Apr 13, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (17) is taken out of the game against the Detroit Tigers during the fourth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Breaking news: Prior to the start of tonight’s Detroit Tigers vs Houston Astros game, the Astros placed five players on the COVID-19 IL.
For the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak happen last season, the Detroit Tigers are witnessing firsthand the huge impact of the virus as Houston placed the following players on the IL:
- DH Jordan Alvarez
- 2B Jose Altuve
- 3B Alex Brgeman
- IF Robel Garcia
- C Martin Maldonado
Infielders Taylor Jones, catcher Garrett Stubbs, and infielder Abraham Toro were recalled and infielder Alex De Goti and outfielder Ronnie Dawson were placed on the roster per Brian McTaggart of MLB.