Spencer Arrighetti of the Houston Astros made significant progress in his recovery from a fractured thumb, completing a three-inning rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi. He recorded four strikeouts while allowing just one hit and no walks, showcasing a solid performance with 29 strikes out of 43 pitches thrown. This outing was his first since the injury occurred in an accident during practice.

The Astros are optimistic about the return of several pitchers in the second half, including Cristian Javier, who achieved a strong showing in his own rehab outing, throwing three innings with a fastball clocking up to 95 mph. Luis Garcia is also slated to continue his rehab with Single-A Fayetteville after two earlier starts. The team is managing these returns carefully to ensure each pitcher is ready for the demands of the major league season.