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Gregerson near return, ramps up throwing
- Updated: August 10, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS — Astros reliever Luke Gregerson, who’s been on the disabled list since July 28 with an oblique strain, could return to action this weekend. The veteran is scheduled to throw what manager A.J. Hinch called a “pretty aggressive” bullpen session at Target Field to gauge his health.
Gregerson, who started the season as the Astros’ closer, has posted a 3.09 ERA in 44 games, allowing just 26 hits and striking out 51 batters in 43 2/3 innings. The 32-year-old right-hander is eligible to come off the disabled list on Friday.
“That’s encouraging,” Hinch said of Gregerson’s progress.
Meanwhile, third baseman Luis Valbuena — on the disabled list since July 27 with a strained hamstring — is finally making some strides. He’s been running on the field at Minute Maid Park and doing some hitting, but Hinch acknowledged Valbuena won’t be healthy enough to come off the DL when eligible Thursday.
“In a perfect world, we have the time and we have the resources to be able …
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