Latest Astros injuries & transactions

April 24th, 2026

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

INJURY UPDATES

RHP
Injury: Grade 2 right shoulder strain
IL date: April 5, retroactive to April 2 (15-day)
Expected return: Late May/Early June
Status: Brown has started his throwing program by playing catch up to 75 feet. (updated April 24) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: March 25 (15-day)
Expected return: April 25
Status: Sousa is likely to be activated for the middle game of the Yankees series after throwing bullpens on consecutive days earlier this week on a rehab assignment (Triple-A Sugar Land was rained out). (updated April 24) More >>

SS
Injury: Grade 1 right hamstring strain
IL date: April 13 (15-day, retroactive to April 12)
Expected return: mid-May
Status: Has resumed hitting and was on the field prior to the April 24 game against the Yankees fielding grounders and throwing to first base. (updated April 24) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right elbow surgery recovery
IL date: March 25 (15-day)
Expected return: Early May
Status: Threw two innings in a Minor League rehab assignment April 23 for Triple-A Sugar Land, allowing one hit, four walks and one run while striking out three on 31 strikes out of 53 pitches. (updated April 24)

IF/OF
Injury: Right elbow sprain
IL date: March 25 (10-day)
Expected return: May
Status: Went 0-for-3 with a walk in a start at designated hitter in his first Minor League rehab game at Triple-A Sugar Land on April 23. (updated April 24)

RHP
Injury: Grade 2 right shoulder strain
IL date: April 10, retroactive to April 9 (Transferred to 60-day IL on April 20)
Expected return: Late May/Early June
Status: Should start a throwing program soon after exiting his April 8 start against Rockies with right shoulder tightness. (updated April 24) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right arm fatigue
IL date: April 13 (15-day, retroactive to April 12)
Expected return: May
Status: Threw 45 pitches in his second bullpen session April 24 and should be headed for a Minor League rehab assignment soon. (updated April 24) More >>

OF
Injury: Right quad strain
IL date: April 19 (10-day, retroactive to April 18)
Expected return: May
Status: Performing light baseball activities as he prepares to start a running program. (updated April 24)

OF
Injury: Grade 2 right oblique strain
IL date: April 10, retroactive to April 9 (15-day)
Expected return: May
Status: Has begun light baseball activity after exiting the game against the Rockies on April 8 mid-plate appearance after a swing. (updated April 24) More >>

LF
Injury: Left groin strain
IL date: April 21 (10-day)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Trammell exited after running the bases vs. the Guardians on April 20. Manager Joe Espada said it will "take some time for him to get back." (updated April 21) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left biceps tendinitis
IL date: March 25 (60-day, transferred on April 17)
Expected return: Late May
Status: Threw 17 pitches during live batting practice on April 21 at Triple-A Sugar Land. (updated April 21)

RHP
Injury: Mid-back inflammation
IL date: April 15 (15-day, retroactive to April 13)
Expected return: Early May
Status: Threw two innings during a live BP session on April 21 at Triple-A Sugar Land. Was struck in the back by a line drive during his April 6 start. (updated April 21)

INF
Injury: Mid-back spasms
IL date: April 20 (10-day, retroactive to April 19)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Manger Joe Espada said Allen will “need some time” after his back didn’t respond to treatment. (updated April 20) More >>

RHP
Injury: Torn ulnar collateral ligament in right elbow
IL date: March 25 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 10)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Has progressed to throwing in the bullpen in West Palm Beach after undergoing Tommy John surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament with an internal brace as well as a repair of the flexor tendon in his forearm on June 6, 2025. (updated March 31) More >>

RHP
Injury: Torn ulnar collateral ligament in right elbow
IL date: March 25 (60-day)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Has progressed to throwing in the bullpen in West Palm Beach after undergoing Tommy John surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow on May 23, 2025. (updated March 31) 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 Sept. 23, 2025)

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LATEST TRANSACTIONS

April 21
• OF : Placed on the 10-day injured list with groin strain
• RHP : Designated for assignment
• OF : Contract selected from Triple-A Sugar Land

April 20
• SS : Placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to April 19 with mid-back spasms
• RHP : Transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list
• RHP : Sent outright to Triple-A Sugar Land
• SS : Contract selected from Triple-A Sugar Land

April 19
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land
• OF : Placed on 10-day injured list (right quad strain)
• OF : Added to the Major League roster
• IF : Acquired from the Yankees in exchange for Minor League RHP Wilmy Sanchez.

April 18
• OF : Claimed off waivers from White Sox
• RHP : Designated for assignment

April 17
• RHP : Selected to the Major League roster
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land
• LHP : Transferred to 60-day injured list

April 15
• RHP : Placed on the 15-day injured list (mid-black inflammation)
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land

April 13
• SS : Placed on 10-day IL (Grade 1 hamstring strain)
• RHP : Placed on 15-day IL (arm fatigue)
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land
• IF : Recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land

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