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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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Shay Whitcomb Shay Whitcomb Back with Astros
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 3:02 PM
The Astros recalled Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: He's grabbing the roster spot vacated by Nick Allen (hamstring), who has landed on the 10-day injured list. Whitcomb is capable of handling every position other than center field and catcher, but he hardly played during his last stint with the big club and there's no indication things will be different this time around. |
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Nick Allen Nick Allen Shelved by hamstring strain
Mon, Jun 8, 2026, 2:58 PM
The Astros placed Allen on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left hamstring strain, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Allen had to be removed from Sunday's game against the Athletics after tweaking his hamstring while running out a grounder, and an MRI revealed a strain. It's unclear how severe the strain is, but even a mild one has the potential to keep Allen out beyond the minimum 10 days. |
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Mike Burrows Mike Burrows Hit hard in eighth loss
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 6:01 PM
Burrows (3-8) took the loss Sunday against the Athletics, allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits and two walks in five innings. He struck out three.
Analysis: Burrows has really struggled to keep the ball in the park this year, serving up two home runs in seven of his 13 starts. The 26-year-old right-hander has thrown at least five innings in all but one of his outings, but he's given up fewer than three runs just four times so far. Burrows will carry an underwhelming 5.77 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 60:28 K:BB over 73.1 innings into his next scheduled appearance in Kansas City. |
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Nick Allen Nick Allen Nursing hamstring injury
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 2:17 PM
Allen was removed from Sunday's game against the Athletics due to left hamstring discomfort.
Analysis: Allen injured his hamstring while running to first base on a single in the third inning, with Taylor Trammell entering the game as a pinch runner. The Astros should have a better sense of the severity of Allen's injury once he undergoes more tests. |
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Nick Allen Nick Allen Exits Sunday's game
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 2:10 PM
Allen was removed from Sunday's game against the Athletics due to an apparent leg injury, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Allen appeared to sustain the injury while running to first base on a single in the bottom of the third inning. He left the game with a trainer, and the Astros should have an update on Allen's status once he undergoes more tests. Taylor Trammell replaced Allen as a pinch runner, and the former will stay in the game in left field after Brice Matthews was moved to second base. |
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Jose Altuve Jose Altuve Sitting Sunday
Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 10:06 AM
Altuve is not in the Astros' starting lineup against the Athletics on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Altuve will get a rest after going 2-for-6 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in two games since being activated from the 10-day IL on Friday. Nick Allen will start at second base and bat ninth for Sunday's series finale. |
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