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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — King Tuck’s throne will be empty for a while.
On Friday, the Houston Astros placed star right fielder Kyle Tucker on the 10-day injured list due to a right shin contusion. Tucker, 27, who leads the team in home runs and RBIs, injured his shin after fouling a ball off it during Houston’s 7-4 win against St. Louis on Monday.
Astros manager Joe Espada mentioned on Friday that Tucker was showing some improvement but was progressing slowly.
X-rays confirmed there was no break, but Tucker needed crutches to move around after the game, according to MLB.com.
The team has not announced a corresponding roster move yet, but a call-up from Triple-A for either Joey Loperfido or Grae Kessinger is possible.
Loperfido made his debut on April 30, playing primarily in the outfield in 14 games, where he earned 13 hits, including a home run.
Trey Cabbage, an offseason trade acquisition from the Los Angeles Angels, started in right field on Friday against his former team.