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Rasmus progressing; Gregerson dealing with ankle issue
- Updated: August 28, 2016
HOUSTON — As the Astros continue their push toward the postseason, two contributors from last year’s playoff squad, outfielder Colby Rasmus and pitcher Luke Gregerson, are seeking to return from their injuries sooner rather than later.
Rasmus has been making a great deal of progress since undergoing surgery on his right ear Aug. 12 to remove a cyst — a major part of why he’s been in a 2-for-70 slump since July 1. The 30-year-old has been working out with the team since Friday.
Astros manager A.J. Hinch said Rasmus, who had a day off on Sunday, will get a full workload in Monday. How he performs then will factor into whether or not he needs a rehab assignment before returning.
“As a veteran player, I think he could possibly not need a rehab assignment, because we would want him back so quickly with rosters expanding on Thursday,” Hinch said. “But we’ve got to make that …
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