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Ronel Blanco Ronel Blanco Nearing rehab assignment
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 4:37 PM
Blanco (elbow) tossed 40 pitches in a simulated game Saturday and will soon start a rehab stint in the Florida Complex League, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Blanco has been sidelined all season while continuing his recovery from last June's Tommy John surgery with an internal brace. The right-hander has been throwing bullpens for a few months and progressed to facing live hitters in late May. Blanco now appears ready to return to game action in the FCL, though he isn't expected to be ready to pitch for the Astros until after the All-Star break. |
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Yainer Diaz Yainer Diaz Could return early next week
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 4:33 PM
Diaz (oblique) could rejoin the Astros during the team's series versus Detroit that begins Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Diaz has been sidelined since early May due to a left oblique strain. He began a minor-league rehab assignment June 9 and has gone 2-for-11 with a walk through three games with Triple-A Sugar Land. Diaz figures to reclaim his role as Houston's No. 1 catcher upon his return. |
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Yordan Alvarez Yordan Alvarez Homers twice Friday
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 9:04 AM
Alvarez went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six total RBI in Friday's win over the Royals.
Analysis: Alvarez slugged both homers as part of the Astros' nine-run first inning. He launched a two-run shot off Luinder Avila and later belted a grand slam off Mason Black. Alvarez is up to 24 homers on the season, and he snapped a four-game home-run drought with this impressive performance. Alvarez also owns a blistering 1.092 OPS in 70 games and 305 plate appearances this season. |
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Nate Pearson Nate Pearson Earns win Friday
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:33 AM
Pearson (1-0) earned the win Friday against the Royals with two scoreless innings. He allowed one hit and struck out one.
Analysis: Pearson did a good job finding the strike zone with 13 strikes on 15 pitches, and he made quick work of the seven batters he faced despite allowing a single to Salvador Perez in the sixth inning. Pearson hasn't allowed any runs in six of his seven outings this season and figures to continue as a middle reliever for Houston. He owns a 3.12 ERA across 8.2 innings and seven outings so far. |
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Tatsuya Imai Tatsuya Imai Gets just two outs Friday
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:28 AM
Imai didn't factor in the decision Friday against the Royals after allowing five runs on four hits and a walk across two-thirds of an inning. He struck out one.
Analysis: Imai tossed his first pitch holding a nine-run lead after the Astros' offensive explosion against Luinder Avila, but Imai wasn't much better and failed to complete the first inning. This was Imai's shortest outing of the season excluding the April 10 start against the Mariners in which he departed due to a right arm injury after recording just one out. Imai will carry a 6.43 ERA and 1.51 WHIP across nine outings into his next start, scheduled against the Tigers at home. |
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Josh Hader Josh Hader Second save of season
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:21 AM
Hader recorded his second save of the season while pitching a perfect inning in Friday's 10-8 win over the Royals. He didn't record a strikeout.
Analysis: Hader has gone 2-for-2 in save chances this season, and he looks as dominant as ever despite not making his season debut until June 3 following a left shoulder strain that kept him sidelined for the first two-plus months of the campaign. Hader owns a 7:1 K:BB in five appearances in 2026 and has yet to allow a run or a hit. |
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Jake Meyers Jake Meyers Not in Friday's lineup
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 4:30 PM
Meyers is not in the Astros' starting lineup against the Royals on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Meyers will take a seat while the Astros start Joey Loperfido, Taylor Trammell and Cam Smith in the outfield from left to right. Meyers has gone 4-for-27 (.148) with two RBI over his last nine games. |
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Raynel Delgado Raynel Delgado Contract selected
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 3:15 PM
The Astros selected Delgado's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.
Analysis: Delgado was acquired via trade from the Rays earlier this week and now has been added to the major-league roster. The infielder has slashed .250/.320/.362 with three homers and 24 steals this season at Triple-A Durham. Delgado will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game. |
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Ryan Weiss Ryan Weiss Designated for assignment
Fri, Jun 12, 2026, 3:13 PM
The Astros designated Weiss for assignment Friday.
Analysis: The Astros gave Weiss a major-league contract over the offseason after he spent time overseas, but he was sent down to Triple-A Sugar Land in early May after posting a 7.62 ERA, 2.12 WHIP and 30:20 K:BB over 26 innings. Given his $2.6 million salary, he will likely clear waivers and remain at Sugar Land. |
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Shay Whitcomb Shay Whitcomb Optioned back to minors
Thu, Jun 11, 2026, 11:13 AM
The Astros optioned Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Whitcomb homered in Wednesday's extra-innings loss to the Angels but finds himself back in the minors a day later. The Astros are off Thursday, so they will likely announce a corresponding roster move prior to Friday's game in Kansas City. |
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Jeremy Pena Jeremy Pena Resting Wednesday
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 6:07 PM
Pena isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Pena will take a day to regroup after going 0-for-10 with two walks, four strikeouts and two steals over his last three games. While he rests, Shay Whitcomb will make a start at shortstop and bat seventh. |
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Raynel Delgado Raynel Delgado Traded to Astros
Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 12:48 PM
The Astros acquired Delgado from the Rays on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Delgado has put together a .250/.320/.362 batting line with three homers and 24 steals this season at Triple-A Durham while seeing playing time at shortstop, second base and third base. The 26-year-old will report to Triple-A Sugar Land, where he will give Houston additional infield depth. |
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Taylor Trammell Taylor Trammell Taking seat Tuesday
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 5:52 PM
Trammell is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Angels.
Analysis: Trammel went 0-for-2 with in the series opener Monday versus the Angels. As he sits Tuesday, Joey Loperfido will start in left field and bat seventh. |
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Nursing forearm injury
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 12:36 PM
Single-A Fayetteville placed Pentecost on the 7-day injured list April 26 with forearm tightness, Geoff Pontes of Baseball America reports.
Analysis: Pentecost is building back up in extended spring training. The 22-year-old righty logged a 4.24 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 19 strikeouts in 17 innings across his first four pro appearances prior to the injury. |
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Yainer Diaz Yainer Diaz Beginning rehab assignment
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 11:49 AM
Diaz (oblique) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 27-year-old has been on the injured list since early May due to an oblique strain, but he's been cleared for game action after ramping up his baseball activities. Diaz had a poor start to the season offensively with a .602 OPS through 26 games, and Christian Vazquez's superior work behind the plate could mean that the Astros deploy a more even split of playing time at catcher, per Rome. |
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Joey Loperfido Joey Loperfido Rejoins big club
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 9:12 AM
The Astros recalled Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Loperfido was optioned last week after recovering from a quad strain, but he's now back in the big leagues to take the roster spot vacated by LaMonte Wade's (hamstring) placement on the injured list. The 27-year-old Loperfido will be among a handful of players in the mix for starts in left field for the Astros. |
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LaMonte Wade Jr. LaMonte Wade Jr. Placed on IL with hamstring strain
Tue, Jun 9, 2026, 9:08 AM
The Astros placed Wade on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right hamstring strain, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Wade suffered the injury during Monday's game versus the Angels while legging out a double. It's unclear at this point how severe the strain is, but even a mild one could result in longer than a minimum 10-day absence. Joey Loperfido will take Wade's spot on the active roster. |
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LaMonte Wade Jr. LaMonte Wade Jr. Departs with hamstring soreness
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 10:32 PM
Wade left Monday's game against the Angels with right hamstring soreness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Wade appeared to suffer the injury while legging out a double in the top half of the sixth inning, and he needed to come out of the game immediately after. He can be considered day-to-day until the club has a chance to evaluate him further. Brice Matthews entered the game in Wade's place. |
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Christian Vazquez Christian Vazquez Exiting starting lineup
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 5:54 PM
Vazquez is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels.
Analysis: After starting at catcher each of the last three days, Vazquez will get a break for Monday's series opener versus the Halos. Collin Price will be behind the dish and bat ninth for the Astros |
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Jake Meyers Jake Meyers Taking seat Monday
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 5:52 PM
Meyers is absent from the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Angels.
Analysis: Meyers started all three games in center field over the weekend against the Athletics, but he'll get some rest for Monday's lid lifter versus the Halos. Taylor Trammell will get the call in center field for the Astros. |
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