Astros Lose Diaz to Oblique Strain

Manager Joe Espada didn't provide a specific timeline for Diaz's return, only that he'll be out "for a while." The Astros selected catcher César Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land to serve as backup, with veteran Christian Vázquez stepping in as starter.

Diaz, 27, is hitting .248 with two home runs and 14 RBIs in 26 games this season. In other moves, Houston recalled right-hander Jason Alexander and outfielder Zach Dezenzo from Sugar Land, reinstated infielder Nick Allen from the IL, and optioned right-hander Ryan Weiss to Sugar Land. ipltable.lol