Hunter Brown Sidelined with Grade 2 Shoulder Strain

Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain, an injury likely involving partial tearing of the shoulder stabilizers. The 27-year-old, who excelled in his first two starts of the season, will be shut down from throwing for a few weeks. The injury has significantly disrupted the Astros' pitching rotation as the team evaluates his recovery timeline.