Oct 27, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Pedro Baez (52) pitches during the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during game six of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
The Houston Astros reinstated relief pitcher Pedro Baez from the 60-day injured list.
Baez, 33, has not pitched in a game since signing a two-year, $12.5 million deal in the offseason. After missing a few weeks with COVID-19 in spring training, Baez developed right shoulder soreness that has persisted throughout the first few months of the season.
In seven seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Baez pitched in 355 games, striking out 369 batters with a 3.03 ERA.
In a corresponding move, Houston placed relief pitcher Rafael Montero on the injured list with right shoulder discomfort. To create room for Baez on the 40-man roster, the Astros moved right-hander Andre Scrubb from the 10-day to the 60-day injured list.
–Field Level Media