The Houston Astros placed right-hander Ronel Blanco on the 15-day injured list Thursday with inflammation in his right elbow. The move, which is retroactive to Tuesday, comes as the starter seeks a second opinion on his injury.

The Astros placed starting pitcher Ronel Blanco on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation on Thursday and called up left-hander Colton Gordon in a corresponding move.

Los Astros de Houston colocaron al lanzador derecho Ronel Blanco en la lista de lesionados por 15 días el jueves, debido a una inflamación en el