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Zach Dezenzo

#9 1B / Houston Astros / EXP: 0YRS Height: 6-4 Weight: 220 lb Age: 24 College: None Bats/Throws -/-

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  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Back in lineup Thursday

    Zach Dezenzo (jaw) is in the lineup for Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.After being struck in the face by a groundball Tuesday, Dezenzo was diagnosed with a TMJ sprain. However, he was cleared of a concussion and will be able to make a quick turnaround, continuing his bid for a roster spot. The 24-year-old is having a great spring, batting .378 with three doubles, two homers and six RBI across 15 exhibition games.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Expected to play Thursday

    Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Zach Dezenzo (jaw) is expected to return to Grapefruit League action Thursday versus the Marlins, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.Dezenzo suffered a TMJ sprain on the left side of his jaw after getting hit in the head by a groundball Tuesday. He will undergo concussion testing just to be safe, but the expectation is that he will be fine. Dezenzo is competing for a reserve role with Houston.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Suffers TMJ sprain

    Zach Dezenzo was diagnosed with a TMJ sprain on the left side of his jaw after getting hit in the head by a groundball in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against Washington, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.Interestingly, Dezenzo's left side took the most damage even though he was hit on the right side of his face. The 24-year-old was also evaluated and cleared for a concussion, and he's slated to undergo further testing on his jaw Wednesday. Dezenzo has been great in spring training so far, slashing .378/.415/.615 with two homers and six RBI through 39 plate appearances.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Hit in head, exits game

    Zach Dezenzo exited Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals after getting hit in the head by a groundball, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.Dezenzo was able to walk off the field on his own, though he was visibly bothered by his jaw after getting hit. The Houston Astros will take a look at him to make sure he didn't suffer any significant damage and should offer an update on his status relatively soon.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Versatility could land roster spot

    Zach Dezenzo could make the Houston Astros' Opening Day roster, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.Dezenzo has racked up 33 at-bats and 34 plate appearances this spring while playing a combination of first base and both corner outfield spots. He's struck out at a 26.5 percent clip but also has four extra-base hits, and manager Joe Espada has noted the positive overall impression Dezenzo has made on the club. Even so, the status of Christian Walker (oblique) could ultimately dictate Dezenzo's fate to begin the campaign.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Will play left field this spring

    Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said Saturday at the team's FanFest event that Zach Dezenzo will play a lot in left field during spring training, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.An infielder by trade, Dezenzo's experience in left field is limited, though he did start three games there last season at Triple-A Sugar Land and played eight games in the outfield in the Puerto Rican Winter League. Left field currently looks to be Dezenzo's best shot at playing time with the Astros, although that could change if Jose Altuve moves there to accommodate the signing of Alex Bregman.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Summoned from minors

    The Houston Astros recalled Zach Dezenzo from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.He's taking the roster spot vacated by fellow rookie Shay Whitcomb, who was sent down. Dezenzo has slashed only .212/.255/.308 with one home run in 17 games with the Astros this season. It's possible he'll get a little playing time versus lefties over the final weekend.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Dispatched to Triple-A

    Zach Dezenzo was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.Dezenzo had a max exit velocity of 109.1 mph and hit one homer in 55 plate appearances with the big club, but he was largely overmatched. The hulking 6-foot-4 corner infielder hit .212 with a 32.7 percent strikeout rate and a 5.5 percent walk rate while playing sparingly after an Aug. 6 promotion.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Knocks in two

    Zach Dezenzo went 1-for-4 with two RBI on Wednesday against the Reds.Dezenzo drew only his second start against a right-handed pitcher in the team's last seven games. Despite coming through with a two-RBI single in the sixth inning, he's struggled through his first 55 plate appearances in the majors, striking out at a 32.7 percent clip while hitting only .212.

  • by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire

    Astros' Zach Dezenzo: Playing time dwindling

    Zach Dezenzo is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Red Sox, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.It's the third straight game on the bench for Dezenzo, who has started just three of the last nine games and just one of the last seven against right-handed pitching. Yainer Diaz will play first base in Wednesday's series finale, while Victor Caratini will do the catching.

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