its offensive production from the left side. The 32-year-old Wade went 4 for 12 with one homer, two doubles and four RBIs in his first four games with the Astros after opting out of his deal with Triple-A Charlotte in the Chicago White Sox organization this month and signing with Houston last Thursday. Wade started in left field and hit an RBI double in the sixth inning of Monday night’s 5-4, 10-inning win over the Los Angeles Angels, but hobbled into second base and was removed from the game.
"According to a report by Brian McTaggart, the Houston Astros will place OF LaMonte Wade Jr. on the 10-day IL today, and recall OF Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land. Wade Jr. made an immediate impact with the Astros after being signed by the team June 4, batting .333 with a .385 OBP and 1.135 […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 1:22 AMAstros place utilityman LaMonte Wade Jr. on 10-day IL with right hamstring strain
The Houston Astros placed LaMonte Wade Jr. on the 10-day injured list Tuesday because of a right hamstring strain, less than a week after the team signed the veteran utilityman to bolster its offensive production from the left side. The 32-year-old Wade went 4 for 12 with one homer, two doubles and four RBIs in his first four games with the Astros after opting out of his deal with Triple-A Charlotte in the Chicago White Sox organization this month and signing with Houston last Thursday. Wade started in left field and hit an RBI double in the sixth inning of Monday night’s 5-4, 10-inning win over the Los Angeles Angels, but hobbled into second base and was removed from the game.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 5:03 PMReport: Astros to Place LaMonte Wade Jr. on IL, Recall OF Joey Loperfido
According to a report by Brian McTaggart, the Houston Astros will place OF LaMonte Wade Jr. on the 10-day IL today, and recall OF Joey Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land. Wade Jr. made an immediate impact with the Astros after being signed by the team June 4, batting .333 with a .385 OBP and 1.135 […]
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