Latest Astros injuries & transactions

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

INJURY UPDATES

LF
Injury: Bruised left hand
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Harris, who was hit by a pitch from Cleveland’s Parker Messick on April 21, took some swings before the game. “Hopefully, it’s not a long wait,” manager Joe Espada said. (updated April 22)

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 to play catch from 75 feet in a throwing program. Manager Joe Espada said the team was “starting to get Hunter going.” (updated April 22) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: March 25 (15-day)
Expected return: Late April
Status: Sousa threw a bullpen April 21 when Triple-A Sugar Land was rained out. He is scheduled to pitch for the Space Cowboys on April 22, which could be his final rehab outing. (updated April 22) More >>

SS
Injury: Grade 1 right hamstring strain
IL date: April 13 (15-day, retroactive to April 12)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Has resumed hitting and is doing some defensive work. (updated April 22) 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 >>

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)

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)

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: Right elbow surgery recovery
IL date: March 25 (15-day)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Scheduled to pitch for one of Houston’s Minor League affiliates on April 23. (updated April 20)

IF/OF
Injury: Right elbow sprain
IL date: March 25 (10-day)
Expected return: April
Status: Dezenzo will DH on April 21 for Triple-A Sugar Land. He was hit by a pitch and grounded into a double play in a rehab game April 17 for Double-A Corpus Christi. (updated April 20)

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: Exited April 8 start against Rockies prior to the second inning with right shoulder tightness and will be evaluated in two weeks. (updated April 20) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right arm fatigue
IL date: April 13 (15-day, retroactive to April 12)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Threw his first bullpen session on April 20 since being shut down. Imaging and tests on Imai's shoulder and arm initially came back clean, so the Astros will try to focus on building up his arm strength. (updated April 20) More >>

OF
Injury: Right quad strain
IL date: April 19 (10-day, retroactive to April 18)
Expected return: May
Status: Loperfido's injury, which he sustained running to first base April 17, is considered minor. (updated April 19)

OF
Injury: Grade 2 right oblique strain
IL date: April 10, retroactive to April 9 (15-day)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Exited game against Rockies on April 8 mid-plate appearance after a swing. (updated April 10) 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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