Astros Acquire Daulton Varsho for Spencer Arrighetti
The Houston Astros addressed their outfield need at the trade deadline Monday, acquiring Gold Glove center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. The…
Ten Years Later, Yordan Alvarez Trade Remains Astros Masterpiece
Ten years ago Saturday, the Houston Astros completed a trade that has become one of the most consequential in franchise history, acquiring 19-year-old prospect Yordan Alvarez from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for veteran reliever Josh Fields. At…
Lance McCullers Designated for Assignment by Brewers
Less than two weeks after the Houston Astros traded him, Lance McCullers Jr.’s stint with the Milwaukee Brewers appears to be over. The Brewers designated McCullers for assignment Sunday after recalling right-hander Garrett Stallings from Triple-A…
End of an Era: Astros Trade Lance McCullers
Lance McCullers Jr.’s time in Houston has come to an end. The Astros traded the 32-year-old right-hander, along with left-hander Colton Gordon and cash, to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday in exchange for minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder,…
Astros Move Lance McCullers in Deadline Deal
The Astros are finalizing a trade that will send right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., along with left-hander Colton Gordon, to the Milwaukee Brewers, according to multiple reports Wednesday. McCullers waived the no-trade protection in his contract to allow…
Brewers Acquire Braden Shewmake From Astros
Braden Shewmake is now a Milwaukee Brewer. The Astros designated the infielder for assignment on July 10, and Milwaukee acquired him for cash considerations on July 12, giving the Brewers infield depth while David Hamilton works through a left hamstring…
Astros Lose Versatile Infielder Ramón UrÃas to Cardinals
The Houston Astros’ infield depth shifted Saturday when free agent Ramón UrÃas agreed to a one-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal first reported the agreement: a $2 million contract that includes $1.5 million guaranteed in…
Joey Loperfido Returns Home: Astros Re-Acquire Fan Favorite in Trade with Blue Jays
The Houston Astros brought back a familiar face Friday, re-acquiring outfielder Joey Loperfido from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Jesús Sánchez in a swap of left-handed-hitting outfielders. The trade marks an emotional homecoming for Loperfido,…
Astros Add Pitching Depth With Kai-Wei Teng Trade
The Houston Astros acquired right-handed pitcher Kai-Wei Teng from the San Francisco Giants on Thursday in exchange for minor league catcher Jancel Villarroel. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the Astros designated J.P. France for assignment. The…
Astros Acquire Right-Hander Mike Burrows in Three-Team Trade with Pirates, Rays
HOUSTON, TX – December 20, 2025 – The Houston Astros completed a three-team trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, acquiring right-handed starting pitcher Mike Burrows from Pittsburgh. In the multi-player deal, the…