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Cody Bolton Cody Bolton Set for additional imaging
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 6:11 PM
Bolton (back) will undergo additional imaging in the near future, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Bolton was forced to exit his outing Sunday against Seattle in the second inning with mid-back tightness, which is now understood to be related to his previous back issue from earlier in the week. The 27-year-old explained following the team's 6-1 loss to Seattle that the tightness occurred in the same area that he took a line drive off his back Monday in Colorado. Bolton attempted to pitch through it in an effort to give Houston some much-needed length on the mound Sunday, but the Astros now appear to be dealing with yet another injury to their pitching staff. |
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Cody Bolton Cody Bolton Leaves early with back tightness
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 4:54 PM
Bolton left Sunday's contest against the Mariners in bottom of the second inning with back tightness, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Bolton was far from sharp to open Sunday's matchup, hitting a batter while walking another and giving up a single and run in the bottom of the first. He then walked all three batters he faced in the second frame before being removed with back discomfort. The right-hander worked his way back from having been hit in his back by a line drive in the first inning of his previous start Monday versus the Rockies, and it's unclear if Sunday's issue is connected to that. More information on his status will likely be provided following the conclusion of the team's series finale with Seattle. |
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Nick Allen Nick Allen Making rare start
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 2:07 PM
Allen will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: With Jeremy Pena sitting out Sunday after exiting Saturday's 8-7 loss due to right knee tightness, Allen will enter the starting nine for just the second time all season. Allen is regarded as a slick fielder in the middle infield, but he's a career .214/.266/.272 hitter over 391 big-league regular-season games and won't carry much fantasy appeal if Pena winds up landing on the injured list. |
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Christian Walker Christian Walker Back in action Sunday
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 2:07 PM
Walker (leg) will start at first base and batting cleanup Sunday against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Walker was held out of the starting nine for Saturday's 8-7 loss after he was spotted taking part in pregame exercises to test out his leg, though the Astros never officially announced that he was dealing with an injury. The veteran first baseman's return to the lineup for Sunday's series finale indicates that the issue was a minor concern. After a disappointing first season in Houston in 2025, Walker has started 2026 strong with three home runs and a .986 OPS through 15 games. |
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Jeremy Pena Jeremy Pena Held out of Sunday's lineup
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 2:00 PM
Pena (knee) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 28-year-old shortstop departed Saturday's 8-7 loss due to right posterior knee tightness. According to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle, manager Joe Espada said Sunday that he didn't have an update available for Pena, who should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated. Nick Allen will step in at shortstop Sunday for the Astros. |
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Carlos Correa Carlos Correa Resting up Sunday
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 1:59 PM
Correa is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Though Correa returned from a recent two-game absence due to an illness and proceeded to go 4-for-9 with a double and three runs while starting in the Astros' first two games in Seattle, manager Joe Espada indicated that the veteran infielder isn't yet 100 percent recovered from the ailment, per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Correa will receive Sunday off as a result, though the expectation is that he'll be back in the lineup for Monday's series finale. |
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Cody Bolton Cody Bolton Cleared to start Sunday
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 8:23 AM
Bolton (back) is slated to start Sunday's game against the Mariners in Seattle, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Bolton will get another turn in the rotation after he made his first MLB start Monday in Colorado. The right-hander acquitted himself well at Coors Field, striking out five over 4.1 innings while allowing two earned runs on three hits and two walks. The Astros sent Bolton in for a precautionary MRI after he was struck in the back by a line drive in the first inning Monday, but the tests turned up nothing concerning. He tossed 63 pitches in his previous start and will likely increase his workload Sunday as he gets fully stretched out for what could be a long-term appointment in the rotation with Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier both recently landing on the injured list with Grade 2 shoulder strains. |
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Jeremy Pena Jeremy Pena Departs with knee injury Saturday
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 10:35 PM
Pena was pulled from Saturday's contest against Seattle due to right posterior knee tightness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Pena got two plate appearances in the contest, going 1-for-3. Following his single in the fourth inning, he advanced to second on a flyout and to third on an Isaac Paredes single. Following the Paredes hit, Pena exited and was replaced by pinch runner Nick Allen, who subsequently took over at shortstop. Pena will presumably be examined to determine the extent of his injury. |
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Josh Hader Josh Hader Seemingly close to facing hitters
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 9:13 PM
Hader (biceps) could face hitters next week, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Hader began the season on the IL after being diagnosed with biceps inflammation in the early portion of spring training. Astros GM Dana Brown said in late March that the veteran closer would begin facing hitters by mid-April, and that scenario still seems to be very much in play. Hader has been tossing bullpen sessions, and throwing to live hitters would represent another significant step toward a return. Activation before the end of April remains a possibility for Hader. |
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Christian Walker Christian Walker May be dealing with leg issue
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 7:56 PM
Walker performed leg exercises on the field prior to Saturday's game against Seattle to determine his availability, and he isn't included in Houston's starting lineup, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Walker was looked at by a trainer during Friday's game after running out a double play, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic, and he's beginning Saturday's contest on the bench. Houston hasn't announced whether Walker is dealing with an injury or if his exclusion from the lineup is precautionary, nor is it clear if he'll be available off the bench. Isaac Paredes is starting at first base Saturday in Walker's absence. |
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Bennett Sousa Bennett Sousa Beginning rehab assignment
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 5:47 PM
Sousa (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.
Analysis: Sousa opened the regular season on the injured list after suffering a left oblique strain during his final spring training appearance. It's unclear how many rehab outings he'll need, but the Astros never imagined the southpaw needing much more than a minimum-length IL stint, so he could be added to the big-league bullpen relatively soon. |
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Christian Walker Christian Walker Taking seat Saturday
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 5:43 PM
Walker isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Mariners, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Walker went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's series opener, breaking what had been a six-game hitting streak. He'll get a day off Saturday while Isaac Paredes gets the nod at first base and bats third. |
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Jayden Murray Jayden Murray Recalled from Triple-A
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 5:06 PM
The Astros recalled Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.
Analysis: Murray has given up just one earned run over six innings to begin the season in Triple-A and will presumably take on a middle-relief role now that he's with Houston. J.P. France was optioned to Sugar Land in a corresponding move. |
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J.P. France J.P. France Sent back to Triple-A
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 5:04 PM
The Astros optioned France to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.
Analysis: France was promoted from Sugar Land on Friday but will now head back to the minors after giving up four earned runs in just 2.2 innings during his appearance against Seattle. Jayden Murray was recalled in a corresponding move to fill the void in Houston's bullpen. |
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Tatsuya Imai Tatsuya Imai Having right arm examined
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 2:07 PM
Imai travelled to Houston on Saturday and will be examined by team physicians for his "tired arm," Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Imai is the third Astros pitcher to fly back to Houston during the team's road trip, with Hunter Brown (shoulder) and Cristian Javier (shoulder) both landing on the 15-day injured list in the past week. The Astros' rotation is beginning to look thin, with Mike Burrows and Lance McCullers currently the only starters without an injury designation. Imai has a 7.27 ERA through 8.2 innings this season, and the Astros should provide a medical update on the 27-year-old once he undergoes more tests. |
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Yainer Diaz Yainer Diaz Out of Friday's lineup
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 5:43 PM
Diaz isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against Seattle.
Analysis: Diaz will miss a second consecutive start Friday after starting each of Houston's previous five games, during which he went 6-for-21 with four RBI and two runs scored. Christian Vazquez will catch for Tatsuya Imai instead and bat ninth. |
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Carlos Correa Carlos Correa Returning to lineup
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 5:40 PM
Correa (illness) will start at third base and bat sixth against the Mariners on Friday.
Analysis: Correa missed the Astros' last two games while recovering from an illness. The 31-year-old had been trending upward prior to getting sick, going 7-for-26 (.269) with seven RBI and eight runs scored in his last seven games. |
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Jake Meyers Jake Meyers Diagnosed with Grade 2 strain
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 4:21 PM
The Astros placed Meyers on the 10-day injured list Friday with a Grade 2 right oblique strain, retroactive to Thursday.
Analysis: Meyers was pulled from Wednesday's contest with lower-back tightness, and imaging later revealed the outfielder had suffered a significant strain. The Astros haven't yet provided a timeline for his return, but he will almost certainly miss more than the 10-day minimum. Taylor Trammell was selected from Triple-A Sugar Land to replenish Houston's outfield depth, and Joey Loperfido and Brice Matthews are candidates to receive more starts in center field while Meyers is sidelined. |
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Taylor Trammell Taylor Trammell Headed to big leagues
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 4:19 PM
The Astros selected Trammell's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.
Analysis: With Jake Meyers (back) headed to the 10-day injured list, Trammell will provide outfield depth with the Astros. In 10 games with Sugar Land this season, Trammell has slashed .226/.455/.548 with five extra-base hits, including two home runs, five RBI, eight runs scored, four stolen bases and an 11:11 BB:K across 45 plate appearances. |
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Ronel Blanco Ronel Blanco Moved to 60-day IL
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 4:17 PM
The Astros transferred Blanco (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
Analysis: The Astros made a flurry of roster moves Friday, and moving Blanco to the 60-day IL opened up a spot on the 40-man roster for J.P. France, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Blanco is recovering from Tommy John surgery that he underwent in June of 2025, so he won't be available for the Astros until the second half of the 2026 season. |
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