9:46 AM - Ben Gamel (HOU) (back) started in right field and went 1-for-3 in Friday's 6-4 loss to the Cardinals in Grapefruit League play.

9:42 AM - Christian Walker (HOU) (oblique) said Sunday that he won't swing a bat for a few days before beginning a hitting progression later on during the upcoming week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

7:09 PM - Jalen Beeks (HOU) signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

3:21 PM - Luis Garcia (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Friday that Garcia (elbow) could throw a live batting practice session soon, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

3:18 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Friday that McCullers (forearm) is "really, really close" to pitching in a game, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

3:13 PM - Ryan Gusto (HOU) Astros optioned Gusto to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

3:11 PM - Christian Walker (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Friday that an MRI on Walker's left oblique did not show a "strain or anything that we are concerned about," Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

2:13 PM - Shawn Dubin (HOU) (shoulder) will resume playing catch Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

2:11 PM - Kaleb Ort (HOU) (oblique) has progressed to flat-ground throwing, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

2:05 PM - Christian Walker (HOU) said Thursday that he underwent an ultrasound on his left oblique but is waiting for the inflammation to subside before having additional imaging done, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

12:15 PM - Alimber Santa (HOU) Astros list Santa (undisclosed) on the roster for their March 14 Spring Breakout game against Nationals prospects.

12:12 PM - Jacob Melton (HOU) (back) is listed on Houston's roster for its March 14 Spring Breakout game versus Washington prospects.

9:52 AM - Jeremy Pena (HOU) has focused on being more selective with his swings this spring, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

12:07 PM - Christian Walker (HOU) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup versus the Cardinals due to left oblique soreness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:19 AM - Mauricio Dubon (HOU) is expected to serve as the Astros' starting second baseman to begin the 2025 season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

12:17 PM - Hunter Brown (HOU) allowed a hit and two walks across two scoreless innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against St. Louis, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

12:13 PM - Jon Singleton (HOU) made a few strong defensive plays in Friday's Grapefruit League game, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

11:59 AM - Isaac Paredes (HOU) hit second and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

10:17 AM - Jose Altuve (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Monday that the plan "right now" is for Altuve to be the team's primary left fielder Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

9:43 AM - Ben Gamel (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Monday that Gamel (back) should be ready to return to Grapefruit League action Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

9:36 AM - Jacob Melton (HOU) Astros reassigned Melton, Tommy Sacco, Miguel Palma, Aaron Brown and Jose Fleury to minor-league camp Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

9:56 AM - Luis Garcia (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Friday that Garcia (elbow) hit 90 mph during a bullpen session Thursday and is getting close to facing hitters, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

12:09 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) will throw live a live batting practice session Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

9:59 AM - Chase Jaworsky (HOU) (undisclosed) is listed as an available bench option Wednesday for the Astros' Grapefruit League game against the Mets, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

9:52 AM - Jose Altuve (HOU) will make his Grapefruit League debut in left field for the Astros on Friday versus the Cardinals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

9:24 AM - Cam Smith (HOU) cranked a two-run home run and a solo blast in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game versus the Mets.

10:33 AM - Glenn Otto (HOU) Astros reassigned Otto (shoulder) and Ray Gaither (shoulder) to minor-league camp Tuesday, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

10:26 AM - Pedro Leon (HOU) has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left MCL strain, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:24 AM - Shawn Dubin (HOU) will be shut down after being diagnosed with right shoulder inflammation, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:18 AM - Jose Altuve (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Altuve will make his Grapefruit League debut in left field later this week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

9:54 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) will be cleared for live batting practice if he gets through a bullpen session Monday with no issues, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

9:51 AM - Kaleb Ort (HOU) (oblique) is doing some throwing in the batting cage off a screen, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

9:48 AM - Pedro Leon (HOU) will undergo an MRI on his injured left knee, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

9:39 AM - Shawn Dubin (HOU) is headed back to Houston to undergo an MRI on his right shoulder, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

12:13 PM - Pedro Leon (HOU) was scratched from Sunday's Grapefruit League game due to left knee discomfort, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

10:21 AM - Taylor Trammell (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Sunday that Trammell's right calf strain is "pretty significant," Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

9:38 AM - Luis Castro (HOU) signed a minor-league contract with the Astros in November that includes an invitation to spring training.

9:40 AM - Taylor Trammell (HOU) was diagnosed with a right calf strain Saturday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:31 AM - Luis Garcia (HOU) (elbow) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

2:02 PM - Josh Hader (HOU) worked this offseason on limiting his movements before his windup in an effort to not tip his pitches, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

10:06 AM - Jose Altuve (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Altuve will play left field in first Grapefruit League game this spring, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

9:53 AM - Jacob Melton (HOU) is dealing with mid-back soreness, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

11:16 PM - Brendan Rodgers (HOU) signed a one-year contract with the Astros on Tuesday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

9:47 AM - Kaleb Ort (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Ort experienced left oblique soreness following a recent bullpen session and won't throw for a few days, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

10:18 AM - Bennett Sousa (HOU) (shoulder) confirmed Sunday that he's fully healthy and has completed his recovery from the season-ending thoracic outlet syndrome surgery he underwent in April, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

10:05 AM - Rafael Montero (HOU) reported to Astros camp Monday after previously dealing with visa issues, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

9:44 AM - Shawn Dubin (HOU) Joe Espada said Saturday that Dubin reported shoulder discomfort upon reporting for spring training, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

11:38 AM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm) hopes to pitch in Grapefruit League games toward the end of spring training, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

9:42 AM - Rafael Montero (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Friday that Montero has yet to report to camp due to visa issues but is expected in a few days, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

1:03 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) said Thursday that the Astros have yet to approach him or his agent regarding a contract extension, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

10:52 AM - Luis Guillorme (HOU) Astros signed Guillorme to a minor-league contract Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

1:40 PM - Jacob Melton (HOU) could push to make the Opening Day roster in 2025, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com suggests.

1:31 PM - Colton Gordon (HOU) will serve as a rotational depth option for the Astros in 2025, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

1:17 PM - Ryan Gusto (HOU) will have the chance to compete for the fifth rotation spot for Houston, but he is more likely to establish himself as a depth option, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

1:06 PM - Hayden Wesneski (HOU) is expected to begin the 2025 season in Houston's rotation, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

3:42 PM - Jose Altuve (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Altuve has been working out in left field for the last two weeks, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

12:24 PM - Jose Altuve (HOU) general manager Dana Brown said Tuesday that Altuve could get some reps in left field in addition to second base this season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

10:05 AM - Bryan Lavastida (HOU) Astros signed Lavastida to a minor-league contract Jan. 16.

9:52 AM - Zach Dezenzo (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Saturday at the team's FanFest event that Dezenzo will play a lot in left field during spring training, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

4:01 PM - Cristian Javier (HOU) (elbow) said during an Astros FanFest event Saturday that he's targeting to return from the injured list after the All-Star break, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

12:56 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) manager Dana Brown said Saturday that McCullers (forearm) will not be ready for the start of the regular season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

12:42 PM - Luis Garcia (HOU) manager Dana Brown said Saturday that Garcia (elbow) will not be ready for Opening Day, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

7:38 PM - Yordan Alvarez (HOU) said that he is 100 percent healthy heading into the 2025 season, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

11:19 AM - Cam Smith (HOU) Astros have extended Smith an invitation to big-league camp during spring training, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

12:36 PM - J.P. France (HOU) (shoulder) will expand his flat-ground throwing program to 90 feet Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

9:33 AM - Tyler Ivey (HOU) is attempting a return to baseball after retiring in May of 2022, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

3:49 PM - Lance McCullers Jr. (HOU) (forearm/elbow) has resumed throwing off a mound and is hoping to return sometime early on in the 2025 season, MLB.com reports.

3:44 PM - Jeremy Pena (HOU) agreed to a one-year, $4.1 million contract with the Astros to avoid arbitration Thursday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

3:17 PM - Jake Meyers (HOU) Astros and Meyers avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.3 million contract Thursday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

3:14 PM - Bryan Abreu (HOU) Astros and Abreu avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.45 million contract Thursday, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

2:17 PM - Chas McCormick (HOU) Astros and McCormick avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.4 million contract Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

1:56 PM - Isaac Paredes (HOU) agreed to a one-year, $6.625 million contract with the Astros on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

12:32 PM - Mauricio Dubon (HOU) Astros and Dubon avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $5 million contract Thursday, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

6:17 PM - Luis Garcia (HOU) (elbow) signed a one-year, $1.875 million contract with the Astros on Wednesday to avoid arbitration, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

12:53 PM - Zack Short (HOU) Astros signed Short to a minor-league contract Monday.

9:53 PM - Miguel Castro (HOU) agreed to a minor-league contract with Houston on Monday, which includes an invitation to major-league spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

5:49 PM - Grae Kessinger (HOU) Astros designated Kessinger for assignment Monday, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

1:05 PM - Christian Walker (HOU) Astros agreed to terms on a three-year, $60 million contract with Walker on Friday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

2:58 PM - Cam Smith (HOU) Astros acquired Smith, Isaac Paredes and Hayden Wesneski from the Cubs on Friday in exchange for Kyle Tucker, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

2:53 PM - Hayden Wesneski (HOU) Astros acquired Wesneski, Isaac Paredes and Cam Smith from the Cubs on Friday in exchange for Kyle Tucker, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

2:49 PM - Isaac Paredes (HOU) Astros acquired Paredes, Hayden Wesneski and Cam Smith from the Cubs on Friday in exchange for Kyle Tucker, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

11:26 AM - Joe Hudson (HOU) Astros signed Hudson to a minor-league contract Dec. 9.

5:51 PM - Yordan Alvarez (HOU) Joe Espada said Monday that he would like to "cut back" on Alvarez's playing time in left field for the 2025 season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

2:03 PM - Colton Gordon (HOU) Astros selected Gordon's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

10:51 PM - Steven Okert (HOU) signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Nov. 5.

3:33 PM - Taylor Trammell (HOU) Astros acquired Trammell from the Yankees on Monday, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.

9:22 AM - Mauricio Dubon (HOU) will undergo surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

11:54 AM - Jose Urquidy (HOU) general manager Dana Brown said Thursday that Urquidy (elbow) is projected to return in late July next season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

11:49 AM - Cristian Javier (HOU) general manager Dana Brown said Thursday that Javier (elbow) is projected to return in late July of next season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

11:02 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) said Wednesday that he planned to continue his major-league career in 2025, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

11:24 AM - Jon Singleton (HOU) is not in the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series versus the Tigers, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

11:21 AM - Jake Meyers (HOU) is not in the lineup Wednesday for Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

10:57 AM - Yusei Kikuchi (HOU) is slated to start Thursday in Game 3 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Tigers, assuming he's not needed in relief in Game 2 on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

6:02 PM - Hunter Brown (HOU) will start Wednesday in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series against the Tigers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

11:11 AM - Chas McCormick (HOU) Astros activated McCormick (hand) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

11:07 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) is not on the Astros' roster for the American League Wild Card Series versus the Tigers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

10:54 AM - Yordan Alvarez (HOU) (knee) will start at designated hitter and bat second Tuesday in Game 1 of the American League Wild Card Series versus the Tigers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

2:46 PM - Framber Valdez (HOU) will start Game 1 of the wild-card series versus the Tigers on Tuesday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

2:33 PM - Chas McCormick (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Monday that McCormick (hand) should be "ready to go" for the wild-card series against the Tigers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

2:29 PM - Yordan Alvarez (HOU) (knee) will do some hitting and running Monday at Minute Maid Park to test out his potential availability for the wild-card series, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.