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about 9 hours ago
Lambert’s latest quality start featured six strikeouts and one walk, but it’s a little concerning that his velocity was down; he averaged 93.5 mph with his fastball, 1.2 mph off his season average. He’d already gone from 95.3 and 95.1 mph in his first two starts to 94.3 and 94.4 mph in his previous two starts, so this is looking like a trend. He’s not a bad play this weekend against the Rangers, but this doesn’t really seem like the time to go pick him up.
HOU • Infielder • #15
about 9 hours ago
With Carlos Correa out for the season, Paredes figures to have third base all to himself in Houston the rest of the way, making him a perfectly fine option as a third baseman or corner infielder in mixed leagues. He’s hitting .271 with three homers right now, and the home run pace still figures to pick up.
HOU • Infielder • #1
about 18 hours ago
Technically, Correa tore the peroneus brevis tendon in his left ankle. The 31-year-old infielder suffered the injury during pregame batting practice last week. His absence means Isaac Paredes will handle the hot corner for the remainder of the year, which is undoubtedly a boost to his fantasy appeal.
Source: Matt Kawahara
HOU • Pitcher • #66
1 day ago
Teng struck out one and walked one, throwing 63 pitches as the Astros’ rotation continues to battle through a long list of injuries. Tatsuya Imai’s return this week should help, but Teng is likely to still be used as part of a six-man rotation. His next start lines up at home against the Rangers.
HOU • Outfielder • #27
1 day ago
Altuve has managed to score 24 runs this season, but through a little more than a month, he’s having his worst offensive performance since 2020. The primary culprit seems to be a sharp spike in his grounder rate. The Astros will return home for a seven-game week against the Mariners and Rangers.
HOU •
2 days ago
Imai has continued to struggle with his command during his minor league rehab assignment, so fantasy managers are going to want to take a wait-and-see approach here before considering deploying the 28-year-old right-hander in lineups. Imai registered a troublesome 7.27 ERA, 2.08 WHIP and a 13/11 K/BB ratio over 8 2/3 innings in his first three starts for the Astros before landing on the injured list.
Source: Chandler Rome
HOU • 3B
3 days ago
Shewmake, starting at shortstop on Saturday with both Carlos Correa and Jeremy Peña sidelined, put the Astros on the board for their only run with a solo homer off Chase Burns in the fifth inning. The 28-year-old infielder’s time with the team could be limited with Jeremy Peña (hamstring) nearing a rehab assignment.
HOU • Pitcher • #41
3 days ago
Arrighetti had tossed four scoreless innings, stranding two base runners, until running into trouble in the fifth. The Reds got to him for three runs, one earned, on three hits, two walks, and an error. He returned for the sixth and recorded two outs before his day was done at 93 pitches. He struck out five. The 26-year-old right-hander will take a 1.88 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, and a 30/17 K/BB ratio across 28 2/3 innings into a start against the Mariners in Houston on Thursday.
HOU • Infielder • #3
3 days ago
Astros manager Joe Espada said Friday that Peña could begin a minor league rehab assignment in the next couple days. The 28-year-old shortstop has been out recovering from a hamstring strain since April 13. He figures to make it back to Houston’s lineup at some point in the next week or two.
Source: Matt Kawahara
HOU • Outfielder • #31
3 days ago
Thomas will report to Triple-A Sugar Land as organizational depth for Houston after getting into three games with the Mariners last year. The 26-year-old has hit .260/.313/.328 with two homers and six steals in 31 games at the Triple-A level this season.
HOU • Pitcher • #58
3 days ago
The procedural move doesn’t change anything from a return timeline standpoint as Brown continues to work his way back from a shoulder ailment that will keep him on the shelf until at least early June. The 27-year-old fantasy ace has thrown a couple bullpen sessions recently and should be ready to face hitters soon.
HOU • Pitcher • #70
3 days ago
Murray finds himself back in the big leagues with lefty reliever Bennett Sousa hitting the injured list with elbow inflammation. The 29-year-old figures to operate in middle relief after working six innings over four appearances for the Astros earlier this season.
HOU • Pitcher • #62
3 days ago
Sousa heads back to the shelf after just five appearances since being activated for his season debut back on April 25. There should be a clear return timeline at some point in the coming days. There’s obviously a wide range of potential outcomes when it comes to elbow issues.
HOU • Pitcher • #62
3 days ago
Sousa heads back to the shelf after just five appearances since being activated for his season debut back on April 25. There should be a clear return timeline at some point in the coming days. There’s obviously a wide range of potential outcomes when it comes to elbow issues.
HOU • Pitcher • #53
4 days ago
Burrows struck out six and walked one. For all of his success, he got just seven whiffs, five of which came on the changeup he threw 28 times in the 98-pitch outing. Burrows’ longest career start moved him to 2-4 with a 5.04 ERA and a 42/14 K/BB in 44 2/3 innings. He’ll face the Mariners at home next week.
HOU • Outfielder • #44
4 days ago
Alvarez’s homer was hit 115.9 mph and at just a 19-degree launch angle, so it was got out in an incredible hurry. He’s third in the majors in homers and second with a 1.079 OPS.
HOU • Outfielder • #16
4 days ago
The Astros were already up 5-0 in the ninth when Cole took Tony Santillan deep, so it wasn’t a difference-maker. Still, it can’t hurt Cole when it comes to playing time. He was predictably on the bench in a lefty-lefty matchup tonight, but he’s 3-for-3 starting against righties since returning to the majors.
HOU • Pitcher • #58
4 days ago
The 27-year-old right-hander is doing well in his recovery so far and is counting down the days until he’s able to get back on the mound again. We still have yet to hear from the Astros on a potential timeline for his return, but based on his current trajectory it’s looking like he won’t be back until sometime in June.
Source: Matt Kawahara
HOU • Infielder • #3
4 days ago
If all goes well there, the 28-year-old infielder will then be cleared to begin a minor league rehab assignment. Peña has been sidelined since early April due to a hamstring strain. He should only need a couple of games to get his timing back, with the expectation that he could potentially be ready to rejoin the Astros’ lineup next weekend.
Source: Matt Kawahara
HOU • Pitcher • #64
4 days ago
He takes the spot of Jason Alexander, who was sent down Thursday. VanWey made nine appearances for the Astros last season, amassing a 5.06 ERA in 10 2/3 innings. He’d opened this year with a 5.74 ERA in 15 relief appearances with Sugar Land.
HOU • Pitcher • #64
5 days ago
The Astros already have an open spot on their active roster after optioning Jason Alexander to Triple-A following Wednesday’s ballgame. VanWey, 27, posted an underwhelming 5.74 ERA, 1.53 WHIP and a 19/6 K/BB ratio over 15 2/3 innings in his first 15 appearances out of the bullpen at Triple-A Sugar Land this season.
Source: Chandler Rome
HOU • PR-RF
5 days ago
The 30-year-old outfielder elected free agency on Wednesday after refusing an outright assignment to Triple-A Sugar Land. He explored what’s out there on the market and ultimately decided that it makes the most sense to remain with the Astros. He’ll continue to function as extra depth at the Triple-A level.
HOU • Pitcher • #54
6 days ago
Alexander retreats to the minors after allowing five runs over 4 1/3 innings in long relief during Wednesday’s blowout loss to the Dodgers after starter Lance McCullers Jr. left the contest with a finger injury. The move frees up a spot for Houston to bring up a fresh arm for Friday’s series opener against the Reds.
HOU • Outfielder • #44
6 days ago
This was almost certainly because of the score. Isaac Paredes also departed early, as the Astros can’t afford to lose more of their most important players to injury. Alvarez, at least, is probably a better bet to stay healthy now with Carlos Correa out for the season and alleviating the Astros’ infield jam that never really materialized with Jeremy Peña missing all but 10 games to date. He should DH most of the time going forward, which could lead to more opportunities for Brice Matthews, Zach Cole and the currently injured Joey Loperfido going forward.
HOU • Pitcher • #43
6 days ago
McCullers added that a portion of his fingernail on his right index finger popped off while throwing a third-inning curveball, which led to his early exit from the contest. He was charged with six runs over 2 2/3 innings during Wednesday afternoon’s start against the Dodgers. Incredibly, the first three runs all came on wild pitches. He finished with four strikeouts and also issued three walks. He’s tentatively scheduled to take the ball against the Mariners on Tuesday. There should be an update on his status at some point in the next few days.
Source: Chandler Rome
HOU • Outfielder • #10
6 days ago
With Carlos Correa (ankle) done for the season, Whitcomb will be elevated to the active roster and fill a role as a reserve infielder. The 27-year-old is hitting .269/.296/.538 four home runs and four steals in 13 Triple-A games.
HOU •
6 days ago
Imai has really struggled with command during his rehab assignment, and recently made comments that he thinks the pitch clock in MLB could be the reason for his issues throwing strikes. Whatever the case may be, the right-hander has not shown enough in his early MLB starts to warrant being used in fantasy leagues right now. If you have him on the IL in a deeper format and want to hold him on your bench through this start, we understand, but we would not be looking to put him into our starting lineup.
Source: Chandler Rome
HOU • Infielder • #1
6 days ago
This is just a brutal blow for an Astros team, whose starting rotation has also been ransacked by injuries. Correa felt a pop while taking a swing during pregame batting practice on Tuesday and went down in pain. The recovery time for this injury is 6 to 8 months, so he should be able to return for the start of the 2027 season. In the meantime, Isaac Paredes will become a full-time player at third base for the Astros and should be picked up in any leagues where he is still on the waiver wires.
Source: Chandler Rome
HOU • Infielder • #28
6 days ago
José Altuve is getting a day off today, and Carlos Correa is out with an ankle injury, so Matthews will take the top spot in the order. It’s a strong vote of confidence for the former top prospect, who is 9- for-47 over his last two weeks with two home runs and one steal. Matthews is unlikely to sport a high batting average, but he does have intriguing power and speed if he continues to play regularly in Houston.
Source: Chandler Rome
HOU • Infielder • #1
6 days ago
Correa will visit a foot specialist on Wednesday. It’s probably a good thing that that is the left ankle, as opposed to the right one that caused Correa to flunk physicals with the Mets and Giants as a free agent three years ago. Still, a lengthy absence appears likely here. The Astros will get by with Nick Allen and Braden Shewmake until Jeremy Peña comes off the IL, something that will hopefully happen next week. While this is definitely a blow, it at least will serve to settle the Houston infield, with Isaac Paredes playing third regularly and Yordan Alvarez DHing most of the time.
Source: The Athletic