Yuli Gurriel removed from Astros roster for Game 6 against Phillies, team officials confirm

HOUSTON – Houston Astros have announced that their first baseman Yuri Gurriel will not be playing in Game 6.

According to MLB officials, Gurriel, known as La Piña, began dealing with pain after turning his right knee during a rundown in the Astros’ Game 5 victory.

Astros Trey Mancini will step into replace Gurriel on first base Saturday, Korey Lee replaces him on the batting roster and that makes Christian Vazquez the designated hitter.