Astros' Odorizzi leaves on stretcher with leg injury

BOSTON, MA - MAY 16: Jake Odorizzi #17 of the Houston Astros reacts as he is removed from the game after an injury during the fifth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on May 16, 2022 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Houston Astros right-hander Jake Odorizzi was stretchered off the field after suffering a leg injury running to cover first base in the fifth inning of Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox.

The Astros said Odorizzi is dealing with left lower leg discomfort, and that they will provide more information when it becomes available.

Odorizzi entered the start with a 3.38 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over six starts (26 2/3 innings) for the Astros this season.

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