Astros' Starter Almost Ready For Return Following Injury Scare

A month ago, Jake Odorizzi sustained what looked like a potential season-ending injury. He's now set to begin a rehab assignment.

On May 16, the Astros were in Boston for the opening game of the series with Odorizzi on the mound pitching very well through five innings.

However, after a ground ball to the first-baseman, Odorizzi attempted to field to first base before collapsing to the ground. Having pushed off the mound with a quick twist after pitching, you can see his ankle bend awkwardly.

Jake Odorizzi collapsed to the ground after this pitch and is in some serious pain

He's bring brought off the field on the cart pic.twitter.com/xmEoW3NFwI
— Ben Brown 🌻 (@BenBrownPL) May 17, 2022

The thirty-two year old was later diagnosed with a lower left leg tendon strain and has been on the injured list ever since.

Odorizzi is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, followed by another rehab start next week before being cleared to return to the Astros' starting rotation.

RHP Jake Odorizzi will throw the first of two Minor League rehab assignments at Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.
— Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) June 21, 2022