Christian Roa Makes Astros Roster After Years in Minors
HOUSTON — When the Astros finalized their 2026 roster, one of the quieter stories belonged to Christian Roa. The 26-year-old right-hander arrived in West Palm Beach as a non-roster invitee, a December minor league signing who had spent years moving…
Jeremy Peña Nearing Return as Astros Open Season Without Shortstop
HOUSTON — Jeremy Peña wasn’t in the Astros’ Opening Day lineup, but his absence should be brief. The All-Star shortstop, who fractured the tip of his right ring finger on March 4 during a World Baseball Classic exhibition with the Dominican Republic,…
7 Things to Do for Astros Opening Weekend (2026 Guide)
Opening Weekend at Daikin Park is almost here, and the energy around the Astros is building. With big crowds expected and a lot happening around the ballpark, a little preparation can make all the difference. Here are seven things to do before the Astros…
Meet the 2026 Houston Astros: Roster, Starters, and Key Names
The waiting is over. The Houston Astros have finalized their 2026 roster, and after one of the more eventful springs in recent memory, the group set to open the season is official. Pitchers (13) Bryan Abreu, AJ Blubaugh, Hunter Brown, Mike Burrows,…
Peter Lambert Opts Out of Astros Deal, Leaves Organization
HOUSTON — Peter Lambert will not be heading to Sugar Land after all. The right-hander requested and was granted his release from his minor-league deal Tuesday, manager Joe Espada confirmed, exercising an opt-out clause after the Astros informed him over…
Astros Name Christian Vázquez Backup Catcher Ahead of Opening Day
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros have made their final decision behind the plate. Manager Joe Espada announced Tuesday that veteran Christian Vázquez will serve as the backup catcher on Houston’s Opening Day roster, ending a spring-long competition with…
Astros Rotation 2026: Lance McCullers Jr. Wins Fifth Starter Spot
HOUSTON — The Houston Astros have finalized their starting rotation for the 2026 season, and Lance McCullers Jr. is back in it. Manager Joe Espada confirmed Monday that McCullers will serve as Houston’s fifth starter, earning the final rotation spot over…
José Altuve’s 20-Year Astros Journey: One Uniform, One Career
At 16, Jose Altuve showed up at a Houston Astros tryout camp in Maracay, Venezuela and was turned away. Two decades later, he’s still here—and still producing. Scouts initially declined to let him participate and questioned whether he had…
Astros Begin Breaking Camp: Lambert, Trammell Among First Cuts
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros began trimming their roster on the final day of spring camp, informing right-hander Peter Lambert he will not make the Opening Day roster while reassigning outfielder Taylor Trammell, infielder Cavan Biggio, and…
Taylor Trammell Bet on Himself — Now the Astros May Have to Bet on Him Too
In December, the Houston Astros told Taylor Trammell he wasn’t worth protecting. They removed him from the 40-man roster and sent him outright to Triple-A Sugar Land. He could have walked. He chose to stay. Four days from Opening Day, that decision is…