Astros vs. Blue Jays: Injury Report, Updates & Probable Starters – July 4

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The Toronto Blue Jays (39-47) will host the Houston Astros (44-42), in the final game of a four-game series, Thursday at 1:07 PM ET.

Looking to see who’s playing for the Astros and the Blue Jays? Continue scrolling to see full injury reports for both teams.

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Astros vs. Blue Jays Game Info

  • Game Day: Thursday, July 4, 2024
  • Game Time: 1:07 PM ET
  • TV Channel: MLB Network
  • Location: Toronto, Ontario
  • Stadium: Rogers Centre
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    Astros vs. Blue Jays Injury News Today

    Astros’ Injuries

    Name Status Injury 2024 Stats
    Kyle Tucker 10 Day Injury List Shin .266 / .395 / .584, 19, 40
    Victor Caratini 10 Day Injury List Hip .248 / .287 / .429, 4, 17
    Justin Verlander 15 Day Injury List Neck 3-2, 3.95 ERA, 8.1 K/9
    Cristian Javier 60 Day Injury List Forearm 3-1, 3.89 ERA, 7.0 K/9
    Jake Bloss 15 Day Injury List Shoulder 0-0, 4.91 ERA, 4.9 K/9
    Bennett Sousa 60 Day Injury List Shoulder
    Kendall Graveman 60 Day Injury List Elbow
    Penn Murfee 60 Day Injury List Elbow
    Lance McCullers Jr. 60 Day Injury List Elbow
    Oliver Ortega 60 Day Injury List Elbow
    Luis Garcia 60 Day Injury List Elbow
    Jose Urquidy 60 Day Injury List Forearm

    Blue Jays’ Injuries

    Name Status Injury 2024 Stats
    Isiah Kiner-Falefa 10 Day Injury List Knee .292 / .338 / .420, 7, 33 RBI | 0-0, 4.50 ERA, 0.0 K/9
    Yimi Garcia 15 Day Injury List Elbow 3-0, 2.57 ERA, 11.9 K/9
    Jordan Romano 15 Day Injury List Elbow 1-2, 6.59 ERA, 8.6 K/9
    Alek Manoah 15 Day Injury List Elbow 1-2, 3.70 ERA, 9.6 K/9

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    Astros’ Recent Hitting Insights

  • Houston has hit 11 home runs over the past 10 games.
  • Over the last 10 games, the Astros are averaging 3.8 extra-base hits per outing while slugging .457.
  • Over the last 10 contests Houston is batting .284 and averaging 10.0 hits per game.
  • Yordan Alvarez is batting .378 over the last 10 games with a team-high four home runs and 10 RBI.
  • Jose Altuve is hitting .370 with three doubles, two home runs and two walks during the past 10 games.
  • Blue Jays’ Recent Hitting Insights

  • Toronto has 14 homers over its last 10 games.
  • The Blue Jays have a slugging percentage of .442 over their last 10 games, fueled by 35 extra-base hits.
  • Over the last 10 games, Toronto is batting .252 as a team with 8.3 hits per contest.
  • Over the past 10 games, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has a team-best five home runs and 19 runs batted in.
  • George Springer is hitting .371 with three doubles, four home runs and four walks in the past 10 games.
  • Astros’ Starting Pitcher

  • Framber Valdez (6-5) will take to the mound for the Astros and make his 15th start of the season.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance was on Saturday, when he threw 4 2/3 innings against the New York Mets, giving up six earned runs while allowing 10 hits.
  • The 30-year-old has pitched in 14 games this season with an ERA of 4.11, a 2.34 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.289.
  • During the last 10 games, Astros pitchers have a collective 2.80 ERA.
  • Opposing batters have hit 11 home runs against Houston’s pitchers over the past 10 games.
  • Blue Jays’ Starting Pitcher

  • The Blue Jays will send Chris Bassitt (7-6) to the mound to make his 18th start of the season. He is 7-6 with a 3.24 ERA and 91 strikeouts through 97 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last appearance on Saturday, the righty threw six innings against the New York Yankees, allowing no earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • In 17 games this season, the 35-year-old has an ERA of 3.24, with 8.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .259 against him.
  • Over the last 10 games, Blue Jays pitchers have a 5.83 ERA.
  • Over the last 10 games, Toronto’s pitchers have allowed 15 home runs.
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