Latest Astros injuries & transactions

August 20th, 2026

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

INJURY UPDATES

SS
Injury: Right hand contusion
Expected return: Day to day
Status: An X-ray and MRI performed on his right hand were negative, but Peña was out of the lineup Aug. 20 and is considered day to day. (updated Aug. 20)

OF/IF
Injury: Left knee sprain
IL date: July 17 (transferred to 60-day on Aug. 19)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Has been hitting on the field, taking ground balls and running. Next task is to get him on the bases. (updated Aug. 19)

RHP
Injury: Right elbow neuritis
IL date: July 13 (15-day, retroactive to July 7)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Will throw second Minor League rehab start Aug. 20 for Triple-A Sugar Land after throwing 4 1/3 scoreless innings while allowing three hits and one walk and striking out three batters Aug. 14. (updated Aug. 15) More >>

SS
Injury: Peroneus brevis tendon repair surgery on left ankle
IL date: May 6 (transferred to 60-day on June 2)
Expected return: Possibly 2026
Status: Has begun taking dry swings. Will begin tee work soon, according to manager Joe Espada. (updated Aug. 8) More >>

LHP
Injury: Torn ulnar collateral ligament in left elbow
IL date: March 25 (60-day)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery on Sept. 23, 2025. (updated March 25)

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LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Aug. 20
• IF Recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land
• OF : Designated for assignment

Aug. 19
• RHP : Contract selected from Triple-A Sugar Land
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land
• OF/IF : Transferred to 60-day IL (left knee sprain)

Aug. 16
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land

Aug. 11
• OF : Added to Major League roster
• OF : Optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land

Aug. 10
• OF : Claimed off waivers from Cardinals
• OF/IF : Designated for assignment

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