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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 be making a second straight turn through the Houston 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 limiting the Rockies to 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 of Monday's start, but the tests evidently turned up nothing too concerning. Bolton 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 longer-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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Cristian Javier Cristian Javier Lands on injured list
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 4:17 PM
The Astros placed Javier on the 15-day injured list Friday with a Grade 2 strain in his right shoulder, retroactive to Thursday.
Analysis: Javier's shoulder forced him to come out of his start Wednesday after just one inning, and he's likely to spend an extended period of time on the injured list now that he's been officially diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain. J.P. France was selected from Triple-A Sugar Land to add to Houston's bullpen depth, and AJ Blubaugh could be a candidate to move into the Astros' rotation after entering for Javier on Wednesday. |
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J.P. France J.P. France Contract selected Friday
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 4:16 PM
The Astros selected France's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.
Analysis: To make room on the 40-man roster for France, the Astros transferred Ronel Blanco (elbow) to the 60-day injured list. France has pitched in three games out of the bullpen for Sugar Land this season, logging an 8:1 K:BB across 5.1 scoreless innings. He'll slide into a relief role for Houston. |
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Spencer Arrighetti Spencer Arrighetti Stellar numbers at Triple-A
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 12:51 PM
Arrighetti boasts a 1.26 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 20:6 K:BB over 14.1 innings in his first three starts with Triple-A Sugar Land.
Analysis: Arrighetti covered six innings his last time out Thursday, fanning seven batters in the process. The right-hander failed to land a spot in the Astros' rotation out of spring training, but with Hunter Brown (shoulder) and Cristian Javier (shoulder) going down since then, Arrighetti could get his chance as soon as next week at home against the Rockies. Arrighetti's control problems can make him volatile, but the strikeout upside of the 26-year-old makes him a worthy stash in deeper fantasy leagues. |
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Taylor Trammell Taylor Trammell Joining Astros
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 10:40 AM
Trammell will join the Astros in Seattle on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The presence of Trammell suggests Jake Meyers (back) could be slated to miss some time, though it's unclear at this point whether Trammell will be added to the roster or simply be on the taxi squad. Trammell slashed just .197/.296/.333over 52 contests for Houston in 2025. |
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J.P. France J.P. France Will be added to roster
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 9:49 AM
The Astros are expected to add France to their active roster prior to Friday's game in Seattle, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: France was removed from the Astros' 40-man roster prior to spring training but has found his way back onto it by tossing 5.1 scoreless innings with an 8:1 K:BB at Triple-A Sugar Land. The right-hander will provide the Houston bullpen with some length. |
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Cristian Javier Cristian Javier Leaves outing with shoulder injury
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 2:58 PM
Javier was lifted from Wednesday's start in Colorado after just one inning due to right shoulder tightness, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: AJ Blubaugh was warming in the Astros' bullpen before Javier even took the field before the second inning, so it seems the club knew something was off. Javier then threw a warm-up pitch, motioned to the dugout and eventually exited, with Blubaugh entering the game. If Javier needs to go on the injured list, Blubaugh is a candidate to absorb his rotation spot. |
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