Shawn Dubin (shoulder) will begin playing catch Saturday, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Dubin’s been shelved all spring with right shoulder inflammation—Saturday kicks off his throwing ramp-up, but he’s already out for Opening Day. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can keep him on the watchlist; his relief role’s on hold until he’s back in rhythm.

Shawn Dubin has shoulder inflammation and has been shut down from throwing.

Fantasy Impact

Dubin underwent and MRI on Monday. He is without a clear timetable to resume throwing.

Shawn Dubin is undergoing an MRI on Monday in Houston.

Fantasy Impact

Dubin was shut down from throwing last week. There will be another update on his status once the MRI results are returned.

Shawn Dubin has reportedly been shut down for a couple of days because his shoulder didn’t feel right after playing catch.

Fantasy Impact

Dubin should be back to full strength at some point next week. He figures to hold a middle-innings role in the Astros bullpen.

The Astros have recalled Shawn Dubin from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Fantasy Impact

Dubin will rejoin the roster to provide the team with a fresh reliever. He has a 4.15 ERA and a 1.59 WHIP in 29 games this season.