Escalona on DL, out for season: The Astros placed pitcher Sergio Escalona on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday. Escalona will miss all of 2012 due to Tommy John surgery. (Updated 04/05/2012)
Injury Report
Elbow - 15-day DL. Out for season (Updated - 4/16/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Escalona is a lefty relief specialist, so he doesn't pitch enough innings to be a factor in Fantasy, even when he is healthy. Continue to ignore him in all Fantasy formats. (Updated 04/05/2012).
03/24/2012 10:43 Astros' lefty set-up man Sergio Escalona out for season
Houston left-handed reliever Sergio Escalona will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, ending his 2012 season before it starts. The move could cause the team to move veteran left-hander Zach Duke to the bullpen.
03/21/2012 23:24 Spring primer: Houston Astros
The Astros enter their final season in the National League with a new general manager, new owner and little hope.