Astros' Will Wagner: Back in action for Corpus Christi
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Wagner (wrist) returned from Double-A Corpus Christi's 7-day injured list Friday and has gone 3-for-8 with one double, two walks, two RBI, two runs and one stolen base in his first two games since being activated.
Wagner picked up starts at second base and hit out of the No. 5 spot in both games, his first action with Corpus Christi since May 25. After completing his recovery from right wrist surgery, Wagner began a rehab assignment in the Florida Complex League on July 21 and posted an .852 OPS in seven games at the rookie ball level before being activated.
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Astros' Will Wagner: Kicks off rehab assignment
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Wagner (wrist) began a rehab assignment Friday with the Astros' rookie-level Florida Complex League affiliate and has gone 2-for-6 with two walks, two runs and a stolen base through two games.
Wagner remains on Double-A Corpus Christi's 7-day injured list after undergoing surgery June 2 to remove the hook of the hamate bone in his right wrist. He'll likely need a few more games in the lower rungs of the minors to regain his timing at the plate before he settles back into an everyday role at Corpus Christi.
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Astros' Will Wagner: Requires hamate surgery
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Wagner underwent surgery Friday to remove the hook of the hamate bone in his right hand, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Wagner was shut down earlier this week at Double-A Corpus Christi due to what was originally described as right wrist discomfort, and further testing revealed the need for a surgical procedure on his hamate bone. The 24-year-old infielder could be in recovery mode for close to two months.
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Astros' Will Wagner: Dealing with wrist discomfort
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The Astros announced Sunday that Wagner has been shut down at Double-A Corpus Christi with "right wrist discomfort," Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Houston has yet to announce a timeline for Wagner's return, but the son of former MLB closer Billy Wagner will presumably be placed on Corpus Christi's 7-day injured list in the coming days. The younger Wagner is a 23-year-old infielder who has slashed .270/.353/.432 with two home runs in 85 plate appearances for Corpus Christi this season.
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Astros' Will Wagner: Reassigned to minor-league camp
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Wagner was reassigned to minor league camp Saturday by the Astros, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Wagner went 4-for-10 in his time with the Astros while picking up three RBI, and is considered one of the better prospects in the Houston system. The son of former Houston stopper Billy Wagner, Will is likely to open the season at the higher levels of the minors, and he has an outside chance of making his debut with the Astros in 2023.
