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Astros Promote Lucas Spence as Brice Matthews Goes to 10-Day IL

Houston adds a left-handed bat to cover an outfield injury and fill a short-term need before the trade deadline.

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Two years after signing with the Astros as an undrafted free agent, Lucas Spence found himself in the big leagues to conclude a “wild” week.

Overview

  • The Astros placed outfielder Brice Matthews on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain on Friday, creating the roster spot for a call-up.
  • Houston selected Lucas Spence’s contract and started him in center field, and he drew a nine-pitch walk in his first at-bat and recorded his first major-league hit in the eighth inning.
  • Spence signed as an undrafted free agent in 2024 and rose quickly through the system this season, posting a combined .258/.353/.424 line in Double-A and Triple-A with six homers and 13 steals.
  • Right-hander Kai-Wei Teng was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and will rejoin the staff in a bullpen role after rehabbing a right knee strain.
  • The moves follow earlier trades that opened 40-man roster space and leave the front office focused on acquiring a more established left-handed outfielder before the trade deadline while other pitchers near activation could shape roster decisions.