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Yordan Alvarez Yordan Alvarez Taking seat Saturday
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 9:49 AM
Alvarez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Alvarez will get a day to regroup Saturday after going 0-for-10 with two walks and four strikeouts over his last three games. His absence will move Yainer Diaz into the DH spot, giving Christian Vazquez a start behind the dish. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Mauled by Tigers
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:38 AM
Arrighetti (7-4) took the loss Friday, coughing up eight runs on five hits -- including three home runs -- and five walks over three-plus innings as the Astros were routed 8-0 by the Tigers. He struck out seven.
Analysis: The right-hander continues to regress after his early-season success, serving up three long balls for a second straight start while getting tagged with the loss in a third straight outing. During that losing streak, Arrighetti has stumbled to a 10.80 ERA, 1.67 WHIP and 22:6 K:BB over 15 innings, with his strikeouts allowing him to maintain some marginal fantasy appeal. He'll try to turn things around in his next start, which lines up to come at home next weekend against the Rays. |
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Jake Meyers Jake Meyers Loses hold of everyday role
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 3:20 PM
Meyers is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: Riding the bench for a fourth straight game, Meyers appears to lost his grip on a regular role in the Houston outfield after putting together dismal .203/.261/.317 slash line over 134 plate appearances on the season. Since Meyers was last included in the lineup Monday, Taylor Trammell and Brice Matthews have picked up two starts apiece in center field. |
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Kai-Wei Teng Kai-Wei Teng Slated to start Saturday
Fri, Jun 26, 2026, 1:39 PM
Teng will start Saturday's game against the Tigers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: There had been speculation that Cristian Javier (shoulder) would come off the injured list to start Saturday in Detroit, but the Astros are giving Teng another turn through the rotation while Javier continues to work his way back. Teng had a nice bounce-back game against the Guardians last time out, allowing just one run on four hits and one walk with four strikeouts over six innings to pick up his fourth win. |
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Enyel De Los Santos Enyel De Los Santos Holds on for fifth save
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 10:04 PM
De Los Santos secured the save Thursday against the Tigers, allowing one run on two hits and no walks in the ninth inning.
Analysis: De Los Santos served up a solo home run to Dillon Dingler before letting the possible tying run get aboard, but Colt Keith grounded into a double play to end the game. Closer Josh Hader worked each of the past two days, so De Los Santos should revert back to a setup role going forward. The right-hander has a 4.79 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 33:8 K:BB over 35.2 innings while converting five of his seven save chances. |
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Tatsuya Imai Tatsuya Imai Twirls gem in fifth win
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 9:53 PM
Imai (5-3) notched the win Thursday against the Tigers, allowing no runs on two hits and one walk in six innings. He struck out 10.
Analysis: Imai was brilliant on the mound Thursday, scattering two singles over six shutout innings. The 28-year-old right-hander has recorded double-digit strikeouts in back-to-back quality starts, a stretch which comes on the heels of his second-shortest outing of the season June 12 in Kansas City. Imai will try to further improve on his 5.36 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 58:25 K:BB over 47 innings in his next scheduled appearance at home versus the Twins. |
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Yainer Diaz Yainer Diaz Taking seat Thursday
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 3:07 PM
Diaz is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Detroit.
Analysis: Diaz started all three games at catcher in Toronto earlier this week, so he's earned a breather during Thursday's series opener. Christian Vazquez will be behind the dish and will bat ninth for the Astros. |
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Colton Gordon Colton Gordon Sent back to Triple-A
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 2:38 PM
The Astros optioned Gordon to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gordon's stint with the Astros lasted only one day, and he did not make an appearance. He's clearing off the roster to free a spot for Bryan Abreu (personal), who is back from the restricted list. |
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Bryan Abreu Bryan Abreu Returns from restricted list
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 2:36 PM
The Astros activated Abreu from the restricted list Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Abreu missed the series in Toronto earlier this week as he tended to a personal matter, but he's back for the weekend series in Detroit. Colton Gordon was sent down in a corresponding roster move. |
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Steven Okert Steven Okert Extends scoreless stretch in win
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 7:11 AM
Okert (1-0) earned the win Wednesday over the Blue Jays, allowing a hit while striking out one in a scoreless inning.
Analysis: Okert has now turned in 17 straight scoreless innings, posting a stellar 0.65 WHIP with 17:4 K:BB in that span. The veteran left-hander has been excellent in the back half of Houston's bullpen this season, posting a 2.35 ERA with a 0.91 WHIP while leading the team with nine holds. |
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Mike Burrows Mike Burrows Posts quality start in no-decision
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 9:33 PM
Burrows did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays, allowing one run on two hits and one walk with three strikeouts over six innings.
Analysis: Burrows allowed a run in the first inning but cruised from there, retiring the final seven batters he faced and logging his first quality start since May 27. The 26-year-old seems to have benefited from having his turn in the rotation skipped last time around after allowing 16 runs (13 earned) through his first three June starts. He'll carry a 5.48 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 69:31 K:BB across 85.1 innings this season into a home matchup with the Twins next week. |
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Josh Hader Josh Hader Secures sixth save
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 9:12 PM
Hader earned the save in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Blue Jays, allowing no hits and one walk with two strikeouts in a scoreless ninth inning.
Analysis: Hader was summoned to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning and worked around a one-out walk to close things out. In 10 appearances since returning from the injured list June 3, the 32-year-old has converted all six of his save opportunities while posting a 0.90 ERA, 0.40 WHIP and 16:2 K:BB across 10 innings. |
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Jake Meyers Jake Meyers Sitting again amid struggles
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 4:45 PM
Meyers is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Houston will send Meyers to the bench for the second day in a row and for the third time in four games. Since coming off the injured list May 19, Meyers has slashed a dismal .188/.233/.294 with a 22.2 percent strikeout rate, and his lack of production appears to have resulted in him fading into more of a part-time role. Brice Matthews will pick up another start in center field at Meyers' expense. |
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Colton Gordon Colton Gordon Joins major-league bullpen
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 3:42 PM
The Astros recalled Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.
Analysis: The Astros were in need of bullpen reinforcements after their relievers were needed for 6.1 innings during Tuesday's extra-innings win over the Blue Jays. Gordon has been knocked around in his 9.1 frames in the majors this season, yielding 12 runs with an 11:3 K:BB. |
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Logan VanWey Logan VanWey Sent back to minors
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 3:40 PM
The Astros optioned VanWey to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.
Analysis: VanWey allowed two runs (one earned) over three innings in a pair of relief appearances the last two days, so the Astros are replacing him with a fresh bullpen arm. Left-hander Colton Gordon was called up from Sugar Land to take VanWey's spot on the active roster. |
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Christian Walker Christian Walker Day off amid mini slump
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 3:20 PM
Walker is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Toronto.
Analysis: After hitting home runs in back-to-back games in the middle of June, Walker has since gone 4-for-33 with zero RBI over the last nine contests, so he'll get a day off to regroup. Isaac Paredes will play first base Wednesday, and Raynel Delgado will cover the hot corner. |
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Jeremy Pena Jeremy Pena Checking back into lineup
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 3:16 PM
Pena (hamstring) will start at shortstop and bat third in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Pena was forced from Monday's game with a right hamstring cramp and did not start Tuesday. However, he entered Tuesday's contest as a pinch hitter and is back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale. |
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Cam Smith Cam Smith Launches eighth homer
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 9:06 AM
Smith went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Smith extended the Astros' lead to 3-0 with a 436-foot blast off Shane Bieber in the fourth inning, his eighth homer of the year, before adding a second RBI with a sacrifice fly that tied the game 6-6 in the ninth. The homer was Smith's first in 10 games -- he'd gone 7-for-33 (.212) in his previous nine contests. Overall, Smith is slashing .223/.301/.366 with 28 RBI, 31 runs scored and eight stolen bases across 299 plate appearances this season. |
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Taylor Trammell Taylor Trammell Homers Tuesday
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 9:01 AM
Trammell went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 9-7 win over Toronto.
Analysis: Trammell extended Houston's lead to 4-0 in the fourth inning with his 421-foot blast off Shane Bieber, his first homer this season. Trammell had gone just 2-for-14 in his previous 10 games entering Tuesday and had been relegated to a bench role since Joey Loperfido was recalled from Triple-A in early June. Tuesday's start was Trammell's first in over a week. Overall, the outfielder is slashing .275/.333/.400 with eight RBI and 10 runs scored over 88 plate appearances this season. |
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Yainer Diaz Yainer Diaz Homers in win
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 8:54 AM
Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 9-7 win over the Blue Jays.
Analysis: Diaz extended Houston's lead to 2-0 in the fourth inning with his 391-foot blast off Shane Bieber, Diaz's third homer of the year and first in five games since returning from an oblique strain that had sidelined the catcher since early May. Overall, Diaz is slashing .246/.272/.373 with 16 RBI and nine runs scored through his first 125 plate appearances this season. |
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