The Houston Astros' bullpen has suffered some tough blows thanks to injuries, and the team will be without one reliever for weeks.

Sousa felt elbow pain after his outing on Tuesday, and did not it did not go away after a couple days of rest. The Astros' reliever will not throw for a minimum of two weeks and then will be re-evaluated in September.

The Houston Astros are signing nine-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel on Thursday to bolster their bullpen, according to multiple media reports.

Astros reliever Bennett Sousa will be re-evaluated in early September, creating some question about his availability for the rest of the regular season.