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Fri, Mar 27, 2026

8:12 PM - Peter Lambert (Hou) signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

6:15 PM - Enyel De Los Santos (Hou) los Santos (knee) will make a rehab appearance at Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

6:13 PM - Bennett Sousa (Hou) oblique injury has been identified as a Grade 1 strain, and he isn't expected to miss more than the minimum 15 days, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

6:09 PM - Josh Hader (Hou) (biceps) threw a bullpen Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

4:22 PM - Isaac Paredes (Hou) will bat third and DH in Friday's game against the Angels.

4:18 PM - Joey Loperfido (Hou) isn't part of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.

3:59 PM - Jake Meyers (Hou) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.

3:56 PM - Jeremy Pena (Hou) (finger) is leading off and playing shortstop Friday against the Angels.

2:37 PM - Cesar Salazar (Hou) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

7:59 PM - Hunter Brown (Hou) did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Angels, allowing four hits and four walks across 4.2 scoreless innings. He struck out nine.

1:02 PM - Josh Hader (Hou) general manager Dana Brown said Thursday that Hader (biceps) will begin facing hitters by "mid-April," Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

12:27 PM - Brice Matthews (Hou) Astros announced Wednesday that Matthews won a spot on the Opening Day roster.

12:19 PM - Joey Loperfido (Hou) will start in left field and bat sixth in Thursday's opener against the Angels.

12:14 PM - Isaac Paredes (Hou) will start at third base and bat third in Thursday's opener versus the Angels.

12:06 PM - Jeremy Pena (Hou) (finger) is not in the lineup for Thursday's opener against the Angels.

Wed, Mar 25, 2026

3:39 PM - Zach Cole (Hou) Astros optioned Cole to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.

3:00 PM - Christian Roa (Hou) Astros selected Roa's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.

2:57 PM - Christian Vazquez (Hou) Astros selected Vazquez's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.

1:35 PM - Josh Hader (Hou) Astros placed Hader (biceps) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

1:29 PM - Nate Pearson (Hou) Astros placed Pearson (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

1:23 PM - Jeremy Pena (Hou) (finger) is included on the Astros' Opening Day roster, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

1:13 PM - Hayden Wesneski (Hou) Astros placed Wesneski (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

1:02 PM - Brandon Walter (Hou) Astros placed Walter (elbow) on the 60-day injured list.

1:01 PM - Enyel De Los Santos (Hou) Astros placed Santos (knee) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

12:58 PM - Ronel Blanco (Hou) Astros placed Blanco (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday'

12:51 PM - Cesar Salazar (Hou) Astros designated Salazar for assignment Wednesday.

12:48 PM - Bennett Sousa (Hou) Astros placed Sousa (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

12:38 PM - Zach Dezenzo (Hou) Astros placed Dezenzo (elbow) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

10:18 AM - Yainer Diaz (Hou) went 1-for-2 with a pair of RBI in Tuesday's exhibition matchup against Triple-A Sugar Land.

Tue, Mar 24, 2026

4:59 PM - Cesar Salazar (Hou) did not make the Astros' Opening Day roster, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

4:56 PM - Christian Vazquez (Hou) has made the Astros' Opening Day roster as a backup catcher, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mon, Mar 23, 2026

6:29 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (Hou) has won a spot in the Astros' rotation and will make his season debut March 30 against the Red Sox, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

6:21 PM - Spencer Arrighetti (Hou) Astros optioned Arrighetti to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

4:14 PM - Jeremy Pena (Hou) (finger) took batting practice on the field at Daikin Park in Houston on Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Sun, Mar 22, 2026

4:34 PM - Zach Dezenzo (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Sunday that Dezenzo won't be part of the Opening Day roster and will remain at extended spring training to rehab his right elbow injury, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

4:31 PM - Peter Lambert (Hou) Astros informed Lambert on Sunday that he won't be included on the Opening Day roster, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

4:27 PM - Taylor Trammell (Hou) Astros reassigned Trammell to minor-league camp Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

4:22 PM - Cavan Biggio (Hou) Astros reassigned Biggio to minor-league camp Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

11:42 AM - Mike Burrows (Hou) Joe Espada said that Burrows (lower leg) will start the Astros' second game of the season Friday against the Angels, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

11:37 AM - Enyel De Los Santos (Hou) Los Santos (knee) struck out a batter and allowed one walk and no hits over a scoreless inning of relief Friday in the Astros' 7-4 loss to the Marlins in Grapefruit League play.

10:46 AM - Jeremy Pena (Hou) (finger) is hitting again Sunday as the Astros are still discussing whether he will travel with the team back to Houston, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Sat, Mar 21, 2026

3:02 PM - Mike Burrows (Hou) was removed from his Grapefruit League start against the Mets on Saturday after getting hit by a comebacker, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

12:28 PM - Jeremy Pena (Hou) (finger) began swinging a bat Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

9:38 AM - J.P. France (Hou) was informed that he will not make the Astros' Opening Day roster, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

3:08 PM - Bennett Sousa (Hou) Joe Espada announced Thursday that Sousa will begin the regular season on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique injury, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Wed, Mar 18, 2026

10:13 AM - Zach Dezenzo (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Dezenzo won't do any throwing over the next few days after his right elbow flared up while playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:05 AM - Jeremy Pena (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Pena (finger) has resumed throwing and will start swinging a bat with both hands this weekend, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Mon, Mar 16, 2026

11:33 AM - Joey Loperfido (Hou) is in the mix to start the season in Houston's Opening Day outfield, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

11:07 AM - Cristian Javier (Hou) struck out five and allowed two hits and one walk over four scoreless innings Sunday in the Astros' 1-0 win over the Marlins in Grapefruit League play.

Sun, Mar 15, 2026

2:43 PM - Jeremy Pena (Hou) (finger) is sprinting, swinging with one hand and fielding groundballs, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

10:21 AM - Enyel De Los Santos (Hou) manager Joe Espada said that De Los Santos (knee) is slated to pitch in a game Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:17 AM - Amos Willingham (Hou) Astros reassigned Willingham to minor-league camp Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:15 AM - Tom Cosgrove (Hou) Astros reassigned Cosgrove to minor-league camp Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Sat, Mar 14, 2026

2:45 PM - Cavan Biggio (Hou) (elbow) will serve as the Astros' designated hitter and bat fifth in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

1:23 PM - Zach Cole (Hou) has gone 3-for-10 with a home run in his last three Grapefruit League contests.

10:43 AM - Christian Walker (Hou) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Cardinals.

Fri, Mar 13, 2026

3:14 PM - Cristian Javier (Hou) Joe Espada said Javier (personal) will return to the Astros on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Mar 11, 2026

9:52 AM - Bryan Abreu (Hou) is expected to open the season as the Astros' closer while Josh Hader (biceps) recuperates, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

9:52 AM - Cristian Javier (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Javier will be away from the club for the next few days while tending to a personal matter, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

9:43 AM - Josh Hader (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Hader (biceps) will begin the season on the injured list, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Mar 10, 2026

11:25 AM - Josh Hader (Hou) (biceps) said that it was "all positives" during a 15-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

9:52 AM - Jayden Murray (Hou) Astros optioned Murray to minor-league camp Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Mar 09, 2026

11:48 AM - Hunter Brown (Hou) pitched four scoreless innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, issuing just two walks while striking out nine.

11:43 AM - Cam Smith (Hou) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Nationals.

9:59 AM - Josh Hader (Hou) (biceps) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Mar 08, 2026

5:41 PM - Enyel De Los Santos (Hou) Los Santos (knee) is expected to complete one more bullpen session before facing hitters in live batting practice Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:25 AM - Jason Alexander (Hou) Astros optioned Alexander to minor-league camp Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Sat, Mar 07, 2026

10:04 AM - Carlos Correa (Hou) (neck) will resume playing in the Grapefruit League on Monday against the Cardinals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

8:08 AM - Christian Vazquez (Hou) agreed to a minor-league contract with the Astros on Saturday that includes an invitation to spring training, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Fri, Mar 06, 2026

1:45 PM - Carlos Correa (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Friday on Foul Territory that Correa (neck) would move to shortstop if Jeremy Pena (finger) isn't available Opening Day.

1:38 PM - Isaac Paredes (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Friday on Foul Territory that, if Jeremy Pena (finger) isn't ready for Opening Day, Carlos Correa (neck) would shift to shortstop and Paredes would start at third base.

9:57 AM - Carlos Correa (Hou) was scratched from Friday's Grapefruit League lineup versus the Nationals due to stiffness on the right side of his neck, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

3:08 PM - Jeremy Pena (Hou) was diagnosed with a fracture in the tip of his right ring finger Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

10:10 AM - Cavan Biggio (Hou) (elbow) could make his Grapefruit League debut next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:07 AM - Enyel De Los Santos (Hou) Los Santos (knee) will make his Grapefruit League debut next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:05 AM - Josh Hader (Hou) (biceps) will throw a bullpen session early next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:02 AM - Miguel Ullola (Hou) Astros optioned Ullola to minor-league camp Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

9:59 AM - Colton Gordon (Hou) Astros optioned Gordon to minor-league camp Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

9:55 AM - Jeremy Pena (Hou) (finger) will visit a hand specialist Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Mar 03, 2026

3:01 PM - Josh Hader (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Hader (biceps) could throw a bullpen session next week, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

2:55 PM - Enyel De Los Santos (Hou) Los Santos (knee) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

2:53 PM - Nate Pearson (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that the team will "slow down" Pearson's throwing program after the pitcher felt soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow during his last bullpen session, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mon, Mar 02, 2026

11:20 AM - Lucas Spence (Hou) (neck) will start in left field and bat seventh in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

8:16 AM - Jake Meyers (Hou) (back) is starting in center field and batting sixth Monday against the Nationals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

8:13 AM - Yordan Alvarez (Hou) is starting at designated hitter and batting second Monday against the Nationals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Sun, Mar 01, 2026

1:23 PM - Spencer Arrighetti (Hou) allowed four runs on three hits and a walk across two innings in Friday's Grapefruit League matchup with Washington. He struck out four.

12:46 PM - Brice Matthews (Hou) went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's Grapefruit League game versus the Pirates.

12:35 PM - Isaac Paredes (Hou) went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Pirates.

Sat, Feb 28, 2026

10:35 AM - Enyel De Los Santos (Hou) Los Santos (knee) is expected to begin throwing bullpen sessions sometime next week, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

10:28 AM - Jake Meyers (Hou) (back) is likely to resume playing in Grapefruit League games Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Fri, Feb 27, 2026

5:25 PM - Jake Meyers (Hou) was scratched from the lineup for Friday's Grapefruit League game against Washington due to back spasms, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

1:59 PM - Ryan Weiss (Hou) delivered 2.1 scoreless innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League matchup with the Mets, allowing a hit and a pair of walks.

1:48 PM - Tatsuya Imai (Hou) started Thursday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Mets, allowing one hit in a scoreless inning.

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

10:35 AM - Josh Hader (Hou) (biceps) played catch off the mound Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

10:31 AM - Yordan Alvarez (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Alvarez will make his Grapefruit League debut next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:27 AM - Lucas Spence (Hou) was scratched from Thursday's Grapefruit League lineup against the Cardinals due to a neck injury, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Wed, Feb 25, 2026

10:00 AM - Jason Alexander (Hou) allowed four runs on five hits and a walk across two-thirds of an inning in Tuesday's Grapefruit League matchup with the Mets. He struck out one.

Tue, Feb 24, 2026

11:34 AM - Yainer Diaz (Hou) (foot) will be the designated hitter Wednesday and will start at catcher in Friday's Grapefruit League game, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

11:30 AM - Yordan Alvarez (Hou) will not make his spring debut until "a little bit later" due to normal buildup, per manager Joe Espada, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Mon, Feb 23, 2026

11:36 AM - AJ Blubaugh (Hou) is a candidate to fill one of the Astros' final two rotation spots, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

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