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Hector Ambriz | Relief Pitcher

Team: Houston Astros
Age / DOB:  (29) / 5/24/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 235
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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Hector Ambriz (ankle) is scheduled to throw live batting practice this week.
Ambriz was on a restricted throwing program the last two weeks with an ankle injury. He's behind the rest of the Astros' pitchers but should have no trouble being ready for Opening Day. Feb 26 - 9:44 AM
Source: Astros.mlb.com

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Hector Ambriz - R - Astros

Hector Ambriz (ankle) will throw off a mound Friday.

Ambriz has been limited to playing catch since rolling his ankle last week during a fielding drill. He's a little behind schedule but should have no trouble being ready for Opening Day.
Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
Feb 22 - 11:03 AM
Hector Ambriz - R - Astros

Hector Ambriz (ankle) threw lightly on Monday.

Ambriz rolled his ankle last week during a fielding drill, but he is already out of his protective boot and should be performing full workouts again by the end of this week. The 28-year-old right-hander is expected to function as a setup man this season out of the Astros bullpen.
Source: Brian T. Smith on Twitter
Feb 18 - 8:52 AM
Hector Ambriz - R - Astros

MLB.com's Brian McTaggart reports that X-rays on Hector Ambriz's left ankle came back negative.

Ambriz rolled his ankle while trying to cover first base during a fielding drill this week and was spotted in a walking boot Friday. However, the injury doesn't appear to be serious and he should continue to be viewed as day-to-day.
Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
Feb 16 - 12:57 PM
Hector Ambriz - R - Astros

Hector Ambriz (ankle) was wearing a walking boot on his right foot Friday.

Ambriz rolled his right ankle Thursday while trying to cover first base during a fielding drill. He should be considered day-to-day at this point.
Source: Brian McTaggart on Twitter
Feb 15 - 9:34 AM
Hector Ambriz - R - Astros

Hector Ambriz rolled his right ankle while trying to cover first base Thursday during a fielding drill.

Ambriz should be back in action in a couple of days. The 28-year-old right-hander is locked into a setup job.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Feb 14 - 12:46 PM
Hector Ambriz - R - Astros

Astros purchased the contract of RHP Hector Ambriz from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Ambriz was sporting a 3.33 ERA in 24 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level. He will operate as a middle reliever.
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 06:35:00 PM
Hector Ambriz - R - Astros

Astros signed RHP Hector Ambriz to a minor league contract.

Ambriz was cut loose by the Indians on Sunday and didn't take long to find a new home. He's been assigned to Triple-A Oklahoma City but will have a shot to land a bullpen spot with a 'Stros eventually.
Wed, Jun 20, 2012 07:04:00 PM
Hector Ambriz - R - Astros

Indians released RHP Hector Ambriz.

Ambriz, a Rule 5 pick from the Diamondbacks in 2009 and a former fifth-round draft pick out of UCLA, posted a 5.59 ERA in the majors in 2010 and never made his way back after undergoing Tommy John surgery on his right elbow late in that season. The 28-year-old right-hander has a 3.55 ERA at the Triple-A level after missing all of last season. He'll latch on elsewhere as organizational depth.
Sun, Jun 17, 2012 04:14:00 PM
Hector Ambriz - R - Astros

Hector Ambriz (elbow) was in Indians' camp Tuesday for a physical.

Ambriz is currently working his way back from Tommy John surgery last September. The 26-year-old right-hander is a longshot to contribute at the major league level this season.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Tue, Mar 8, 2011 04:32:00 PM
Hector Ambriz - R - Astros

Hector Ambriz will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Friday.

The surgery will be performed by Dr. Lewis Yocum. It's unlikely that we'll see him back on a major league mound until the 2012 season. The 26-year-old right-hander posted a 5.59 ERA and 37/17 K/BB over 48 1/3 innings with the Indians this season.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Wed, Sep 29, 2010 01:09:00 PM
Hector Ambriz - R - Astros

Indians placed RHP Hector Ambriz on the 60-day disabled list with a sore right elbow.

Ambriz is scheduled to meet with Dr. Lewis Yocum this week about discomfort that he is feeling in his pitching elbow. He posted a 5.59 ERA and a 1.76 WHIP in 48-plus innings of the Tribe's bullpen this year.
Thu, Sep 23, 2010 01:57:00 PM
Hector Ambriz - R - Astros

Hector Ambriz will get a second opinion on his sore right elbow this week from Dr. Lewis Yocum.

Let's hope the visit is simply a precautionary one. Ambriz, 26, was officially shut down for the season on Tuesday after complaining of soreness in his throwing elbow. He had a 5.59 ERA and 37/17 K/BB ratio in 48 1/3 innings.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
Tue, Sep 21, 2010 02:25:00 PM
Hector Ambriz - R - Astros

Hector Ambriz has been shut down for the rest of the season due to soreness in his right elbow.

Ambriz was selected with the fifth pick in last year's Rule 5 Draft and posted a 5.59 ERA and 1.76 WHIP in 48 1/3 innings for the Tribe this season. The 26-year-old righty will fight for a bullpen spot next spring.
Source: Cleveland Indians on Twitter
Tue, Sep 21, 2010 01:58:00 PM
Hector Ambriz - R - Astros

Indians activated RHP Hector Ambriz from the 15-day disabled list.

Ambriz, a Rule 5 pick from the Diamondbacks, will get a look in relief after allowing one run and striking out 15 in eight innings for Triple-A Columbus. He opened the season on the DL with elbow tendinitis.
Related: Diamondbacks
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 04:22:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jason Castro
2Carlos Corporan
1B1Carlos Pena
2B1Jose Altuve
2Jacob Elmore
SS1Marwin Gonzalez
2Ronny Cedeno
3B1Matt Dominguez
LF1J.D. Martinez
2Brandon Barnes
CF1Justin Maxwell
2Robbie Grossman
3Trevor Crowe
RF1Jimmy Paredes
DH1Chris Carter
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Bud Norris
2Lucas Harrell
3Jordan Lyles
4Dallas Keuchel
5Erik Bedard
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jose Veras
2Wesley Wright
3Hector Ambriz
4Josh Fields
5Jose Cisnero
6Paul Clemens
7Travis Blackley
8Edgar Gonzalez
9Alex White