This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Astros injury news and transactions.
INJURY UPDATES
SS Carlos Correa
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 a four-month checkup with a doctor Sept. 1, with hopes he could start running the bases and even begin sliding, per manager Joe Espada. (updated Aug. 30) More >>
RHP Mike Burrows
Injury: Right elbow neuritis
IL date: July 13 (15-day, retroactive to July 7)
Expected return: Sept. 1
Status: Made three Minor League starts at Triple-A Sugar Land, allowing three runs, 11 hits and five walks while striking out 15 batters in 13 1/3 innings. Could be called up Sept. 1 to rejoin rotation. (updated Aug. 27) More >>
OF/IF Brice Matthews
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)
LHP Brandon Walter
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)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
Aug. 24
• OF Nelson Velázquez: Re-signed by the Astros to a Major League deal
Aug. 21
• RHP Kai-Wei Teng: Recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land
• LHP Bryan King: Optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land
Aug. 20
• IF Raynel Delgado Recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land
• OF Nelson Velázquez: Designated for assignment