This page will be updated throughout the season with all the latest Astros injury news and transactions.
INJURY UPDATES
IF/OF Zach Dezenzo
Injury: Right elbow soreness
Expected return: TBD
Status: His elbow flared up on him during the World Baseball Classic and he has been held back from throwing, but can swing the bat. (updated March 18)
LHP Josh Hader
Injury: Left biceps tendinitis
Expected return: TBD
Status: Hader, who was shut down in early February, threw his third bullpen session March 17. He will begin the season on the injured list. (updated March 18) More >>
RHP Enyel De Los Santos
Injury: Right knee strain
Expected return: TBD
Status: Continues to throw in the bullpen and could be on target for Opening Day. (updated March 18)
RHP Nate Pearson
Injury: Right elbow
Expected return: TBD
Status: Throwing bullpens but yet to face hitters after experiencing elbow soreness (had offseason surgery) and likely to begin year on IL. (updated March 18)
SS Jeremy Peña
Injury: Right ring finger fracture
Expected return: TBD
Status: Astros have ruled him out for Opening Day. He's throwing the baseball and could start swinging by the weekend. (updated March 18) More >>
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
March 12
• RHP Michael Knorr: Reassigned to Minor League camp
• RHP Anthony Maldonado: Reassigned to Minor League camp
• C John Garcia: Reassigned to Minor League camp
March 7
• C Christian Vázquez: Signed to Minor League contract with invitation to Spring Training. More >>
Feb. 13
• OF Joey Loperfido: Acquired from the Blue Jays in exchange for Jesús Sánchez. More >>