Houston Astros Relief Pitcher Shut Down With Back Spasms

Houston Astros relief pitcher Parker Mushinski is experiencing pain in his lower back that has resulted in a brief shut down.

Houston Astros relief pitcher Parker Mushinski has been shut down from throwing because of back spasms, according to MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart.

The injury is considered day-to-day.

Mushinski has been experiencing pain in his lower back prior to spring training and he returned to Houston for more tests, McTaggart reported.

Mushinski made seven appearances for the Astros last season and is competing for a spot on their Opening Day roster.

Mushinski gave up five hits and three earned runs in 7 1/3 innings in 2022. He struck out eight and walked three.

More From SI's Inside The Astros:

1. Could Mike Trout Request a Trade to the Houston Astros?
2. Mariners Fans Inexplicably Outraged Following Houston Astros' Social Media Post About Sweep
3. Report: Former Astros Pitcher Fiers' Contract Terminated By CPBL Club
4. Six Houston Astros Declared Free Agents
5. Watch: Yordan Álvarez's Home Run Wins Astros World Series
6. Lucas Giolito Claims All Teams Were Cheating in 2017
7. Dusty Baker Makes His Thoughts Known on Bonds and Judge Records
8. Is it Time to Move on From the Houston Astros Cheating Scandal?
9. Is There Any Hope for an Aging Yuli Gurriel?
10. Astros' Álvarez Stopped Striking Out and Became the Best Hitter in Baseball

---

Make sure to follow Inside the Astros on Twitter @InsideAstrosSI!