This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Astros injury news and transactions.
INJURY UPDATES
RHP Nate Pearson
Injury: Right elbow
Expected return: TBA
Status: He was brought along slowly from offseason elbow surgery, but experienced elbow soreness and had his throwing program slowed down. (updated March 3)
LHP Josh Hader
Injury: Left biceps tendinitis
Expected return: TBA
Status: After reporting biceps soreness during a bullpen session in early February, Hader is close to throwing his first bullpen. (updated March 3)
RHP Enyel De Los Santos
Injury: Right knee strain
Expected return: TBA
Status: Will throw his first bullpen of the season March 4. (updated March 3)
LHP Brandon Walter
Injury: Torn ulnar collateral ligament in left elbow
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery on Sept. 23. (updated Sept. 23)
RHP Ronel Blanco
Injury: Torn ulnar collateral ligament in right elbow
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent surgery to repair his ulnar collateral ligament with an internal brace as well as a repair of the flexor tendon in his forearm on June 6. (updated June 6) More >>
RHP Hayden Wesneski
Injury: Torn ulnar collateral ligament in right elbow
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow May 23. (updated May 23) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Feb. 13
• OF Joey Loperfido: Acquired from the Blue Jays in exchange for Jesús Sánchez. More >>
Feb. 3
• IF Isaac Paredes: Avoids arbitration by signing for $9.35 million for 2026 with a 2027 club option for $13.35 million. More >>
Jan. 29
• RHP Kai-Wei Teng: Acquired from the Giants in exchange for Minor League C Jancel Villarroel and international bonus pool money. More >>
• RHP J.P. France: Designated for assignment.