Houston Astros Wiretap

DL A Possibility For Berkman

Astros first baseman Lance Berkman saw his knee swell up following morning workouts on Tuesday.

Houston is giving consideration to placing him on the disabled list to begin the 2010 season.

"We got him out there to try to take a lot of ground balls, and (the knee) wasn't moving quite like I think he was comfortable with," manager Brad Mills said. "So we're just going to back off with him for a couple of days and see what happens."

Berkman had his left knee scoped March 13.

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Towles Wins Houston's Catching Job

J.R. Towles will be the everyday catcher for the Astros.

He won the starting spot over prospect Jason Castro, who has been reassigned to the minor leagues.

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Oswalt Leaves Start With Hamstring Strain

Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt is headed back to Houston to be examined by a team doctor after leaving Friday's start against the Pirates with a slight left hamstring strain.

Oswalt allowed one run and three hits in four innings before he was pulled as a precaution.

"I just want to get him checked," Houston general manager Ed Wade said. "Head colds concern me. Allergies concern me this time of spring training."

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