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Selected to majors
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 6:32 PM
The Astros selected Hendrickson's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Hendrickson has spent the entire season at Triple-A, where he owns a 4.75 ERA and 1.31 WHIP alongside a 106:27 K:BB across 113.2 innings. He'll now be called upon to add depth to Houston's pitching staff following Cristian Javier's (groin) move to the injured list. Hendrickson is capable of starting or pitching multiple innings out of the bullpen, and he'll be making his MLB debut whenever he gets into a game. |
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Jake Meyers Jake Meyers Moves to 60-day IL
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 6:25 PM
The Astros transferred Meyers (knee) to the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Meyers suffered a season-ending kneecap injury in mid-September, so the Astros will stash him away on the 60-day IL to free up a 40-man roster spot for Josh Hendrickson. Meyers appeared in 57 games for the Astros this year but slashed just .213/.268/.326 with three homers, 11 RBI and 15 runs scored over 153 plate appearances. |
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Cristian Javier Cristian Javier Done for 2026
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 6:22 PM
The Astros placed Javier (groin) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Javier left his start Tuesday against Seattle after two innings due to right groin soreness, and Houston has now officially decided to shut the right-hander down for the year. He'll close the book on 2026 after enduring one of his least effective seasons in the majors, posting a 5.14 ERA and 1.46 WHIP over 63 innings. Josh Hendrickson was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding move. |
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Brice Matthews Brice Matthews Exits early Tuesday
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 10:50 PM
Matthews was removed from Tuesday's game against the Mariners with an apparent leg injury, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Matthews came up limping after making a diving catch in center field during the second inning of Tuesday's game, and he was eventually pulled in the sixth. The fact that he was able to remain in the game for a while after making the play is an encouraging sign, though the Astros will likely provide more information on his health in the near future. |
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Cristian Javier Cristian Javier Pulled with groin tightness
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 10:12 PM
Javier was removed from Tuesday's game against the Mariners with right groin tightness, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Javier gave up one hit and two walks while striking out two batters in two scoreless innings before his groin forced him to make a premature exit. The 29-year-old righty is tentatively lined up to start Houston's regular-season finale against the A's on Sunday, but the team will presumably monitor his status over the next several days before making a decision regarding his availability. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Nursing wrist injury
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 7:25 PM
Varsho isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Seattle due to a left wrist injury, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Manager Joe Espada said that Varsho could still be available off the bench Tuesday, but the Astros may also play it safe and give the 30-year-old a full day to rest while Brice Matthews starts in center field. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Out of Tuesday's lineup
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 5:51 PM
Varsho is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Mariners, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
Analysis: For the second straight game, Varsho will exit the starting nine. The Astros will send out Brice Matthews to center field and bat ninth against Logan Gilbert on Tuesday. |
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Mike Burrows Mike Burrows Returned from assignment
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 4:38 PM
The Astros returned Burrows (elbow/shoulder) from his rehab assignment Monday.
Analysis: Burrows landed on the injured list in mid-July with right elbow inflammation, and he suffered a setback with his shoulder at the beginning of September that has extended his stint on the IL. He was cleared to restart his rehab assignment Saturday and pitched two shutout innings, but the fact that the Astros have again halted his assignment without activating him doesn't bode well for his chances of returning in the regular season. |
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Jorge Barrosa Jorge Barrosa Outrighted to Sugar Land
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 4:30 PM
Barrosa cleared waivers Tuesday and was sent outright to Triple-A Sugar Land.
Analysis: Barrosa was DFA'd by Houston on Saturday but will officially remain with the organization after passing through waivers unclaimed. The 25-year-old has appeared in 101 big-league games between Arizona and Houston this season but has slashed just .199/.287/.340. |
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Yainer Diaz Yainer Diaz Goes deep Sunday
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 6:35 AM
Diaz went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: Diaz cut Houston's deficit to 4-2 in the eighth inning with an opposite-field shot off Ray Kerr, his 13th homer this season. The 28-year-old Diaz has been hot down the stretch, going 19-for-48 (.396) with three homers and a 1.056 OPS in his last 15 games. He's now slashing .278/.309/.446 with 40 RBI and 35 runs scored across 333 plate appearances this season. |
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Jose Altuve Jose Altuve Cracks solo shot in loss
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 5:19 PM
Altuve went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Sunday in a 4-2 loss to Atlanta.
Analysis: The veteran second baseman snapped a lengthy power outage, last going deep Sept. 3 versus the White Sox. Altuve has a modest five-game hitting streak going, though Sunday marked his first RBI since Sept. 4 against Arizona. The 36-year-old has shown signs of decline in 2026, slashing a pedestrian .249/.307/.402 with 16 homers, 45 RBI, five stolen bases and 67 runs scored over 545 trips to the plate. |
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Hunter Brown Hunter Brown Punches out 10 in gem
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 5:07 PM
Brown took a no-decision Sunday against Atlanta, striking out while allowing three hits and two walks in five scoreless innings.
Analysis: Brown had Atlanta out of sorts, generating 18 whiffs en route to fanning double-digit hitters for a second consecutive start. The right-hander has now worked at least five innings while conceding fewer than three runs in six of his last nine outings since the beginning of August. He's set to wrap up his regular season against the division-rival Athletics in hitter-friendly Sacramento, where he'll bring a steady 3.26 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 120:51 K:BB over 102 innings. |
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Daulton Varsho Daulton Varsho Idle against southpaw
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 10:35 AM
Varsho is out of the lineup for Sunday's matchup with Atlanta.
Analysis: As Atlanta trots out left-hander Martin Perez, the left-handed-hitting Varsho will ride the pine for Sunday's series finale. Brice Matthews will take over in center field and bat ninth for Houston. |
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Hayden Wesneski Hayden Wesneski Stumbles late in no-decision
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 9:10 PM
Wesneski didn't factor into the decision Saturday against Atlanta, striking out three while allowing one run on four hits and three walks in 5.1 innings.
Analysis: Wesneski kept Atlanta off the board until the sixth inning, turning in a strong start Saturday. The right-hander has been pretty reliable for the most part lately, either logging a quality start or pitching at least five innings while conceding less than two runs in seven of his last nine outings since the beginning of August. His final appearance of the regular season is slated to come against the Athletics in hitter-friendly Sacramento, where he'll carry a respectable 3.50 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 41:19 K:BB over 54 innings. |
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Logan VanWey Logan VanWey Added to bullpen
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 6:03 PM
The Astros recalled VanWey from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: With Enyel De Los Santos (knee) ticketed for the injured list, the Astros will call up VanWey to bolster their bullpen depth. The 27-year-old righty has given up just one run in six MLB innings this season but carries a 5.12 ERA over 51 Triple-A frames and will likely be limited to low-leverage duty. |
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Enyel De Los Santos Enyel De Los Santos Out with knee tendinitis
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
The Astros placed De Los Santos on the 15-day injured list Saturday with right knee tendinitis, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: De Los Santos gave up two runs over two innings during his appearance Friday and now appears to have picked up an injury in the process. His trip to the injured list will rule him out for the rest of the regular season, so he'll finish the campaign with a 4.79 ERA and 1.25 WHIP through 71.1 innings. Logan VanWey was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. |
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Steven Okert Steven Okert Won't return in regular season
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 4:36 PM
Okert (hamstring) will not return from the injured list before the end of the regular season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Okert has been dealing with a hamstring strain since Sept. 4 and isn't scheduled to resume throwing off a mound until next week. He'll then require additional bullpen sessions and PFP drills before being cleared to return, and there simply won't be enough time to squeeze all of that in before the regular season ends Sept. 27. The door is still open for him to return at some point during the postseason if the Astros secure a spot. |
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Taylor Trammell Taylor Trammell On bench Saturday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 3:26 PM
Trammell isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Trammell will take a seat after going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts during the series opener Friday. LaMonte Wade will replace him as San Francisco's left fielder and bat ninth. |
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Jorge Barrosa Jorge Barrosa DFA'd by Astros
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 3:09 PM
The Astros designated Barrosa for assignment Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: After being claimed off waivers from Arizona on Sept. 6, Barrosa went 1-for-7 with two walks while appearing in four games for the Astros. He'll now be DFA'd for the second time in three weeks to create room on Houston's 40-man roster for Brice Matthews (knee), who returned from the 60-day IL on Saturday. |
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Brice Matthews Brice Matthews Activated from IL
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 3:06 PM
The Astros reinstated Matthews (knee) from the 60-day injured list Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Matthews has missed the entire second half due to a left knee sprain, but he's now been cleared to return and aid the Astros in their push for a postseason appearance. The 24-year-old will almost certainly be limited to a bench role, however, as he owns a .582 OPS through 226 plate appearances this season and went just 1-for-24 with 12 strikeouts during his rehab assignment. Jorge Barrosa was DFA'd in a corresponding move. |
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