Astros place Keuchel on DL with pinched nerve in neck
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Houston Astros ace Dallas Keuchel has been placed on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to May 17, due to a pinched nerve in his neck, the team announced Saturday.
The Astros don't expect him to miss more than one start with the issue, however, according to Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle.
It's unknown how or when the former Cy Young winner suffered the apparent injury, as he has been impeccable in 2017. He owns a 1.84 ERA - the best mark in the majors - and a 0.86 WHIP, as well as a 7-0 record in nine starts.
Ashur Tolliver has been recalled from Triple-A Fresno in a corresponding roster move.