Astros send RHP Forrest Whitley to the Rays
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Astros Announce Isaac Paredes News
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The Houston Astros play the Minnesota Twins after Jeremy Pena had four hits against the Twins on Friday. Houston has a 25-13 record in home games and a 39-30 record overall. The Astros are 31-12 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.
Isaac Paredes' hamstring injury hasn't forced him to the IL yet, but Jacob Melton's new ankle injury could lead to a prolonged absence.
The Houston Astros have enjoyed a measure of success offensively with Jeremy Pena, Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve occupying the top three spots in their batting order.
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Houston Astros outfielder Chas McCormick hit off a tee Friday in a step in his recovery from a left oblique strain, manager Joe Espada said. McCormick is on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 30 with the oblique strain, which occurred on a swing in a game against the Rays.
Why the Houston Astros must avoid trading top pitching prospect Miguel Ullola before the 2025 deadline to protect their future.
Play him at second base, outfielder or designated hitter and it doesn’t matter. Houston Astros star Jose Altuve keeps producing.
The call-up of outfield prospect Jacob Melton has produced a cutback in Jose Altuve ’s appearances in left field. But the Houston Astros are not abandoning the plan to use Altuve in left, manager Joe Espada said.
Mike Tauchman homered in the ninth, but the Chicago White Sox couldn’t complete the comeback in a 4-3 loss to the Houston Astros on Thursday.
Houston Astros Make Pair of Roster Moves on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Houston Astros will enter Sunday's game on the road against the Cleveland Guardians with a 36-28 record.
Near the end of a 10-3 blowout loss to the Houston Astros at Daikin Park that went awry early on Friday night, Lewis pulled up at first limping, due to what manager Rocco Baldelli called a “left hamstring strain of some kind.”