Astros put Odorizzi on IL; Altuve returns after COVID bout

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston Astros starter Jake Odorizzi has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained muscle in his right arm and second baseman José Altuve has been activated after a bout with COVID-19. Odorizzi left his start Saturday after just five pitches with what the team called tightness in his right forearm. Manager Dusty Baker announced Monday that Odorizzi had a strained right pronator. Altuve was among five Astros who were placed on the COVID-19 list on April 14. He cleared health and safety protocols on Friday and revealed on Saturday that he had tested positive for COVID-19 but did not have any symptoms.