Tayler Scott, who was one of the Astros' most reliable relievers this season, has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a thoracic spine strain and will miss the rest of the regular season. Retroactive to September 18, his absence comes after he posted a 2.23 ERA in 62 appearances, showcasing his value with 68 2/3 innings pitched and a high leverage role. Scott had a strong start to the season, but his performance declined during the second half. Despite this, he remained the highest-rated reliever on the team with a 0.9 wins above replacement. The 32-year-old improved significantly from previous seasons, attributing his success to an increased use of his four-seam fastball and splitter.