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Carlos Correa Carlos Correa Surgery on tap Monday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 11:59 AM
Correa is scheduled to undergo surgery Monday in Houston to repair the tendon in his left ankle, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Astros could provide an official timeline for Correa's return once surgery is completed, but the veteran infielder has already been ruled out for the season and is expected to require around 6-to-8 months to fully recover from the procedure. Correa slashed .279/.369/.418 with three home runs, one stolen base, 16 RBI and 22 runs over 141 plate appearances in 32 games before suffering the ankle injury in batting practice prior to Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Dodgers. |
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Christian Vazquez Christian Vazquez Heading to bench Sunday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 11:54 AM
Vazquez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.
Analysis: Cesar Salazar will handle catching duties in the series finale while Vazquez rests. Vazquez is expected to see the bulk of the playing time behind the plate while Yainer Diaz (oblique) remains on the shelf, but the former will typically bat near the bottom of the Houston lineup and likely won't carry much fantasy intrigue outside of deeper two-catcher mixed leagues or AL-only leagues. |
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Jeremy Pena Jeremy Pena Rehab assignment on tap
Sun, May 10, 2026, 11:20 AM
Astros manager Joe Espada said Pena (hamstring) is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Tuesday or Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: The 28-year-old shortstop ran the bases with no issues this weekend, which was the final hurdle in his rehab program before playing in games. Pena shouldn't require a lengthy rehab assignment and could be back with the Astros next weekend or early the following week. |
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Tatsuya Imai Tatsuya Imai Rejoining rotation Tuesday
Sun, May 10, 2026, 10:15 AM
Imai (arm) will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Tuesday against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The right-hander has been on the shelf about a month due to arm fatigue, but he's ready to re-enter Houston's rotation after two rehab starts in the minor leagues. Imai threw 63 pitches over three innings during his final rehab outing, so he should have some workload limitations in his first couple starts back with the Astros. Prior to the absence, the 28-year-old surrendered seven earned runs with a 13:11 K:BB over 8.2 frames in his first three big-league starts. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Takes first loss Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 6:18 PM
Arrighetti (4-1) took the loss against the Reds on Saturday, allowing three runs (one earned) on five hits and three walks with five strikeouts over 5.2 innings.
Analysis: All of the damage against Arrighetti came in a three-run fifth inning, and he departed one out shy of a quality start at 93 pitches. The 26-year-old has yielded just one earned run in four of his five outings this season, though he's also issued at least three walks four times. He owns a 1.88 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 30:17 K:BB across 28.2 innings and lines up for a home matchup against the Mariners next week. |
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Kai-Wei Teng Kai-Wei Teng Starting Sunday's game
Sat, May 9, 2026, 5:55 PM
Teng will start Sunday's game against the Reds, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Teng has been great since moving into the bullpen, posting a 2.35 ERA and 0.96 WHIP with a 22:7 K:BB through 23 innings. The Astros are running thin on starters, however, so they'll pencil the 27-year-old in for his second start of the season. He hasn't recorded more than nine outs in an appearance yet this year, so he'll likely remain in Sunday's contest for a handful of innings before turning things over to the bullpen. |
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Jeremy Pena Jeremy Pena Runs bases Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 2:19 PM
Pena (hamstring) ran the bases Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Manager Joe Espada said Friday that running the bases would be the final step in Pena's rehab program before he gets cleared to begin playing in rehab games. The Astros are going to wait to see how he feels Sunday before making any decisions, but Houston's skipper is optimistic that the 28-year-old infielder will be playing in minor-league games within the next couple of days. Nick Allen and Braden Shewmake will continue to start at shortstop for the Astros until Pena is activated. |
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Hunter Brown Hunter Brown Shifts to 60-day IL
Sat, May 9, 2026, 1:22 PM
The Astros transferred Brown (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
Analysis: Brown was given roughly a two-month return timeline when he was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain in early April, so moving to the 60-day IL doesn't affect his timeline much. The right-hander began throwing bullpen sessions Friday and will likely do so several more times before getting the green light to throw live batting practice and eventually head out on a rehab assignment. Rhylan Thomas was claimed off waivers from Seattle in a corresponding move. |
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Rhylan Thomas Rhylan Thomas Claimed by Astros
Sat, May 9, 2026, 1:18 PM
The Astros claimed Thomas off waivers from the Mariners on Saturday and optioned him to Triple-A Sugar Land.
Analysis: Thomas was DFA'd by Seattle on Sunday after slashing .260/.313/.328 with two homers, nine RBI and 15 runs scored through 31 games in Triple-A. He'll remain in the minors to begin his time with the Astros, though his addition to the 40-man roster will make it easier for him to return to the majors at some point. Hunter Brown (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day IL in a corresponding move. |
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Nick Allen Nick Allen Sitting Saturday
Sat, May 9, 2026, 12:27 PM
Allen isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game againts the Reds, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Allen will take a seat on the bench Saturday after going 2-for-9 with a run scored during his first three games back from the injured list. Braden Shewmake will start at shortstop and bat eighth while Allen rests. |
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Jayden Murray Jayden Murray Returns to majors
Sat, May 9, 2026, 12:05 PM
The Astros recalled Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Julia Morales of Space City Home Network reports.
Analysis: Murray was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday, but he'll now return to the big-league bullpen to replace Bennett Sousa (elbow), who landed on the IL on Saturday. Murray will likely be limited to middle-relief duties after giving up four earned runs over six innings during his first four appearances with the Astros this year. |
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Bennett Sousa Bennett Sousa Back on injured list
Sat, May 9, 2026, 12:02 PM
The Astros placed Sousa on the 15-day injured list Saturday with left elbow inflammation, retroactive to Wednesday, Julia Morales of Space City Home Network reports.
Analysis: After missing the first month of the season with an oblique injury, Sousa is now set to sit out another couple of weeks due to an elbow issue, though it remains unknown whether he'll require more than a minimum stay. Jayden Murray was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill the void in Houston's bullpen. |
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Yordan Alvarez Yordan Alvarez Clubs 13th homer
Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:22 AM
Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's 10-0 rout of the Reds.
Analysis: The 28-year-old slugger helped chase Nick Lodolo from the game with a sixth-inning blast to right field. It was Alvarez's first long ball in May and his 13th of the season, third in the American League behind the Yankees' Aaron Judge and the White Sox's Munetaka Murakami (15 each). All three are tied for the AL lead in RBI at 29 with the Rays' Jonathan Aranda. |
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Zach Dezenzo Zach Dezenzo Belts first homer of 2026
Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:17 AM
Dezenzo went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 10-0 win over the Reds.
Analysis: Getting the start in left field and batting seventh, Dezenzo took a returning Nick Lodolo deep in the second inning to get the rout started. It was Dezenzo's first hit in the majors this year, and since getting called up Tuesday the 25-year-old has started back-to-back games in left, once against a southpaw and once against a right-handed pitcher. He could have a path to consistent playing time if he's able to out-produce Zach Cole. |
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Mike Burrows Mike Burrows Dazzles in second win
Sat, May 9, 2026, 8:12 AM
Burrows (2-4) picked up the win in Friday's 10-0 rout of the Reds, allowing three hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings. He struck out six.
Analysis: In the right-hander's best performance of the season, Burrows survived a bases-loaded, one-out situation in the fourth inning unscathed, eventually leaving the mound after 98 pitches (62 strikes). Burrows has delivered back-to-back quality starts, his first two of the year, as he begins to shake off a rough start to his first campaign with Houston. He'll take a 5.04 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 42:14 K:BB through 44.2 innings into his next outing, which lines up to come at home next week against the Mariners. |
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Hunter Brown Hunter Brown Throws bullpen session
Fri, May 8, 2026, 4:56 PM
Brown (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: The right-hander continues to progress in his throwing program after landing on the injured list in early April due to a Grade 2 shoulder strain. Brown will likely need at least a few more bullpen sessions before being cleared to face live batters and eventually embarking on a rehab assignment. |
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Jeremy Pena Jeremy Pena On cusp of rehab stint
Fri, May 8, 2026, 4:23 PM
Manager Joe Espada said Friday that Pena (hamstring) will "hopefully" run the bases this weekend, which would be the final step in his rehab program before starting a rehab assignment, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: The shortstop has been on the shelf nearly four weeks due to a strained hamstring, but he's close to being cleared for game action. Pena shouldn't require a lengthy rehab assignment before rejoining Houston's active roster, so a return in mid-May remains on the table. |
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Logan VanWey Logan VanWey Back in big leagues
Fri, May 8, 2026, 1:40 PM
The Astros selected VanWey's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.
Analysis: VanWey holds a 5.74 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with 19 strikeouts over 15.2 innings with Sugar Land this season. The right-hander will provide the Astros with a fresh bullpen arm. |
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Logan VanWey Logan VanWey Expected to be called up Friday
Thu, May 7, 2026, 9:15 PM
VanWey is expected to be called up from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: VanWey will join the Astros in Cincinnati ahead of the team's three-game series against the Reds. The right-hander has compiled a 5.74 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with 19 strikeouts over 15.2 innings in 15 appearances with Sugar Land so far this season. VanWey will replace Jason Alexander on the major-league roster after Alexander was sent down to Triple-A on Wednesday. |
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Daniel Johnson Daniel Johnson Inks minor-league deal with Houston
Thu, May 7, 2026, 9:07 PM
Johnson and the Astros agreed on a minor-league contract Thursday.
Analysis: Johnson will head to Triple-A Sugar Land after initially electing to become a free agent following his designation for assignment by the Astros on Monday. The 29-year-old has combined to go 2-for-20 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored over six contests with Triple-A Jacksonville and Triple-A Sugar Land so far this year. |
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