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Logan VanWey Logan VanWey Sent down to minors
Mon, Jun 1, 2026, 11:18 AM
The Astros optioned VanWey to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.
Analysis: VanWey boasts a 5:0 K:BB over three scoreless innings during his time with the Astros this season, but he hasn't been able to nail down a secure spot in the bullpen. The club will announce a corresponding roster move prior to Tuesday's game against the Pirates, and it will likely be Josh Hader (biceps) coming off the injured list. |
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Tatsuya Imai Tatsuya Imai Tough-luck loss in quality start
Sun, May 31, 2026, 5:14 PM
Imai (2-3) took the loss Sunday against the Brewers, allowing two runs on three hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out five.
Analysis: After slinging six no-hit innings his last time out, Imai logged his second consecutive quality start Sunday. The Astros gave him a long leash, as the 28-year-old right-hander tossed a season-high 110 pitches, and Imai gave up two runs or fewer for just the third time in seven starts this year. He'll look to further improve on a 5.52 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 28:20 K:BB over 29.1 innings in his next scheduled outing at home against the division-rival Athletics. |
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Taylor Trammell Taylor Trammell Holding down strong-side of platoon
Sun, May 31, 2026, 1:23 PM
Trammell will start in left field and bat cleanup Sunday against the Brewers.
Analysis: While the Astros may look to shield the left-handed-hitting Trammell from matchups with southpaws, he's been a fixture of the lineup versus righties since returning from the injured list Tuesday. Trammell will draw a sixth straight start after going 6-for-18 with two doubles, three runs and two RBI over the prior five games. He could eventually face competition for a regular role in the outfield from Joey Loperfido (quadriceps), who has played in four minor-league rehab games and could be activated from the injured list at some point during the upcoming week. |
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Braden Shewmake Braden Shewmake Out of Sunday's lineup
Sun, May 31, 2026, 12:34 PM
Shewmake (groin) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Shewmake exited Saturday's contest due to groin soreness and will sit for at least one game. Nick Allen is picking up a start at second base for Houston in the series finale. |
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Jeremy Pena Jeremy Pena Homers, swipes base in rout
Sat, May 30, 2026, 9:30 PM
Pena went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, two additional runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Brewers.
Analysis: Pena showcased both power and speed Saturday, homering and swiping a bag in the same game for the first time this year. Although the shortstop missed over a month of action with a right hamstring strain earlier this season, he's now gone deep in three of his past five games. Working as Houston's primary leadoff batter, Pena is hitting .273 with seven extra-base hits, eight RBI, three steals and 15 runs scored over 88 at-bats. |
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Peter Lambert Peter Lambert Five quality innings in fourth win
Sat, May 30, 2026, 8:58 PM
Lambert (4-4) earned the win Saturday against the Brewers, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks in five innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Lambert hung on for a solid outing Saturday, escaping a bases-loaded jam on a William Contreras groundout to finish his fifth and final inning of work. The 29-year-old right-hander has been something of a revelation during his first year with the Astros so far, tossing at least five frames in seven of his eight starts while giving up two runs or fewer in half of his outings. Lambert will carry a career-best 3.77 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 43:21 K:BB across 45.1 innings into his next scheduled start at home against the division-rival Athletics. |
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Braden Shewmake Braden Shewmake Battling groin soreness
Sat, May 30, 2026, 5:52 PM
Shewmake was removed from Saturday's game against the Brewers with right groin soreness.
Analysis: Shewmake went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before leaving the game in the fifth inning. The Astros may have more information regarding the 28-year-old's status after the game, though Nick Allen could be in line for reps at the keystone if Shewmake ends up needing to miss time. |
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Jose Altuve Jose Altuve Close to facing live pitching
Sat, May 30, 2026, 1:23 PM
Altuve (oblique) took BP, ran the bases and fielded grounders Saturday, and he's slated to face live pitching in the coming days, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Altuve continues to show accelerated progress in his recovery from the left oblique strain that has sidelined him since mid-May. In fact, manager Joe Espada said earlier this week that the team is considering having the veteran infielder skip a minor-league rehab assignment in lieu of taking simulated at-bats. If Altuve's upcoming sessions against live pitching go well, he could be back with the Astros in the early part of June. |
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Cristian Javier Cristian Javier Nearing rehab assignment
Sat, May 30, 2026, 1:16 PM
The next step in Javier's (shoulder) throwing progression will be a minor-league rehab start, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Javier has been sidelined due to a Grade 2 right shoulder strain since early April, and he currently resides on the 60-day IL. The right-hander tossed live batting practice Friday, and that apparently went well enough for the organization to decide that he's ready for game action. Javier will likely need multiple minor-league outings before he's activated, but a return to the big-league club before the end of June seems possible. |
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Jake Meyers Jake Meyers RBI double in loss Friday
Fri, May 29, 2026, 11:10 PM
Meyers went 2-for-4 with an RBI double in Friday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: It was Meyers' first multi-hit game since returning from the injured list May 19. During that span, he's gone 5-for-28 (.179) at the plate with one double, one homer, two RBI, two runs scored and a 1:7 BB:K. For the season, Meyers is slashing .215/.278/.354 with two homers, six RBI, seven runs scored, one stolen base and a 5:15 BB:K across 72 plate appearances. |
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Cam Smith Cam Smith Homers, doubles in loss Friday
Fri, May 29, 2026, 11:05 PM
Smith went 2-for-4 with an RBI double, a solo homer and one walk in Friday's 5-4 extra-inning loss to the Brewers.
Analysis: Smith continues to show signs of life at the plate, as he now has back-to-back multi-hit games with hits in nine of his last 11 contests. During that span, Smith has a pair of doubles, two homers and four RBI and has raised his average 25 points. After briefly losing some playing time in the Houston outfield, Smith has now started nine consecutive games and is slashing .221/.312/.358 with six homers, 21 RBI, 25 runs scored, seven stolen bases and a 22:59 BB:K across 219 plate appearances. His glove has helped keep him in the everyday lineup. |
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Bryan King Bryan King Suffers blown save Friday
Fri, May 29, 2026, 10:57 PM
King was charged with a blown save Friday against the Brewers, allowing an inherited runner to score on one hit across 1.2 innings.
Analysis: After Bryan Abreu came on and walked the first two batters he faced to begin the top of the eighth inning, Abreu got a flyout and was pulled in favor of King, who induced a game-tying RBI groundout from Jake Bauers. King retired five of the six batters he faced, but it was officially his third blown save of the season. The left-hander owns a 2.84 ERA and 19:10 K:BB across 25.1 innings this season. With Josh Hader (biceps) extremely close to making his 2026 season debut in the coming days, King should settle into a setup role. |
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Kai-Wei Teng Kai-Wei Teng Hurt by homers in no-decision
Fri, May 29, 2026, 10:51 PM
Teng didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Brewers, allowing three runs on three hits and four walks with seven strikeouts across five innings.
Analysis: Teng generated a season-high 13 whiffs on his 91 pitches Friday and matched his season high with seven strikeouts. Over his last three outings, all starts since entering the rotation full time, Teng has racked up 20 strikeouts across 16 innings. However, walks have been a problem, issuing 11 free passes during that span. The home run ball was an issue against Milwaukee, as Teng surrendered a solo homer and two-run shot for his only allowed runs. Since becoming a member of the Houston rotation, Teng has yielded six runs on 12 hits and 12 walks with 21 strikeouts across 19 innings. |
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Jeremy Pena Jeremy Pena Getting night off Friday
Fri, May 29, 2026, 3:40 PM
Pena is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: It appears to be a routine day off for Pena, who had made 10 straight starts since returning from the injured list. He's gone 10-for-39 (.256) with two homers, six RBI, seven runs scored, one stolen base and a 1:7 BB:K during that span. Braden Shewmake is making the start at shortstop and batting sixth for Houston on Friday. |
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Hayden Wesneski Hayden Wesneski Tossing live batting practice
Fri, May 29, 2026, 3:29 PM
Wesneski (elbow) has progressed to throwing live batting practice this week, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Both Wesneski and Ronel Blanco (elbow) are throwing live BP at the Astros' spring training complex in West Palm Beach. Wesneski underwent Tommy John surgery in May of last year and could be an option for activation at some point later this summer. |
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Ronel Blanco Ronel Blanco Progresses to live batting practice
Fri, May 29, 2026, 3:27 PM
Blanco (elbow) has progressed to throwing live batting practice this week, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Both Blanco and Hayden Wesneski (elbow) are throwing live BP at the Astros' spring training facility in West Palm Beach. Blanco is working his way back from June 2025 Tommy John surgery and could return to the Astros later this season if his rehab goes smoothly. |
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Steven Okert Steven Okert Notches sixth hold
Fri, May 29, 2026, 1:07 PM
Okert secured his sixth hold Thursday after pitching a scoreless two-thirds of an inning in a 5-1 win over Texas. He hit a batter but did not allow any hits or walks.
Analysis: Okert entered in the seventh inning and recorded the final out of the frame before returning for the eighth, when he induced a popout and plunked a batter before being pulled. It was the 34-year-old's third straight scoreless appearance out of the bullpen. The left-hander holds a 3.75 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 21:8 K:BB through 24 innings on the campaign. |
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Isaac Paredes Isaac Paredes Hits two-run shot Thursday
Fri, May 29, 2026, 8:57 AM
Paredes went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Thursday's win over the Rangers.
Analysis: Paredes returned to the starting lineup after being used a pinch-hitter Wednesday and made his presence felt. This was his first homer since May 19, and Paredes now has six on the year. The third baseman is hitting .227 with a .702 OPS, three homers, four doubles, seven RBI and six runs scored across 25 games this month. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Notches seventh win
Fri, May 29, 2026, 8:47 AM
Arrighetti (7-1) earned the win Thursday against the Rangers after tossing six innings of one-run ball, allowing three hits and a walk while fanning three.
Analysis: Arrighetti continues to thrive and has emerged as a key member of the Astros' rotation at a time when the unit desperately needed a boost. This was his fourth quality start of the season, and Arrighetti has yet to allow more than two earned runs in any of his eight outings. He'll take his 1.34 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 8.2 K/9 across 47 innings into his next start, scheduled for next week at home against the Pirates. |
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Jeremy Pena Jeremy Pena Homers again Thursday
Fri, May 29, 2026, 7:58 AM
Pena went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.
Analysis: Pena led off the contest with a 424-foot blast off Nathan Eovaldi, setting the tone for Houston in the victory. After going 17 games without a homer to start the year, a stretch interrupted by a five-week stay on the IL due to a hamstring strain, Pena now has two in his last three games. He's batting .256 with a .689 OPS, 12 runs scored, six RBI and two steals through 90 plate appearances this season. |
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