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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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Jake Meyers Jake Meyers Exits game with back tightness
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 2:50 PM
Meyers was removed from Wednesday's game versus the Rockies in the second inning with lower-back tightness, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Meyers checked his swing on a Michael Lorenzen pitch but tweaked something in the process. He will likely be sent for an MRI to gain more clarity on the injury. Should Meyers have to miss time, Joey Loperfido and Brice Matthews are candidates for more playing time in center field. |
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Yainer Diaz Yainer Diaz Resting Wednesday
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 1:22 PM
Diaz is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: After starting in each of Houston's last five games, Diaz will get a much-needed breather as the Astros wrap up their series in Colorado with a day game after a night game. Christian Vazquez will handle catching duties Wednesday. |
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Carlos Correa Carlos Correa Sitting out again with illness
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 12:40 PM
Correa is absent from the lineup for a second straight day Wednesday in Colorado due to an illness, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Correa wasn't at the ballpark at all Tuesday, but he was present Wednesday and went through a light workout. He could be available off the bench for the series finale, but Correa will aim to return to the Astros' starting lineup Friday in Seattle after his team is idle Thursday. Isaac Paredes will handle third base duties again Wednesday. |
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Christian Walker Christian Walker Launches third homer
Wed, Apr 8, 2026, 9:23 AM
Walker went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to the Rockies.
Analysis: Walker's opposite-field blast off Kyle Freeland in the second inning proved to be the Astros' lone run in the defeat. The first baseman has gotten off to a fast start this season, logging at least one hit in 10 of his first 12 games. In his last four contests, Walker's gone 7-for-19 with three home runs and a 1.323 OPS. |
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Mike Burrows Mike Burrows Gets little run support in loss
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 11:24 PM
Burrows (1-2) took the loss against Colorado on Tuesday, pitching 5.1 innings during which he allowed three runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out three batters.
Analysis: Burrows' big mistake was serving up a two-run homer to Willi Castro in the fourth inning. Aside from that, he scattered several hits but benefitted from two double plays and gave up just one additional run. However, Houston eked out just one run of support, sending Burrows to his second loss through three starts. The right-hander will carry a 5.63 ERA and 15:6 K:BB across 16 innings into his next outing, which is tentatively scheduled to come against the Mariners in Seattle. |
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Carlos Correa Carlos Correa Resting Tuesday
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 4:49 PM
Correa isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
Analysis: Correa is slashing .283/.360/.489 against southpaws since 2024, but he'll step out of the lineup Tuesday despite left-hander Kyle Freeland taking the mound for Colorado. Isaac Paredes will man the hot corner instead and bat fourth. |
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Hunter Brown Hunter Brown Has Grade 2 shoulder strain
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 3:31 PM
Brown has been diagnosed with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain and will be shut down from throwing "for a few weeks."
Analysis: Brown will have to get built back up following the shutdown period, so he is looking at a lengthy absence even if he doesn't encounter any setbacks. The right-hander had gotten off to an excellent start this season before getting hurt, yielding just one run with a 17:6 K:BB over 10.2 innings covering two outings. |
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Cam Smith Cam Smith Stays hot in loss
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 12:47 PM
Smith went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Monday's 9-7 loss to the Rockies.
Analysis: Smith has been on fire at the plate early in the season. He extended his hit streak to seven games Monday, going 10-for-24 (.417) with three homers, two stolen bases and a 1.375 OPS in that span. After slashing .236/.312/.358 with nine homers and eight steals across 493 regular-season plate appearances as a rookie in 2025, Smith has claimed an everyday role in Houston's outfield thanks to his fast start this year. |
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Ryan Weiss Ryan Weiss Crumbles in long relief
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 11:07 PM
Weiss (0-1) took the loss against Colorado on Monday, allowing seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking out four batters over 2.2 innings.
Analysis: Cody Bolton (back) got the spot start Monday but was pulled after allowing three straight hitters to reach base in the bottom of the fifth inning. Weiss entered and allowed all three inherited runners to score -- along with five more before the frame was over. The right-hander yielded one more run on a Troy Johnston solo homer in the sixth before ending his outing by striking out the side in the seventh. Weiss entered the game having allowed just one run across six innings on the season, but his ERA now sits at 7.27 following Monday's disastrous appearance. |
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Cody Bolton Cody Bolton Headed for imaging
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 10:53 PM
Bolton is being sent for precautionary imaging after he was struck by a comebacker during Monday's start against the Rockies, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. He didn't factor into the decision after allowing two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out five over 4.1 innings.
Analysis: Bolton was able to remain in the game after being hit in the back with a line drive that registered at 102 mph off the bat during the first inning, but the club will take a closer look to ensure he avoided injury. The right-hander can be considered day-to-day until Houston has another update to share. |
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Shay Whitcomb Shay Whitcomb Headed back to Triple-A
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 4:14 PM
The Astros optioned Whitcomb to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.
Analysis: Whitcomb was up with the big club during its weekend series versus the Athletics while Isaac Paredes was away on the bereavement list. With Paredes returning to the active roster ahead of Monday's game in Colorado, Whitcomb will head back to Sugar Land. |
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Enyel De Los Santos Enyel De Los Santos Returns from IL
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 4:08 PM
The Astros activated De Los Santos (knee) from the 15-day injured list Monday.
Analysis: De Los Santos got a late start to the season due to a right knee strain, but he's ready to go after making four scoreless rehab appearances. The right-hander will operate in a middle relief role for Houston. |
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Isaac Paredes Isaac Paredes Reinstated from bereavement list
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 4:06 PM
The Astros activated Paredes (personal) from the bereavement list Monday.
Analysis: Paredes was away for the weekend series against the Athletics but is back in time for the start of the Astros' three-game series in Colorado. He's out of the lineup Monday, and given the Astros' glut of infielders, Paredes faces an uncertain playing-time outlook. The 27-year-old is sporting a .227/.346/.409 batting line and 2:6 BB:K across his first 26 plate appearances this season. |
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Rolddy Munoz Dropped from 40-man roster
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 12:59 PM
The Astros designated Munoz for assignment Monday.
Analysis: A Rule 5 selection over the winter, Munoz won a spot in the Houston bullpen coming out of spring training but will wind up losing his spot on the 40-man roster less than two weeks into the season after yielding seven earned runs over four innings across three appearances. Assuming he clears waivers, Houston will need to offer the 25-year-old righty back to Cincinnati. |
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Jake Meyers Jake Meyers Swats first home run of season
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 9:41 PM
Meyers went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Sunday's 12-10 loss to the Athletics.
Analysis: Meyers led off the eighth inning with a homer, his first of the season. The center fielder came into the game hitting .192 with one extra-base hit. He's now slashing .233/.333/.367 with the one home run, four RBI, five runs scored, one stolen base and a 4:7 BB:K across 36 plate appearances. |
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Christian Walker Christian Walker Hits another homer Sunday
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 9:33 PM
Walker went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and a walk in Sunday's 12-10 loss to the Athletics.
Analysis: Walker hit a two-run homer off J.T. Ginn in the top of the seventh inning to tie the game 5-5. It was Walker's second home run in as many days and second of the season. He's now slashing .324/.405/.649 with eight extra-base hits, 11 RBI, seven runs scored and a 5:7 BB:K across 40 plate appearances to begin the season. |
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Cam Smith Cam Smith Drives in three, steals base Sunday
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 9:29 PM
Smith went 2-for-5 with three RBI, one walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 12-10 loss to the Athletics.
Analysis: Smith walked and stole his third base of the season in the fourth inning, drove in a run with a single in the fifth and singled home a pair in the eighth to tie the game 9-9. After a slow start to the season, Smith has a six-game hitting streak and is 8-for-20 with two home runs, five RBI and four runs scored during that time. Smith is now slashing .273/.400/485 across 40 plate appearances. |
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Carlos Correa Carlos Correa Reaches three times, steals base
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 9:23 PM
Correa went 2-for-5 with an RBI, two runs scored, a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 12-10 loss to the Athletics.
Analysis: Correa struck out in each of his first two plate appearances but walked and stole a base before scoring on a Cam Smith single in the fifth. He singled and scored in the seventh and singled home a run in the top of the 10th inning to give Houston a 10-9 lead. Through 10 games this season, Correa is slashing .263/.349/.368 with one home run, eight RBI, eight runs scored, one stolen base and a 5:6 BB:K across 43 trips to the plate. |
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Yordan Alvarez Yordan Alvarez Slugs fourth home run Sunday
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 9:12 PM
Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and two walks in Sunday's 12-10 loss to the Athletics.
Analysis: Alvarez took Jacob Lopez deep in the fifth inning to get the scoring started in this one. It was Alvarez's fourth long ball of the season, and he's now driven in 10 runs. One of the hottest hitters in baseball through the first week-and-a-half, Alvarez owns a robust .400/.578/.900 slash line with 10 runs scored, one stolen base and a 12:6 BB:K across 45 trips to the plate. He's taken six walks over his last two games. |
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