Astros Activate Bud Norris, May Have to Wait For Rain

Bud Norriswas activated by the Astros and scheduled to start today against the Cubs.  He had been on the

15-day DL with a strained left knee.  The Associated Press reported late last night that Norris would start today.  However, it seems the start of the game will be delayed.  The grounds crew had the tarp out earlier at Wrigley.

Norris was 5-4 with a 4.81 ERA this season in 13 starts.  He has pitched the last four seasons for the Astros.  Norris started 31 games for Houston last year and posted a 3.77 ERA.

The Astros are 32-44, while the Cubs are 26-49.  This will be one of the last times the Astros make a regular visit to Wrigley because of their move to the American League next season.

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