2B,LF,CF - Houston Astros IL60
- Age 24
- Nebraska
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
The Astros transferred Brice Matthews to the 60-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact
The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for Ethan Pecko.
The next step for Brice Matthews will be to run the bases.
Fantasy Impact
Matthews has been cleared to hit on the field, run and field ground balls. He could get back on the base paths this week.
Brice Matthews has resumed hitting on the field and fielding ground balls.
Fantasy Impact
Matthews has yet to be cleared to run full speed. He is on the injury report with a left knee sprain.
Astros GM Dana Brown said the team is targeting "mid-August" for a return for Brice Matthews
Fantasy Impact
Brown specifically mentioned the third week of August as a possible return timeline for Matthews. He'll likely head on a rehab assignment before then.
Astros outfielder Brice Matthews (knee) is not travelling with the team on their current road trip while rehabbing in Houston.
Fantasy Impact
Matthews did not accompany the team on a road trip through Chicago this weekend and Los Angeles early next week, instead staying back to rehab his left knee sprain in Houston. The youngster is on the 10-day injured list but is hoping to return before the end of the month.
