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Zach Dezenzo

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Fri, Mar 20
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Sat, Mar 21
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Sun, Mar 22
L 3-2
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Thu, Mar 26
L 3-0
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Fri, Mar 27
L 6-2
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Sat, Mar 28
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Sun, Mar 29
2:10 pm
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Mon, Mar 30
8:10 pm
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Tue, Mar 31
8:10 pm
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Wed, Apr 1
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A strong camp earned Zach Dezenzo an Opening Day roster spot, where he served as a reserve, primarily playing corner outfield with some first base and DH work sprinkled in. His production mirrored that of the previous season when he was placed on the 10-day IL in late May due to left hand inflammation. A month later, he was diagnosed with a capsule strain, which prematurely ended his season. Dezenzo has struggled to maintain the advanced plate skills he demonstrated in the low minors, partly due to injuries over the past two seasons. He has a knack for barreling the baseball, but he needs to cut down on the 33.9 percent strikeout rate he has recorded in the majors. Dezenzo can handle both corner infield and outfield spots, paving the way for a reserve role.

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2026 — — — — — — — .000
2025 57.51.7 17 2 10 11 1 .245
2024 281.5 5 2 8 3 — .242
3y Avg. 421.6 11 2 9 7 0 .250
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Sent to IL with elbow sprain

    Rotowire
    The Astros placed Dezenzo (elbow) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday. Dezenzo hurt his elbow while playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. There's no timetable for his return, but the fact that he was diagnosed with a sprain suggests it could be longer than a minimum absence.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Won't be part of Opening Day club

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    Astros manager Joe Espada said Sunday that Dezenzo won't be part of the Opening Day roster and will remain at extended spring training to rehab his right elbow injury, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. Dezenzo recently injured his elbow while playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. Though the elbow hasn't presented any issues for him as a hitter, he'll need to prove that he can throw without limitations before he's cleared for game action. The Astros are likely to place Dezenzo on the 10-day injured list when they set their Opening Day roster Thursday.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Injures elbow during WBC

    Rotowire
    Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Dezenzo won't do any throwing over the next few days after his right elbow flared up while playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Espada noted that the injury isn't affecting Dezenzo at the plate, so the 25-year-old should still be available as a designated hitter over the Astros' final handful of Grapefruit League games. That said, Yordan Alvarez will be in line to serve as the Astros' primary designated hitter once the regular season gets underway, so Dezenzo will likely need to prove that he's able to throw at full distance and velocity before the end of camp to have a realistic shot at making the Opening Day roster as a backup corner infielder and corner outfielder.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Pulled off rehab assignment

    Rotowire
    Dezenzo (hand) has been pulled off his minor-league rehab asssignment due to an elbow sprain, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. Dezenzo had been rehabbing from a left hand capsule strain at Triple-A Sugar Land, but he's been pulled off the assignment after picking up a sprained elbow. The 25-year-old's last minor-league appearance came Sept. 2. At this point, it's unclear when Dezenzo will be activated.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Kicks off rehab assignment

    Rotowire
    Dezenzo (hand) went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in his first rehab game with Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday. Dezenzo took part in his first game action in nearly three months, as he has been working his way back from a left hand capsule strain. The 25-year-old will likely remain on his rehab assignment at least through the end of August before being reinstated from the 60-day injured list at some point in September.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Bumped to 60-day IL

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    Dezenzo (hand) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Dezenzo has been on the 10-day injured list since June 1 after suffering a capsule strain in his left hand. While there haven't been any updates on his recovery progress, his transfer to the 60-day injured list will prevent him from returning until at least August. Still, he remains without a definitive date for a return.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Still not hitting

    Rotowire
    Dezenzo (hand) has not resumed hitting since being placed on the injured list June 3, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. There haven't been many updates on Dezenzo's status, likely because he hasn't made much progress in his recovery from a capsule strain in his hand. There's no timeline for his return, though he'll almost certainly be out until July.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Capsule strain in hand

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    Dezenzo has been diagnosed with a capsule strain in his left hand and will be re-imaged in two weeks, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Dezenzo suffered the injury during Saturday's game against the Rays and was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday. More should be known about a timetable for his return when he's re-imaged, but he's probably looking at a late-June return in a best-case scenario.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Exits game due to hand injury

    Rotowire
    Dezenzo was removed in the sixth inning of Saturday's game against the Rays due to left hand discomfort, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Dezenzo felt discomfort in his left hand during his last plate appearance in the fourth inning, and he was replaced by Mauricio Dubon in left field at the top of the sixth frame, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. Dezenzo went 1-for-2 with a run scored prior to his exit.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Taking seat Monday

    Rotowire
    Dezenzo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays. Dezenzo will hit the bench for the second time in three games while he's fallen into a bit of a rough patch at the plate. Over his last 10 contests, Dezenzo has slashed .188/.333/.281 with a 35.9 percent strikeout rate. Chas McCormick will cover left field Monday in Dezenzo's stead.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Reaches base three times

    Rotowire
    Dezenzo went 1-for-2 with an RBI, two walks and two runs scored Wednesday against the Brewers. Dezenzo's playing time was already ticking up, but it's even more secure with Yordan Alvarez (hand) sidelined. He has started four of five games with Alvarez out of the lineup, during which Dezenzo has gone 4-for-12 with two doubles, three walks, four RBI and six runs scored.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Takes advantage of rare start

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    Dezenzo went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a walk, two runs scored and an RBI on Monday against the Blue Jays. Dezenzo was in the lineup for only the fifth time this season and for the first time since April 12. He smacked an RBI double in the fifth inning to get Houston on the board and is now 4-for-18 on the campaign.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Cracks Opening Day roster

    Rotowire
    Astros manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Dezenzo has made the Opening Day roster, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports. With Christian Walker (oblique) expected to be fine for Opening Day and Jose Altuve and Cam Smith claiming the corner outfield jobs, Dezenzo wouldn't appear to be in line for regular time. His bat has potential, however, making him worth keeping an eye on should circumstances push him into the lineup.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Back in lineup Thursday

    Rotowire
    Dezenzo (jaw) is in the lineup for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. After being struck in the face by a groundball Tuesday, Dezenzo was diagnosed with a TMJ sprain. However, he was cleared of a concussion and will be able to make a quick turnaround, continuing his bid for a roster spot. The 24-year-old is having a great spring, batting .378 with three doubles, two homers and six RBI across 15 exhibition games.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Versatility could land roster spot

    Rotowire
    Dezenzo could make the Astros' Opening Day roster, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. Dezenzo has racked up 33 at-bats and 34 plate appearances this spring while playing a combination of first base and both corner outfield spots. He's struck out at a 26.5 percent clip but also has four extra-base hits, and manager Joe Espada has noted the positive overall impression Dezenzo has made on the club. Even so, the status of Christian Walker (oblique) could ultimately dictate Dezenzo's fate to begin the campaign.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Will play left field this spring

    Rotowire
    Astros manager Joe Espada said Saturday at the team's FanFest event that Dezenzo will play a lot in left field during spring training, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. An infielder by trade, Dezenzo's experience in left field is limited, though he did start three games there last season at Triple-A Sugar Land and played eight games in the outfield in the Puerto Rican Winter League. Left field currently looks to be Dezenzo's best shot at playing time with the Astros, although that could change if Jose Altuve moves there to accommodate the signing of Alex Bregman.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Dispatched to Triple-A

    Rotowire
    Dezenzo was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday. Dezenzo had a max exit velocity of 109.1 mph and hit one homer in 55 plate appearances with the big club, but he was largely overmatched. The hulking 6-foot-4 corner infielder hit .212 with a 32.7 percent strikeout rate and a 5.5 percent walk rate while playing sparingly after an Aug. 6 promotion.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Knocks in two

    Rotowire
    Dezenzo went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Wednesday against the Reds. Dezenzo drew only his second start against a right-handed pitcher in the team's last seven games. Despite coming through with a two-RBI single in the sixth inning, he's struggled through his first 55 plate appearances in the majors, striking out at a 32.7 percent clip while hitting only .212.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Idle again

    Rotowire
    Dezenzo is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Dezenzo will be on the bench for a second consecutive game as the Astros turn to Yainer Diaz at first base for the first time this season. Since being called up Aug. 6, Dezenzo has a .702 OPS in 22 plate appearances.
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  • Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Cleared for rehab assignment

    Rotowire
    Double-A Corpus Christi assigned Dezenzo (wrist) to the rookie-level Florida Complex League on Monday to begin a rehab assignment. Dezenzo looks like he's finally ready for game action after he had been limited for much of spring training due to a wrist injury. The 24-year-old will likely need several games in the FCL to get his timing back at the plate before he potentially heads to Single-A Fayetteville or High-A Asheville to continue his rehab assignment. He remains on Corpus Christi's 7-day injured list.
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