Latest Astros injuries & transactions

August 2nd, 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: Threw in the bullpen prior to the Aug. 2 game. Had a pain-killing injection in his right foot after he was forced to leave his July 24 start at Chicago. (updated Aug. 2) More >>

RHP
Injury: Right elbow neuritis
IL date: July 13 (15-day, retroactive to July 7)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Threw a 35-pitch live BP session on July 31 at the team's facility in West Palm Beach, Fla. Could be nearing a Minor League rehab assignment. (updated Aug. 1)

SS
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 resumed working out with the club. Said on Aug. 1 that he hasn't ruled out a return in 2026 despite being ruled out for the season in May. (updated Aug. 1) More >>

OF
Injury: Left knee sprain
IL date: July 17 (10-day)
Expected return: Third week of August
Status: Participating in light baseball activities in Houston. (updated July 31)

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