Ryan Pressly Throws Live Batting Practice
3 months agoHouston Astros right-hander Ryan Pressly (back) threw live batting practice on Monday as he recovers from a lower-back strain. Pressly threw another bullpen session on Saturday in Baltimore and remains on track to return from the 15-day injured list when he's eligible on Thursday. He tried to pitch through a back strain for two weeks before the team finally decided to put him on the IL on Aug. 17 (retroactive to Aug. 14). Manager Joe Espada said a minor-league rehab assignment wouldn't be necessary. "I think he's in pretty good shape," Espada said. "The fact that he continues to throw, he feels good." Pressly has a 3.86 ERA and 1.41 WHIP in 46 2/3 relief innings in 2024, but he has allowed five earned runs, 12 hits and five walks in seven innings over seven outings since July 29. The Astros will be hoping Pressly is more effective as a late-inning setup man down the stretch after recovering from his back injury.
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart
Source: MLB.com - Brian McTaggart