Hunter Brown Placed on 15-Day IL With Right Shoulder Strain

The Astros have placed Hunter Brown on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to April 2, due to a right shoulder strain. Brown, who posted a 1-0 record with an 0.84 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 10.2 innings, is expected to be sidelined through mid-April. GM Dana Brown expressed optimism regarding the injury, noting that the pitcher felt better than initially feared, though the team must now address the vacancy in their rotation.