Astros reinstate Yainer Diaz and Hunter Brown from injured list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 12:12 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Houston Astros reinstated catcher Yainer Diaz from the injured list for their game against the Detroit Tigers on June 17. Diaz had missed over two months due to an oblique strain sustained during batting practice. Right-hander Hunter Brown was also reinstated after recovering from a shoulder strain. To make room, the Astros designated righty Jayden Murray for assignment and optioned catcher Collin Price to Triple-A Sugar Land.
- •Yainer Diaz returns after over two months on the injured list.
- •Hunter Brown also reinstated after shoulder strain recovery.
- •Jayden Murray designated for assignment with a 7.43 ERA.
- •Collin Price optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land.
- •Astros face the Detroit Tigers on June 17.
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Astros reinstate Yainer Diaz and Hunter Brown from injured list
"The Houston Astros reinstated catcher Yainer Diaz from the injured list and put him in the lineup against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night. Diaz has been out for more than two months with an oblique strain after he was hurt during batting practice. The Astros also reinstated right-hander Hunter Brown, designated righty Jayden Murray for assignment and optioned catcher Collin Price to Triple-A Sugar Land.
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