With extended spring training ending Wednesday in Florida, the Astros need to decide what to do with pitchers Felipe Paulino and Paul Estrada, both of whom are trying to return from injuries.
General manager Ed Wade said he will meet today or Wednesday with some of his staff members to discuss the future of the righthanders.
Paulino, who suffered a pinched nerve in his upper right arm in the spring, had another setback and is only playing light catch.
Estrada has shoulder issues and has been on a regular throwing program. He likely will join rookie league Greeneville or short-season Tri-City when their seasons begin this month.
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and yet all the focus has been on Towles and Bourn
“I’m not really worried about hitting,” Cooper said. “We have to play better — pitch better and play defense better.”
“We’re not counting on a lot of guys that don’t have track records,” Wade said. “I think our expectations are well-founded.”
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