José Abreu's Return to Astros Sparks Lineup Debate
TL;DR
Jose Abreu returned to the Houston Astros and hit an RBI single in a 3-2 loss to the Seattle Mariners, marking his first major league hit since April 27. Abreu, who was demoted earlier this month due to poor performance, played first base and hit eighth, finishing 1-for-3. Additionally, Astros' pitcher Cristian Javier was placed on the 15-day injured list due to forearm discomfort and will undergo an MRI.
- Back with Astros, Abreu records RBI in loss to M's ESPN
- What does José Abreu's return mean for Jon Singleton and Joey Loperfido? The New York Times
- Houston Astros: José Abreu's return raises lineup questions Houston Chronicle
- Astros' Joe Espada explains Joey Loperfido's return to minors Chron
- José Abreu returns to Astros' lineup in loss MLB.com
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