SB Nation Houston - Keppinger Hits DL With Sprained Left Toe, Hernandez Called Uphttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46691/houston-fave.png2010-08-20T11:40:00-05:00http://houston.sbnation.com/rss/stream/13922872010-08-20T11:40:00-05:002010-08-20T11:40:00-05:00Keppinger Hits DL
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<p>Jeff Keppinger may not have fractured his foot like once presumed, but his sprained big left toe is serious enough for a DL stint. Alyson Footer <a href="http://twitter.com/alysonfooter">reported</a> the news via Twitter.</p>
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<p>Jeff Keppinger has been placed on the 15-day disabled list. IF Anderson Hernandez called up (purchased) from Round Rock.</p>
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<p>Keppinger was placed on the 15 day DL, and is expected to return sometime in September. Keppinger is hitting .285 in a season in which he has developed from a utility player to the Astros most consistent hitter. With Manzella returning, Angel Sanchez may get playing time at 2B. </p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/2010/8/20/1633539/keppinger-hits-dl-mlb-sprained-left-toe-astrosAlex Cohn2010-08-18T22:13:58-05:002010-08-18T22:13:58-05:00Keppinger Injury Not Serious, Will Avoid DL Stint
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<p>After scheduling an <span class="caps">MRI</span> for Jeff Keppinger, the Astros were prepared to lose their best hitter for the rest of the season. Jeff Keppinger left Monday night’s game with a sprained left toe, however, the Astros thought Keppinger may have also suffered a fracture.</p>
<p>Brad Mills and the Astros got a sigh of relief as the <span class="caps">MRI</span> revealed no structural damage, nor any fracture:</p>
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<p>“He seems to be much better [Wednesday],” manager Brad Mills said.</p>
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<p>Keppinger will presumably stay off the DL. Geoff Blum, Keppinger’s replacement, hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning of Wednesday’s game.</p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/2010/8/18/1630840/keppinger-injury-not-serious-will-be-back-soon-astros-mlbAlex Cohn2010-08-17T16:08:16-05:002010-08-17T16:08:16-05:00Astros Season Hits Another Road Bump, Keppinger Could Be On Way To DL
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<p><span>Jeff Keppinger</span> will soon undergo an MRI to gauge the extent of his injury in last night's game. After leaving with a sprained big left toe, GM Ed Wade and the <a href="https://www.crawfishboxes.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Astros</a> will soon find out if a fracture is present or not:</p>
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<p><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 19px; color: #333333;">"There's a possibility he's got a small fracture. Whether it's an old fracture or new fracture, they'll be able to ascertain that once he gets the MRI done."</span></p>
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<p>After arguably the best and most effective season of his career, Keppinger could end up on the DL and be done for the season. <span>Geoff Blum</span> will pick up the slack in the mean time, batting in the seven hole against <span>Johan Santana</span> tonight. </p>
https://houston.sbnation.com/2010/8/17/2319483/astros-season-hits-another-road-bump-keppinger-could-be-on-way-to-dlAlex Cohn