Astros' Cody Bolton: Set for live batting practice
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Bolton (back) will throw a live batting practice session Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Bolton landed on the 15-day injured list last week with mid-back inflammation. He's eligible for activation April 28 and has a good chance to be back by that date, given that he's already been cleared to face hitters.
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Astros' Colton Gordon: Shifts to bullpen
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Gordon struck out five and allowed three earned runs on four hits and one walk across 2.2 innings out of the bullpen in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Cardinals.
Earlier in the week, Houston recalled Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land and plugged him into a rotation that had recently lost all of Hunter Brown (shoulder), Cristian Javier (shoulder), Tatsuya Imai (arm) and Cody Bolton (back) to the injured list. Gordon was lit up for four earned runs on eight hits across 3.2 innings while taking a no-decision Tuesday in Houston's 7-6 win over Colorado, and the poor showing as a starter followed by the extended relief appearance looks like it will at least temporarily keep the left-hander from receiving additional turns through the rotation. Ryan Weiss and Peter Lambert would now appear to be the likely candidates to fill out the final two spots in the Houston rotation, which could be scaled back from six men to five during the upcoming week with an off day looming Thursday.
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Astros' Cody Bolton: Placed on IL with back injury
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The Astros placed Bolton on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with mid-back inflammation, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Bolton was lifted from his previous start Sunday against the Mariners with a back issue that had lingered since his previous outing. The injury doesn't seem to be a long-term issue, but the loss of Bolton for any period of time represents yet another blow to the Astros' rotation depth.
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Astros' Cody Bolton: Set for additional imaging
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Bolton (back) will undergo additional imaging in the near future, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Bolton was forced to exit his outing Sunday against Seattle in the second inning with mid-back tightness, which is now understood to be related to his previous back issue from earlier in the week. The 27-year-old explained following the team's 6-1 loss to Seattle that the tightness occurred in the same area that he took a line drive off his back Monday in Colorado. Bolton attempted to pitch through it in an effort to give Houston some much-needed length on the mound Sunday, but the Astros now appear to be dealing with yet another injury to their pitching staff.
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Astros' Cody Bolton: Leaves early with back tightness
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Bolton left Sunday's contest against the Mariners in bottom of the second inning with back tightness, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Bolton was far from sharp to open Sunday's matchup, hitting a batter while walking another and giving up a single and run in the bottom of the first. He then walked all three batters he faced in the second frame before being removed with back discomfort. The right-hander worked his way back from having been hit in his back by a line drive in the first inning of his previous start Monday versus the Rockies, and it's unclear if Sunday's issue is connected to that. More information on his status will likely be provided following the conclusion of the team's series finale with Seattle.
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Astros' Cody Bolton: Cleared to start Sunday
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Bolton (back) is slated to start Sunday's game against the Mariners in Seattle, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Bolton will get another turn in the rotation after he made his first MLB start Monday in Colorado. The right-hander acquitted himself well at Coors Field, striking out five over 4.1 innings while allowing two earned runs on three hits and two walks. The Astros sent Bolton in for a precautionary MRI after he was struck in the back by a line drive in the first inning Monday, but the tests turned up nothing concerning. He tossed 63 pitches in his previous start and will likely increase his workload Sunday as he gets fully stretched out for what could be a long-term appointment in the rotation with Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier both recently landing on the injured list with Grade 2 shoulder strains.
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Astros' Cody Bolton: Headed for imaging
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Bolton is being sent for precautionary imaging after he was struck by a comebacker during Monday's start against the Rockies, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. He didn't factor into the decision after allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out five over 4.1 innings.
Bolton was able to remain in the game after being hit in the back with a line drive that registered at 102 mph off the bat during the first inning, but the club will take a closer look to ensure he avoided injury. The right-hander can be considered day-to-day until Houston has another update to share.
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Astros' Cody Bolton: Getting start Monday at Coors Field
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Bolton is slated to start Monday's game against the Rockies at Coors Field, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Bolton will be tasked with making a spot start Monday after Hunter Brown (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday, leaving a significant void in the rotation. The start will be the first of Bolton's major-league career, and it'll be his first appearance since he tossed three innings while allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out five in his season debut last Tuesday against Boston. The three innings marked the longest outing of his major-league career, so he likely won't be asked to work deep into his start against the Rockies.
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Astros' Cody Bolton: Headed to majors
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The Astros selected Bolton's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
To make room on the 40-man roster for Bolton, the Astros shifted Hayden Wesneski (elbow) to the 60-day injured list. Bolton has 34 games of major-league experience, all out of the bullpen, and has a career 5.79 ERA, 1.81 WHIP and 40:24 K:BB across 42 innings.
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Cody Bolton: Cut by Guardians
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The Guardians released Bolton (undisclosed) on Friday.
Bolton went unclaimed off waivers after being DFA'd by Cleveland on Saturday, and he'll now have to look elsewhere for his next gig. The 26-year-old righty gave up three earned runs in two innings during his lone MLB appearance April 28, and he owns a 6.00 ERA through six frames in the minors.
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Guardians' Cody Bolton: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Guardians recalled Bolton from Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.
Bolton will provide a fresh relief arm after the Guardians had a doubleheader over the weekend. The 26-year-old holds a 5.40 ERA and 39:24 K:BB over 40 career frames at the big-league level.
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Guardians' Cody Bolton: Traded to Cleveland
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The Guardians acquired Bolton from the Mariners on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.
Bolton had been designated for assignment and is now on the move to a new 40-man roster. The 26-year-old has been assigned to Triple-A Columbus, where he will represent relief depth for Cleveland.
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Mariners' Cody Bolton: Designated for assignment
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The Mariners designated Bolton for assignment Saturday.
Bolton turned in a 4.34 ERA and 1.45 WHIP across 18.2 innings with the Mariners last season, and he's allowed two runs over two innings in Triple-A to begin the 2025 campaign. He'll now end up as the odd man out on the 40-man roster to make room for Jesse Hahn, who was selected to the active roster Saturday.
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Mariners' Cody Bolton: Sent out of majors camp
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The Mariners optioned Bolton to Triple-A Tacoma on Monday.
Bolton has allowed just one unearned run over 3.2 Cactus League innings but also has a 2:3 K:BB over that stretch. He'll start the season at Tacoma as relief depth.
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Mariners' Cody Bolton: Sent back to Triple-A
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The Mariners optioned Bolton to Triple-A Tacoma on Thursday.
Bolton will cede his spot on the 26-man roster and in the bullpen to right-hander Mike Baumann, whom the Mariners acquired from the Orioles on Wednesday. In 15 relief appearances for Seattle this season, Bolton has compiled a 4.41 ERA and 1.29 WHIP across 16.1 innings in relief.
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Mariners' Cody Bolton: Reinstated as 27th man
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Bolton (illness) was activated from the 15-day injured list and will serve as the 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader at Colorado.
The right-hander landed on the shelf in early April due to kidney stones but will rejoin the Mariners after the 15-day minimum. Bolton could be sent to Triple-A Tacoma after Sunday's twin bill.
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Mariners' Cody Bolton: Breezes through one rehab inning
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Bolton (illness) fired a scoreless relief inning in Triple-A Tacoma's loss to Las Vegas on Thursday, issuing a walk and recording two strikeouts.
Bolton jumped into game action for the first time since April 5 and was exceedingly sharp, firing 11 of his 14 pitches for strikes. The right-hander appears to be over his recent bout with kidney stones, and given his success Thursday, he could well be activated when first eligible Sunday as previously suggested by general manager Justin Hollander.
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Mariners' Cody Bolton: Minimum IL stint possible
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Bolton (illness) could be ready to return from the injured list when first eligible next Sunday, SeattleSports.com reports.
General manager Justin Hollander said Bolton, who is dealing with kidney stones, is feeling much better. The right-hander had gotten off to a solid start this season before coming down with the ailment, posting a 3.00 ERA and 0.83 WHIP across six innings over his first four appearances.
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Mariners' Cody Bolton: Dealing with kidney stones
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Mariners manager Scott Servais revealed Monday that Bolton was placed on the 15-day injured list due to kidney stones, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
Bolton's injury was initially listed as a general medical issue, but Servais provided more details after the right-hander's move to the IL. Bolton has allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three over six innings this season. Austin Voth, Tyson Miller and Brett de Geus figure to see more work out of the Mariners' bullpen in Bolton's absence.
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Mariners' Cody Bolton: Returns to action Friday
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Bolton (ankle) struck out one over a perfect inning of relief Friday in the Mariners' 9-5 loss to the Cubs in Cactus League play.
Bolton's appearance was his third of the spring but his first since Feb. 29 after a bout with ankle discomfort prompted the Mariners to hold him out for a few days. The 25-year-old looks like he'll be ready to go for the start of the regular season, but it's unclear if he has the inside track for a spot in Seattle's bullpen. He still has two minor-league options remaining and was hit hard in his first taste of the big leagues with Pittsburgh in 2023, logging a 6.33 ERA and 2.11 WHIP over 21.1 innings.
