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Taylor Trammell Taylor Trammell Launches third homer
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 11:04 AM
Trammell went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 5-4 loss to the Twins.
Analysis: Trammell made things interesting in the ninth inning with his two-run, 412-foot blast off Travis Adams that cut Houston's deficit to 5-3. The homer is Trammell's third this season, all of which have come in his last six games. Trammell has seen his playing time tick up of late, as he's settled into the strong side of a platoon role with Jake Meyers. |
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Miguel Ullola Miguel Ullola Impresses in debut
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 10:57 AM
Ullola pitched two scoreless innings in Monday's loss against the Twins, allowing two hits while striking out four.
Analysis: It was an impressive major-league debut from the 24-year-old Ullola, who relied heavily on his fastball that averaged 95.2 MPH. After shifting to a relief role earlier this year, Ullola posted a 2.70 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 10 innings with Triple-A Sugar Land. Ullola should continue to work in lower-leverage spots for the time being, though his strikeout rate does offer some intrigue as a late-inning prospect. |
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Ronel Blanco Ronel Blanco Works 3.1 scoreless in rehab start
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 8:36 AM
Blanco (elbow) struck out two and allowed two hits and two walks over 3.1 scoreless innings Thursday in a rehab start for Double-A Corpus Christi.
Analysis: On the comeback trail after undergoing Tommy John surgery with an internal brace last June, Blanco has delivered a pair of strong performances to begin his rehab assignment. After tossing three scoreless frames in his first start in the rookie-level Florida Complex League on June 19, Blanco jumped up a few levels for his second outing and again held the opposition scoreless while building up to 50 pitches (31 strikes). Blanco should be able to get in at least two more rehab starts before the All-Star break, after which the Astros will assess whether he's worthy of a spot in their crowded rotation. The right-hander has a minor-league option remaining, so once he's activated from the 60-day injured list, the Astros could send Blanco to Triple-A Sugar Land to stay stretched out as a starter if they don't have room for him in the big-league rotation. |
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Lance McCullers Jr. Lance McCullers Jr. Sharp in first rehab outing
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 8:24 AM
McCullers (shoulder) struck out four and allowed two hits and no walks over three scoreless innings in a rehab start Thursday with Triple-A Sugar Land.
Analysis: Pitching in a game for the first time since May 13 after being sent to the injured list due to a right rotator cuff impingement, McCullers delivered an encouraging performance. He mixed in five different offerings in the 42-pitch appearance, averaging 90.9 mph with his sinker while displaying strong control. McCullers had issued 22 free passes in 39.1 innings with the Astros prior to landing on the shelf, so keeping his walks in check in his subsequent rehab outings will be imperative if he hopes to reclaim a spot in a crowded Houston rotation once he returns from the 15-day IL. In addition to their current five starters, the Astros are expected to bring Cristian Javier (shoulder) back from the 60-day IL later this week, and Ronel Blanco (elbow) is also in the midst of a rehab assignment and could be an option for the rotation around the same time McCullers is ready for activation. |
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Cristian Javier Cristian Javier Fires six scoreless in rehab start
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 8:10 AM
Javier (shoulder) struck out four and scattered three hits and two walks over six scoreless innings Saturday in a rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land.
Analysis: Making the fifth start of his rehab assignment and his fourth in a row with Sugar Land, Javier turned in a brilliant performance while building up to 85 pitches (52 strikes). Though he averaged 91.8 mph with his four-seam fastball -- down a full tick from his average in three starts with Houston before landing on the shelf -- Javier was still able to make bats miss, as he induced six whiffs on that pitch and along five whiffs on his changeup. Javier will likely return from the 60-day injured list to make a start this weekend against the Rays in Houston, sliding into the rotation spot vacated by Kai-Wei Teng, who was demoted to Triple-A last weekend. |
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Jeremy Pena Jeremy Pena Headed to injured list
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 10:18 PM
Pena has been diagnosed with a mild left calf strain and will be placed on the 10-day injured list, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Pena was held out of the starting lineup Monday after experiencing left leg discomfort, and manager Joe Espada revealed after the game that the shortstop will require a trip to the shelf. Espada noted that he's hopeful this will be a minimum stint on the IL, which would put Pena in line to return July 10 against the Rangers. Look for Nick Allen and Brice Matthews to see time at shortstop in Pena's absence. |
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Yainer Diaz Yainer Diaz Resting up Monday
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 7:15 PM
Diaz is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Analysis: Diaz will get a breather for the series opener after he started in each of the Astros' last three games. Christian Vazquez will handle catching duties Monday. |
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Cam Smith Cam Smith In Monday's lineup
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 6:03 PM
Smith (foot) is batting sixth and starting in right field Monday against the Twins.
Analysis: After missing Sunday's game with a bruised foot, Smith is back in action for the first game of the week. |
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Jeremy Pena Jeremy Pena Out of lineup with leg soreness
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 4:36 PM
Astros manager Joe Espada said that Pena is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins due to left leg discomfort, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Pena has missed time this season with right hamstring issues, but it's his other leg that's bothering him this time. He's being evaluated by team doctors, and more could be known about his condition later Monday. Nick Allen (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday and will start at shortstop and bat eighth as a replacement in the lineup for Pena. |
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Raynel Delgado Raynel Delgado Heading back to minors
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 3:28 PM
The Astros optioned Delgado to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Delgado popped his first major-league home run in Sunday's win over the Guardians, but he finds himself back in the minors a day later. He's clearing off the roster to make room for the return of Nick Allen (hamstring) from the injured list. |
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Nick Allen Nick Allen Returns from IL
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 3:25 PM
The Astros activated Allen (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Allen has missed the past three weeks with a left hamstring strain, but he's been cleared to rejoin the active roster after playing two rehab games with Triple-A Sugar Land. The 27-year-old is expected to operate as a reserve infielder, though he'll start at shortstop and bat eighth in Monday's series opener versus the Twins while Jeremy Pena takes a seat due to leg discomfort, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. |
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Raynel Delgado Raynel Delgado Logs first MLB homer
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 7:11 AM
Delgado went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Tigers.
Analysis: Making his first start in four games with Jose Altuve getting the day off, Delgado put the Astros on the board in the seventh inning with his two-run blast off lefty Tyler Holton, cutting the deficit to 3-2. It's the first home run for Delgado in his first 27 major-league plate appearances. The 26-year-old infielder has gone 7-for-25 (.280) with a .708 OPS, four RBI and two runs scored in 13 games with Houston. |
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Christian Walker Christian Walker Homers in win
Mon, Jun 29, 2026, 7:05 AM
Walker went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Tigers in 10 innings.
Analysis: Walker gave Houston some breathing room in the top of the 10th inning with his three-run blast off Kenley Jansen, his 19th homer of the year. In his last two games, Walker's gone 5-for-9 with three extra-base hits after going just 2-for-27 over his prior seven contests. The veteran first baseman is now slashing .240/.311/.476 with 56 RBI and 45 runs scored across 351 plate appearances this season. |
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Isaac Paredes Isaac Paredes Stays hot in win
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 9:16 PM
Paredes went 3-for-5 with a home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 7-5 win over Detroit.
Analysis: Paredes has now logged at least one hit in 12 of his last 13 games, racking up 12 RBI during that stretch. Now with five three-hit attacks on the campaign, the 27-year-old infielder is slashing a respectable .256/.350/.428 with 11 homers, 16 doubles and 45 RBI across 331 plate appearances. |
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Hunter Brown Hunter Brown Fans four in quality start
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 6:29 PM
Brown took a no-decision Sunday against the Tigers, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and two walks in six innings. He struck out four.
Analysis: A fielding error by Raynel Delgado in the fifth inning allowed an unearned run to come across for Detroit, but Brown still logged his second quality start of the year. The 27-year-old right-hander put forth his longest outing since coming off the injured list due to a shoulder strain in mid-June, also throwing a season-high 103 pitches Sunday. Brown has given up multiple runs just one time this year, holding a 1.78 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 32:13 K:BB across his first 25.1 innings. |
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Cam Smith Cam Smith Nursing sore foot
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 12:51 PM
Astros manager Joe Espada said that Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers due to a sore foot, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Smith fouled a ball off his foot during Saturday's 8-6 win, so the Astros will give him a day out of the lineup to recuperate. Espada didn't seem overly concerned about Smith's foot, noting that the 23-year-old outfielder should be available off the bench, if needed. |
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Jose Altuve Jose Altuve Exiting lineup Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 10:52 AM
Altuve is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: The veteran second baseman will get the afternoon off after he slashed .245/.275/.408 with two home runs, no stolen bases, six RBI and five runs over the last 12 games. Raynel Delgado will replace Altuve at the keystone and bat ninth. |
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Miguel Ullola Miguel Ullola Called up Sunday
Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 9:17 AM
The Astros recalled Ullola from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 24-year-old right-hander has yet to make his big-league debut, but he'll provide the Astros with a fresh bullpen arm ahead of Sunday's series finale in Detroit. Since signing with the Astros out of the Dominican Republic in 2021, Ullola has largely served as a starter during his time on the minors, but he was moved to the bullpen at Sugar Land in late May and has produced a 2.70 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 16:6 K:BB in 10 innings across 10 relief appearances. |
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Kai-Wei Teng Kai-Wei Teng Sent down after Saturday's start
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 8:26 PM
Teng was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Teng made the start Saturday against Detroit and gave up five runs (four earned) on eight hits and a walk over 3.2 innings. That continued a rough June for the right-hander, who has given up at least four earned runs in four of his five starts this month. Teng's demotion to the minors makes room on the 26-man roster for reliever Miguel Ullola, who was recalled from Sugar Land on Saturday. However, Teng's spot in the rotation could soon be taken by Christian Javier (shoulder), who tossed 75 pitches in his most recent rehab start last Sunday and appears to be closing in on returning from the IL. |
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Jeremy Pena Jeremy Pena Productive in Saturday's win
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 6:36 PM
Pena went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and two RBI in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Tigers.
Analysis: The shortstop continues to rake in June. Over 24 games this month, Pena is batting .326 (28-for-86) with five doubles, three homers, five steals, 13 RBI and 18 runs as he makes up for lost time after missing more than a month earlier in the season with a hamstring strain. |
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