Astros’ Jeremy Peña Suffers Finger Fracture, Will Miss First Round of World Baseball Classic
Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña suffered a fractured finger Wednesday during a World Baseball Classic exhibition game in Santo Domingo and will miss at least the tournament’s first round. Peña, playing for the Dominican Republic in a World…
Astros’ Nate Pearson Slows Throwing Program Due to Elbow Soreness
Nate Pearson has yet to appear in a Grapefruit League game this spring, and the reason is worth monitoring closely. The Astros have slowed Pearson’s throwing program due to elbow soreness, according to MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart. Pearson underwent a…
Astros Closer Plan: Bryan Abreu Next if Josh Hader Misses Opening Day
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Josh Hader’s status for Opening Day grows more uncertain by the day, and the Houston Astros are quietly preparing contingency plans for a bullpen that looks very different without its All-Star closer. As of Saturday, Hader…
Yordan Alvarez Set for Spring Debut After Injury-Plagued 2025
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — For the first time this spring, Yordan Alvarez is scheduled to step into the batter’s box when the Houston Astros host the Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches later today. It marks Alvarez’s return to game…
Astros Prospect Lucas Spence Scratched With Neck Issue in Spring Camp
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Astros outfield prospect Lucas Spence was scratched from Thursday’s Grapefruit League lineup with a neck issue and is considered day to day. Spence, a non-roster invitee, had been earning attention early in camp for his…
Astros Place All-Star Closer Josh Hader on Injured List with Shoulder Strain
HOUSTON, Texas — The Houston Astros announced today that they have placed All-Star closer Josh Hader on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder strain. The move is retroactive to Monday, August 11, 2025. Hader, a key component of the Astros’…
Peña Returns: Astros Star Shortstop Activated, Solidifying Infield After Deadline Frenzy
BOSTON, MA – August 1, 2025 – The Houston Astros’ whirlwind trade deadline continued right into August 1st, but this time with a piece of good news from within their own ranks. All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña has been activated from the injured list…
Astros’ Mounting Injury Woes: Updated Injured List
The Houston Astros’ depth continues to be tested as their injured list expands, becoming one of the most crowded in Major League Baseball. The latest significant addition is starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., who makes his third trip to the IL…
Freak Accident Sidelines Spencer Arrighetti: Astros Pitcher Recovers from Broken Thumb
HOUSTON, TX – July 17, 2025 – Houston Astros starting pitcher Spencer Arrighetti has been out of action since early April due to a highly unusual injury: a broken right thumb sustained not on the mound, but during batting practice. The young right-hander…
Chas McCormick Continues Rehab From Oblique Strain, Nearing Return to Astros
HOUSTON, TX – July 17, 2025 – Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick continues his rehabilitation from a left oblique strain, an injury that has kept him sidelined since late May. While he’s making significant strides in his recovery, a…