Latest Astros injuries & transactions

July 30th, 2026

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

INJURY UPDATES

RHP
Injury: Right foot nerve irritation
IL date: July 25 (15-day)
Expected return: Mid-to-late August
Status: Had a pain-killing injection in his right foot after he was forced to leave his July 24 start at Chicago. Hasn't resumed throwing. (updated July 29) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right elbow neuritis
IL date: July 13 (15-day, retroactive to July 7)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Continues throwing in the bullpen at the team's facility in West Palm Beach, Fla. (updated July 29)

OF
Injury: Left knee sprain
IL date: July 17 (10-day)
Expected return: Late July
Status: Didn't travel with the team to Chicago and Anaheim while he rehabs in Houston. (updated July 29)

SS
Injury: Left ankle tendon
IL date: May 6 (transferred to 60-day on June 2)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Underwent peroneus brevis tendon repair surgery on his left ankle May 11. Will be out for the remainder of the 2026 season. (updated June 2) 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)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

July 29
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land
• RHP : Reinstated from 60-day IL

July 26
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land

July 25
• RHP : Placed on the 15-day IL with right foot nerve irritation More >>
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land

July 22
• RHP : Traded to the Royals in exchange for RHP More >>