Josh James
31-Year-Old
2024 Stats
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Inks minor-league deal with Cards
James signed a minor-league contract with the Cardinals on Friday.
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James has not pitched anywhere since undergoing flexor tendon surgery back in October of 2022, and he hasn't appeared in the majors since 2021. It would appear he's healthy now, and the Cards will take a shot on the former top prospect in hopes he has something left in the tank. James holds a career 4.64 ERA and 158:61 K:BB over 106.2 frames covering parts of four major-league seasons.
James has not pitched anywhere since undergoing flexor tendon surgery back in October of 2022, and he hasn't appeared in the majors since 2021. It would appear he's healthy now, and the Cards will take a shot on the former top prospect in hopes he has something left in the tank. James holds a career 4.64 ERA and 158:61 K:BB over 106.2 frames covering parts of four major-league seasons.
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The year started out well for James as it looked like he was securing a starting role before spring training was suspended. Despite reporting to summer camp late following the birth of his daughter, James picked up where he left off and broke camp in the Astros' rotation. It was downhill from here as James displayed major control issues, walking 11 in his first two starts, spanning just six innings. A demotion to the bullpen ensued and James still struggled, posting a 5.58 ERA and 1.50 WHIP with 12 punchouts and six walks in 11.1 frames. A hip injury cost James nearly three weeks and he never fully healed, ultimately undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum, with an expected return around May 1. It's unclear how the injury affected James' performance last season. He doesn't get a pass, and James needs to exhibit better control to regain the pre-injury optimism, which was fueled by a high strikeout rate.
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Non-tendered by Houston
The Astros declined to tender James (forearm) a contract for 2023, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
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Undergoes surgery
James underwent surgery on his flexor tendon this week, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Setback during rehab
James (lat) was pulled from his rehab assignment due to forearm discomfort, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Rehabbing at Triple-A
James (lat) has tossed three scoreless innings while striking out nine and allowing one hit and no walks through his first three rehab appearances at Triple-A Sugar Land.
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Placed on 60-day injured list
The Astros called James up from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday and placed him on the 60-day injured list with a right lat strain, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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