Astros place Spencer Arrighetti on IL, recall Bryan King

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Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Astros place Spencer Arrighetti on IL, recall Bryan King
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The Houston Astros have placed right-handed starter Spencer Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list due to nerve irritation in his right foot. Arrighetti experienced pain while warming up for the second inning during Friday's game against the Chicago White Sox, where he allowed three runs before exiting. He will travel to Houston for further evaluation. To fill his roster spot, the Astros recalled left-handed pitcher Bryan King from Triple-A Sugar Land. King has made 42 relief appearances this season and recently pitched one scoreless inning in Triple-A.

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  • Arrighetti left Friday's game after the first inning.
  • He has a 4.60 ERA in 17 starts this season.
  • King had a 2.03 ERA before struggling recently.
  • Astros recalled King ahead of Saturday's game against the White Sox.
  • Manager Joe Espada indicated King could be available immediately.
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The Houston Astros placed right-handed starter Spencer Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list with nerve irritation in his right foot and recalled left-hander Bryan King from Triple-A Sugar Land before Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Arrighetti left the Astros' 9-5 win over the White Sox on Friday night after he warmed up for the second inning. Arrighetti allowed three runs on two hits and two walks in the first before he was replaced by AJ Blubaugh after a mound discussion with manager Joe Espada and pitching coach Joshua Miller.

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The Astros placed right-handed starter 8on the 15-day injured list with nerve irritation in his right foot and recalled left-hander Bryan King from Triple-A Sugar Land.

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