Astros Lose Diaz to Oblique Injury

Manager Joe Espada didn't provide a specific timeline for Diaz's return, only that he'd be out "for a while." The 27-year-old Diaz is hitting .248 with two home runs and 14 RBIs in 26 games this season. argolida.life

The Astros selected the contract of catcher César Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land to serve as backup, with veteran Christian Vázquez stepping in as starter. The team also made several other roster moves Tuesday, recalling right-hander Jason Alexander and outfielder Zach Dezenzo, reinstating infielder Nick Allen from the IL, optioning Ryan Weiss to Sugar Land, and designating Dustin Harris for assignment.