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Cam Smith Cam Smith Drives in winning run Thursday
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 5:33 PM
Smith went 2-for-3 with one RBI and a stolen base in Thursday' 2-1 win over the Phillies.
Analysis: Smith's two-out RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning proved to be the game-winner for the Astros. It was a solid showing for the rookie, who had gone just 4-for-23 since last recording an RBI on June 18. For the season, he's slashing .271/.343/.402 with five home runs, 28 RBI, 29 runs scored and four steals across 254 plate appearances. |
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Hunter Brown Hunter Brown Goes seven scoreless in no-decision
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 5:15 PM
Brown did not factor into the decision in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Phillies, allowing three hits and no walks while striking out nine over seven scoreless innings.
Analysis: Brown exited with a 1-0 lead after generating 16 whiffs on 96 pitches and allowing just one hard-hit ball. Despite giving up only four earned runs across five June outings, he'll finish the month with just one win to show for it. The 26-year-old leads the majors with a 1.74 ERA, along with a 0.89 WHIP and 118:28 K:BB across 98 innings. He's slated for a road matchup with the Rockies next week. |
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Lance McCullers Jr. Lance McCullers Jr. Could return to start Saturday
Thu, Jun 26, 2025, 11:26 AM
Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that McCullers (foot) is an "option" to start Saturday versus the Cubs, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: McCullers did some pitchers' fielding practice Thursday as he returns from a right foot sprain and it "went well," per Espada. As long as the pitcher bounces back well Friday, it sounds like he'll skip a rehab assignment and rejoin the rotation Saturday, which is the first day he's eligible. |
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Mauricio Dubon Mauricio Dubon Exiting lineup Wednesday
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 6:04 PM
Dubon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.
Analysis: Dating back to June 15, Dubon has slashed .323/.382/.806 with four home runs and three walks over a stretch of nine games, but he may not be locked into an everyday role just yet. He'll take a seat Wednesday for the second time in four games, with his absence from the lineup opening up left field for Taylor Trammell while Jose Altuve covers the keystone. |
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Lance McCullers Jr. Lance McCullers Jr. Returns to mound work
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 6:02 PM
McCullers (foot) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The veteran right-hander landed on the shelf June 16 due to a right foot sprain, and he was only kept off the mound for about a week. Assuming McCullers can continue ramping his throwing program back up with now issues, he may not be looking at an extended absence. |
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Framber Valdez Framber Valdez Throws seven scoreless
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 5:57 PM
Valdez didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Philadelphia, allowing four hits and four walks while striking out three over seven scoreless innings.
Analysis: Valdez delivered his first scoreless outing since April 8, blanking the Phillies despite struggling with his control. The 31-year-old lefty has now walked at least four batters and struck out three in two consecutive starts. In his last four starts, Valdez has a 2.16 ERA and a 29:13 K:BB across 25 innings. He's tentatively scheduled to face the Cubs on Sunday in his next turn through the rotation. |
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Yainer Diaz Yainer Diaz Out of Wednesday's lineup
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 3:13 PM
Diaz is not in the lineup for Wednesday's tilt versus the Phillies.
Analysis: Diaz just had a day off Sunday, but he will get another breather Wednesday in the second game of the series against the Phillies. Victor Caratini will start at catcher and bat cleanup for the Astros. |
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Josh Hader Josh Hader Secures 20th save
Wed, Jun 25, 2025, 9:14 AM
Hader picked up the save Tuesday against Philadelphia, logging two strikeouts over a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Hader became the third closer to reach 20 saves this season, joining Carlos Estevez and Robert Suarez. Hader has struck out multiple batters in 11 of his last 13 appearances and owns a 2.03 ERA, a 0.68 WHIP and a 26:2 K:BB during that stretch. |
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Yordan Alvarez Yordan Alvarez Resumes swinging bat
Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 4:19 PM
Alvarez (hand) hit off a tee Sunday and is scheduled to do so again Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: It's the first time he's swung a bat since an MRI on his right hand in late May revealed a previously undiagnosed fracture. Alvarez has been shelved since early May and will need to go through a hitting progression and likely a rehab assignment before returning to the Astros' active roster. |
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Pedro Leon Pedro Leon Moved to 60-day IL
Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 3:40 PM
The Astros transferred Leon (knee) to the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Jordan Weems. It does not alter the timeline for Leon, who has been out all season with a sprained knee and who suffered a setback on his rehab assignment earlier this month. |
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Jordan Weems Jordan Weems Added to roster
Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 3:38 PM
The Astros selected Weems' contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Weems was just signed to a minor-league deal earlier this month and receives a promotion after allowing five runs with a 10:6 K:BB over 11.1 innings with Sugar Land. He'll likely operate in low-leverage situations. |
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Shawn Dubin Shawn Dubin Out with forearm strain
Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 3:36 PM
The Astros placed Dubin on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right forearm strain, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Dubin last pitched Friday against the Angels and evidently got hurt during that outing. He'll be eligible to return July 6, but given the nature of the injury, it could take him longer than that. |
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Victor Caratini Victor Caratini Out of lineup Tuesday
Tue, Jun 24, 2025, 3:06 PM
Caratini is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Phillies.
Analysis: Caratini has played more often than not since Yordan Alvarez (hand) was injured, rotating between designated hitter, catcher and occasionally first base. He'll take a seat Tuesday, though, as Jose Altuve serves as the Astros' DH and Yainer Diaz does the catching. |
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Shay Whitcomb Shay Whitcomb Dispatched back to Triple-A
Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 10:20 AM
The Astros optioned Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.
Analysis: Whitcomb's most recent stint in the big leagues lasted less than a week, and he struck out in both of his plate appearances. He is being cleared from the active roster to make room for the return of Taylor Trammell (calf) from the 10-day injured list. |
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Taylor Trammell Taylor Trammell Returns from IL
Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 10:18 AM
The Astros activated Trammell (calf) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: Trammell has been shelved all season with a significant right calf strain but is ready to go after playing 12 rehab contests. The 27-year-old is likely to operate primarily as a reserve outfielder for the Astros. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Looks ready for mound work
Mon, Jun 23, 2025, 9:30 AM
Astros general manager Dana Brown said that Arrighetti (thumb) could throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: If Arrighetti does complete a side session Tuesday, it would be his first time stepping back on the mound since early April, when he was placed on the injured list after he fractured his right thumb when it was struck by a ball during batting practice. The right-hander will presumably need to complete multiple bullpen sessions while incorporating all his pitches before he advances to facing live hitters. After that, Arrighetti will likely require at least a couple of minor-league rehab starts to build up his pitch count, so he shouldn't be expected to make his return from the 60-day injured list until after the All-Star break. |
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Jon Singleton Jon Singleton Inks minor-league deal with Houston
Sun, Jun 22, 2025, 7:19 PM
Singleton signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Sunday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Singleton was released from his minor-league contract with the Mets on Monday after batting .213 with a 12 home runs, 42 RBI, 37 runs scored and a stolen base over 55 games with Triple-A Syracuse this year. The first baseman spent parts of nine seasons with the Astros' organization in the past from 2011-2017 and then 2023-2024. |
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Yainer Diaz Yainer Diaz Heading to bench Sunday
Sun, Jun 22, 2025, 2:54 PM
Diaz is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: Diaz will get a rest day after he went 4-for-24 with no extra-base hits while starting the previous five contests. Victor Caratini will start at catcher and will bat sixth. |
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Isaac Paredes Isaac Paredes Sitting Sunday
Sun, Jun 22, 2025, 2:52 PM
Paredes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: The 26-year-old started the past six contests after missing a couple games due to a hamstring strain, and manager Joe Espada said that Paredes is sitting Sunday since the team is taking a cautious approach with him coming off the injury, per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Luis Guillorme will fill in at the hot corner and bat ninth in the series finale. |
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Lance McCullers Jr. Lance McCullers Jr. Resumes throwing
Sat, Jun 21, 2025, 7:17 PM
McCullers (foot) played catch Saturday and is scheduled to do so again Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Manager Joe Espada relayed that McCullers could start throwing off a mound Monday as long as he doesn't suffer any setbacks. McCullers landed on the 15-day injured list this past Monday due to a right foot sprain. How his foot reacts to increased work will give the Astros a better sense of when McCullers can embark on a rehab assignment, if one is needed. |
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