Brice Matthews returns to Houston Astros, Jorge Barrosa designated for assignment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Brice Matthews has been reinstated by the Houston Astros after a two-month stint on the injured list due to a left knee sprain. Matthews, the Astros' first-round pick in 2023, missed 56 games following his injury suffered on July 17. To accommodate his return, Jorge Barrosa has been designated for assignment after appearing in four games this month. Matthews is expected to provide defensive versatility and may serve as a bench option against left-handed pitching in the coming games as the season nears its end.
- •Brice Matthews was injured in July and missed over two months.
- •Matthews had a.197 batting average in 82 games before his injury.
- •Jorge Barrosa appeared in four games for the Astros this month.
- •Matthews is expected to support both infield and outfield positions.
- •Astros have eight regular-season games remaining.
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Brice Matthews returns to Houston Astros after two-month absence, Jorge Barrosa dropped from roster
"Brice Matthews had been sidelined since being hurt in the Astros' last game before the All-Star break.
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