Astros reinstate 1B Jose Abreu from IL
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The Houston Astros reinstated All-Star first baseman Jose Abreu from the 10-day injured list on Wednesday, hours ahead of their game against the visiting Boston Red Sox.
Abreu, 36, was placed on the IL with lumbar spine inflammation on Aug. 12.
In a corresponding move, the Astros optioned IF David Hensley to Triple-A Sugar Land.
Abreu, 36, is batting .234 with 10 home runs