Astros general manager James Click said Wednesday that Odorizzi (forearm) is "trending toward maybe needing a rehab start or two" before being activated from the 10-day injured list, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

After noting just a few days earlier that he believed Odorizzi would be ready to rejoin the Astros without requiring a rehab assignment beforehand, Click is now walking back those comments. Click reiterated that Odorizzi's forearm remains structurally sound, so the Astros are seemingly just taking some extra caution by plotting out a minor-league assignment for the veteran right-hander. Luis Garcia -- who is scheduled to start Wednesday against the Yankees -- looks like he'll be able to make at least one more turn through the rotation after that before Odorizzi rejoins the mix.

Houston general manager James Click does not expect Odorizzi (right pronator muscle) to require a minor-league rehabilitation assignment, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Odorizzi threw off flat ground Sunday and is eligible to come off the injured list Thursday. Presuming he throws off a mound before then, Odorizzi could be ready to start when his rotation spot comes due Monday, May 10, against the Angels.

Odorizzi (forearm) resumed throwing Thursday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dusty Baker said Saturday that Odorizzi is progressing well in his recovery, and the right-hander is slated to throw off flat ground Saturday and Sunday. Odorizzi is expected to miss 2-to-3 starts due to a right pronator muscle strain, but he appears to be trending in the right direction.

Odorizzi is expected to miss 2-to-3 starts after being cleared of any structural damage in his right forearm Tuesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right pronator muscle strain after exiting Saturday's start against the Angels, but he's not expected to face a lengthy absence. Odorizzi could rejoin the rotation during the second week of May if his recovery progresses as expected.

Odorizzi was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right pronator muscle strain Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Odorizzi exited Saturday's start against the Angels with a forearm issue, and he's slated to miss two turns through the rotation while he recovers. However, the Astros are optimistic that Odorizzi's injury is a short-term issue. Right-hander Peter Solomon was called up in a corresponding move, but it's not yet clear who will fill in as a starter while Odorizzi is sidelined.

Odorizzi (forearm) was scheduled to see a doctor Sunday but details of his examination are not yet known, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

While details remain scarce, Houston general manager James Click said conversations were "fairly optimistic" while speaking on the team's pregame radio show Sunday. He described the injury as a "muscle crap in the pronator muscle." Odorizzi departed his start Saturday after just five pitches and with noticeably reduced velocity. His next turn is scheduled for Thursday, and he is currently listed as "TBA."

Odorizzi exited his Saturday start against the Angels due to right forearm tightness, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Odorizzi faced just one batter in Saturday's contest prior to his removal. It's not yet clear whether the injury will force the right-hander to miss any additional time, but Kent Emanuel replaced him in Saturday's game and could step in as a starter if Odorizzi is unable to make his next start.

Odorizzi left his Saturday start against the Angels with an apparent arm injury, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Odorizzi faced just a single batter before exiting the game. The exact nature of his injury remains unclear, but it's certainly not a good sign for a pitcher who was limited by multiple injuries to just 13.2 innings last season. Kent Emanuel replaced him out of the bullpen Saturday and could be in line to take his spot in the rotation should he require an extended absence.

Odorizzi (0-2) allowed four earned runs on three hits and three walks while striking out seven across 4.1 innings, taking the loss to the Mariners on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Odorizzi cruised until he couldn't get himself out of the fifth inning Sunday. The 31-year-old has struggled in two appearances as an Astro with a 10.57 ERA in 7.2 innings. While teams have been hitting consistently against him, he still has a 13.75 K/9 rate. Odorizzi will look for his first win of the season in an upcoming start Friday against the Angels.

Odorizzi (0-1) allowed five earned runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out four across 3.1 innings in Tuesday's loss to the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Odorizzi showed some fatigue as his start went on, which could be expected in his first start after signing late in the offseason. He worked through the first two innings with little trouble, allowing only one single. However, over the course of the next 1.1 frames, he surrendered three home runs before being pulled from the game. On the positive side, Odorizzi threw 80 pitches, so he appears to be relatively well stretched out for his next start, currently projected for Sunday at Seattle.