On Thursday, June 17th, 2021 the Houston Astros have decided to place their star third baseman / shortstop and World Series champion, Alex Bregman, on Major League Baseball’s 10 – day injured list due to Bregman’s strained left quadriceps. This may prove to be a devastating blow to the player roster of the Houston Astros. Alex is by far one of the best hitters for the Houston Astros team this season as well as one of their best infielders and base runners.
The Houston Astros and Bregman must both hope that this strain to Bregman’s left quadriceps not a serious injury that will keep him off the field for the Houston Astros for over two weeks’ time. Currently the Houston Astros are in second place in the highly competitive American League West division of Major League Baseball. The Astros will definitely be depending on Alex in order to make a push to get into the 2021 MLB postseason this year, and make a run at the 2021 World Series with the Houston Astros.
The Cause of the Injury to Alex Bregman’s Strained Left Quadriceps
On Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 during the ball game between the Texas Rangers and the Houston Astros, Alex Bregman strained his left quadriceps after putting the ball in play through the infield and trying to run out a double play at first base in the first inning of this heated rivalry big – league game. Bregman ended up having to pull up short of first base by a few steps as he obviously suffered a lower – body injury.
Alex then hobbled off of the field at Minute Maid Park located in Houston, Texas, and Bregman headed directly in to the home clubhouse in order to be evaluated by the medical staff there at the stadium. The Houston Astros defeated the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night with a final score of 8 to 4, but that was the last thing on the mind of the Houston Astros’ manager, Dusty Baker, as he knows how important Bregman is in the Astros’ daily starting line – up. Currently there is no designated timetable for Alex to return to game action as more testing and evaluations are coming from the Houston Astros regarding the condition of their MLB All – Star and highly – talented third baseman / shortstop.
Media Statements
“We really don’t know,” the Houston Astros manager, Dusty Baker, explained to the media circuit after the game on Wednesday night. “He’s being evaluated by doctors today. Even when they do tell us, to tell you how long it’s going to be, it’s merely a guess.”
Replacement for Alex Bregman in the Houston Astros’ Line – Up
In order for the Houston Astros to fill Bregman’s roster spot on the team they have decided to recall Garrett Stubbs from the Houston Astros’ Triple – A affiliate in the Sugar Land Skeeters. Stubbs is currently playing the catcher’s position, but only time will tell how Baker and the Astros choose to utilize Garrett over the next week or so if he lasts that long in the majors.
Alex Bregman’s Baseball Background Includes:
- Alex wears uniform # 2 for the Houston Astros
- He primarily plays third base and shortstop for the Houston Astros
- Bregman bats right – handed and he also throws right – handed
- His MLB Debut was on July 25th, 2016 for the Houston Astros
- Alex has only played Major League Baseball for the Houston Astros from 2016 to the present day
- Bregman is a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Alex primarily played the catcher position growing up
- Bregman’s NCAA college baseball career took place at LSU for the Tigers of the SEC
- The Houston Astros selected Alex with the second overall pick in the first round of the 2015 MLB Draft.
- Bregman’s Career Batting Average is .284
- He has 112 MLB Career Home Runs
- He has 375 Runs Batted In (RBIs) throughout his 6 year MLB career
- During the 2021 MLB season so far Bregman is hitting .275, he has 7 home runs, 34 RBIs, 63 hits, 14 doubles, 0 triples, he has scored 37 runs, walked 29 times, struck out 42 times, he has one stolen base, his OBP is .359, Alex’s SLG is .428, his OPS is .787, and his OPS + is 119. Bregman has accomplished all of that throughout the 2021 Major League Baseball season over the course of 59 games, 262 plate appearances, and 229 official big – league at bats.
Alex Bregman’s Baseball Career Achievements, Honors, and Awards
- 2 Time MLB All – Star (2018, 2019)
- MLB All – Star Game MVP (2018)
- All – MLB Second Team (2019)
- World Series Champion (2017)
- Silver Slugger Award (2019)
Current MLB Standings (as of Thursday, June 17th, 2021)
American League East
Tampa Bay Rays 43 – 26 0 Games Behind
Boston Red Sox 42 – 27 1 Games Behind
New York Yankees 36 – 32 6.5 Games Behind
Toronto Blue Jays 33 – 34 9 Games Behind
Baltimore Orioles 22 – 46 20.5 Games Behind
American League Central
Chicago White Sox 43 – 26 0 Games Behind
Cleveland Indians 38 – 28 3.5 Games Behind
Kansas City Royals 30 – 37 12 Games Behind
Detroit Tigers 29 – 39 13.5 Games Behind
Minnesota Twins 27 – 41 15.5 Games Behind
American League West
Oakland Athletics 43 – 27 0 Games Behind
Houston Astros 40 – 28 2 Games Behind
Seattle Mariners 34 – 36 9 Games Behind
Los Angeles Angels 33 – 35 9 Games Behind
Texas Rangers 25 – 43 17 Games Behind
National League East
New York Mets 35 – 26 0 Games Behind
Philadelphia Phillies 33 – 33 4.5 Games Behind
Atlanta Braves 31 – 35 6.5 Games Behind
Washington Nationals 30 – 35 7 Games Behind
Miami Marlins 29 – 39 9.5 Games Behind
National League Central
Chicago Cubs 39 – 30 0 Games Behind
Milwaukee Brewers 38 – 31 1 Games Behind
Cincinnati Reds 35 – 32 3 Games Behind
St. Louis Cardinals 35 – 34 4 Games Behind
Pittsburgh Pirates 23 – 44 15 Games Behind
National League West
San Francisco Giants 44 – 25 0 Games Behind
Los Angeles Dodgers 41 – 27 2.5 Games Behind
San Diego Padres 39 – 32 6 Games Behind
Colorado Rockies 29 – 41 15.5 Games Behind
Arizona Diamondbacks 20 – 50 24.5 Games Behind
Odds to Win the MLB 2021 World Series
According to Bovada sportsbook below are the odds to win the MLB 2021 World Series as of Thursday, June 17th, 2021. Currently the Houston Astros have the 6th highest odds to win it all for this exciting 162 game regular season of Major League Baseball in addition to the 2021 MLB playoffs.
Team Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers +350
Chicago White Sox +650
San Diego Padres +700
New York Mets +1000
New York Yankees +1200
Houston Astros +1400
Tampa Bay Rays +1500
Boston Red Sox +1800
Oakland Athletics +2000
Atlanta Braves +2400
Toronto Blue Jays +2500
Milwaukee Brewers +2500
San Francisco Giants +2800
St. Louis Cardinals +3500
Chicago Cubs +4500
Cleveland Indians +4500
Los Angeles Angels +6000
Cincinnati Reds +6600
Philadelphia Phillies +7000
Seattle Mariners +7500
Minnesota Twins +8000
Kansas City Royals +10000
Washington Nationals +12500
Miami Marlins +15000
Pittsburgh Pirates +60000
Detroit Tigers +60000
Texas Rangers +75000
Colorado Rockies +100000
Baltimore Orioles +100000
Arizona Diamondbacks +150000
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