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Varsho (left wrist inflammation) heads to IL; Barrosa selected from Triple-A

September 24, 2026

WEST SACRAMENTO -- After dealing with a pair of cysts in his left wrist that were limiting his mobility and causing him pain for three months, Astros veteran outfielder Daulton Varsho was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday in a move that ends his season and could keep him

Latest Astros injuries & transactions

September 24, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Astros injury news and transactions.

Javier, Matthews land on IL, ending regular season; Hendrickson, Spence join Astros

Peña, Varsho remain idle Wednesday with injuries
September 23, 2026

SEATTLE -- The Astros continued to feel effects of a painful Tuesday win on Wednesday, with Cristian Javier landing on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 2 right groin strain, Brice Matthews going on the 10-day IL with left knee inflammation and Jeremy Peña out of the lineup resting

'Not what I wanted to hear': Correa focused on getting to 100% for 2027

September 18, 2026

HOUSTON – Speaking publicly for the first time since it was announced this week he would not be playing again in 2026, Carlos Correa on Friday said the tendon in his surgically repaired left ankle had not matured enough for him to continue his ramp-up efforts to return to the

Correa's comeback from ankle injury ends as Astros shut him down

September 15, 2026

HOUSTON -- Carlos Correa pushed his rehabilitation from major ankle surgery as far as he could before realizing Tuesday that the best thing for his health was to end his comeback bid for this season. Correa won’t return to the Astros in the season’s final days, manager Joe Espada said,

Alvarez returns to Astros' lineup, resuming Triple Crown chase

September 13, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is back in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Rays. Alvarez, who was dealing with a sore right ankle, was out of the lineup for the second consecutive game Saturday, when Houston dropped a 3-2 contest to the Rays at Tropicana

Correa could see time at 2B upon return from ankle injury

September 12, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG -- Carlos Correa, who made the move from shortstop to third base last season when he was reacquired by the Astros in a trade with the Twins, could see time at second base if he returns from an ankle injury in the final weeks of the regular season.

Astros lose key 'pen arm Okert to IL with hamstring strain

September 4, 2026

HOUSTON -- The Astros will be without one of their key bullpen weapons for at least the next 10 games after left-hander Steven Okert was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with a right hamstring strain. Fellow southpaw Bryan King was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land. Okert entered Friday

Correa ramps up rehab, eyes return to Astros this season

September 2, 2026

HOUSTON -- Astros third baseman Carlos Correa cleared another major hurdle in his effort to try to return to the field following the ankle surgery he had in May, saying before Houston's 5-1 loss to the White Sox on Tuesday that he was headed to the team’s Spring Training facility

Burrows approaching big league return after third rehab outing

August 27, 2026

Could Mike Burrows return to the Astros’ rotation soon? If his first three rehab outings at Triple-A Sugar Land are any indication, the right-hander appears to be healthy and is throwing well enough in the Minor Leagues to perhaps be able to provide some help to Houston’s struggling starting corps.

Peña (hand) out of Astros' lineup for second straight game on Friday

August 21, 2026

HOUSTON -- Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña was out of the lineup for a second consecutive game on Friday while he recovers after taking a 100 mph pitch off his right hand on Wednesday. Peña was on the field pregame taking ground balls prior to Friday’s series opener against the Athletics

Burrows works scoreless start in Triple-A rehab appearance

August 14, 2026

HOUSTON -- Astros right-hander Mike Burrows, who’s been out for more than a month with right elbow neuritis, had a successful rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday night, throwing 4 1/3 scoreless while allowing three hits and one walk. Burrows threw 43 of 67 pitches for strikes at

Altuve (left foot contusion) out of lineup after getting hit by pitch

August 12, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO -- Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, still hobbled from getting hit on the left foot by a pitch in the first inning of Tuesday’s 4-1 loss to the Giants, was out of the lineup for Wednesday’s series finale and unavailable to play.

Correa cleared to start swinging the bat as he tries for '26 return

August 4, 2026

HOUSTON -- Astros shortstop Carlos Correa received good news Tuesday when he was cleared by a doctor to begin swinging the bat, a big development in his efforts to return to the field later this season.

Wesneski to make first MLB start in nearly 15 months: 'I don’t know how to act'

July 28, 2026

ANAHEIM -- More pitching help is on the way for the Astros, with right-hander Hayden Wesneski slated to be reinstated from the injured list and start Wednesday’s series finale against the Angels at Angel Stadium. Wesenski, one of three players the Astros acquired in December 2024 from the Cubs in

Arrighetti lands on IL with right foot nerve irritation after painful inning

July 25, 2026

CHICAGO -- Spencer Arrighetti’s first start after the All-Star break might have given the Astros some belief he was returning to the form that made him the American League Pitcher of the Month in May. However, after just one inning and 33 pitches in Houston's 9-5 win over the White

Wesneski nearing return to Majors with 7-K rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land

July 24, 2026

Hayden Wesneski's long journey back to the Majors could be drawing to a close. The 28-year-old right-hander, recovering from May 2025 Tommy John surgery, made what could be his final rehab start on Friday with Triple-A Sugar Land, throwing 83 pitches (53 strikes) over 4 1/3 innings of work. He

Blanco slated to make 2026 debut against Marlins in return from TJ surgery

July 19, 2026

HOUSTON -- Some help is on the way for the Astros’ beleaguered pitching rotation. Right-hander Ronel Blanco, who hasn’t pitched in the Major Leagues since May 17, 2025, will come off the injured list on Monday to start the series opener against the Marlins at Daikin Park. He underwent surgery

Peña (right hamstring cramp), Walker (right hip tightness) exit early vs. O's

July 18, 2026

HOUSTON -- Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña, who’s already been on the injured list twice this season with soft-tissue injuries, and first baseman Christian Walker both exited Saturday’s game against the Orioles after injuring themselves swinging the bat.

Spence collects first hit in MLB debut as Matthews (knee) heads to IL

July 18, 2026

HOUSTON -- Lucas Spence had a big day on the water while at home in northern Illinois during the All-Star break, catching a personal-best 11-pound, 30 1/2-ounce walleye while fishing with his father. That wasn’t even the best thing to happen to him this week.

Burrows placed on IL with right elbow neuritis

July 13, 2026

Initially sent down after his last start, Astros right-hander Mike Burrows was placed on the 15-day injured list on Monday, retroactive to July 7, with right elbow neuritis. Right-hander Alimber Santa, who was called up at the time of the Burrows move, was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. Burrows was

Peña returns from 10-day IL stint; Astros DFA Shewmake

July 10, 2026

ARLINGTON -- The Astros are a much better offense when shortstop Jeremy Peña is in the lineup, which is why manager Joe Espada was thrilled to again write Peña’s name into the top spot of his batting order prior to Friday’s game against the Rangers at Globe Life Field. The

Reinforcements nearing as McCullers, Blanco & Peña make rehab appearance at Triple-A

July 8, 2026

WASHINGTON -- The Astros have an open slot in their starting rotation after they optioned right-hander Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, one day after he gave up 10 runs (seven earned) in 4 1/3 innings in a loss to the Nationals.

Wesneski inching closer to Astros return after Double-A rehab start

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July 5, 2026

Hayden Wesneski is inching closer to returning to the Majors. Wesneski, who is rehabbing from May 2025 Tommy John surgery, tossed four innings of one-run ball for Double-A Corpus Christi on Sunday. The 28-year-old right-hander threw 46 pitches (29 strikes), struck out three batters and allowed two hits and one

Javier to work from the bullpen upon return from IL on Friday

July 1, 2026

HOUSTON -- Before an 8-3 loss to the Twins on Wednesday night, the Astros announced that right-hander Cristian Javier, a mainstay in the Astros' rotation in 2022 and ‘23 before injuries disrupted his career, will be activated from the injured list prior to Friday’s series opener against the Rays at