This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Astros injury news and transactions.
INJURY UPDATES
SS Jeremy Peña
Injury: Rib fracture
IL date: July 1, retroactive to June 28 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Aug.1-3
Status: Went 2-for-2 with two strikeouts, two runs, a walk and a hit-by-pitch on July 29 in his first rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land and will play shortstop for the Space Cowboys on July 30. (updated July 30)
RHP Lance McCullers Jr.
Injury: Blister
IL date: July 22, retroactive to July 20 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBA
Status: Has resumed playing catch in anticipation of ramping up his progression to live batting practice and bullpen sessions. (updated July 30) More >>
RHP Shawn Dubin
Injury: Right forearm strain
IL date: June 24, retroactive to June 21 (15-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: Gave up one hit, one walk and had one strikeout while throwing two-thirds of an inning (17 pitches) in his first rehab start at Triple-A on July 29. (updated July 29)
LF/DH Yordan Alvarez
Injury: Right hand fracture
IL date: May 5 (transferred to 60-day IL on July 2)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Has been taking swings in the batting cages with coaches pitching. (updated July 29) More >>
LHP Brandon Walter
Injury: Left elbow inflammation
IL date: July 25 (15-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: Said an MRI showed inflammation, which was “pretty encouraging.” He didn’t pitch last year so he believes the “workload crept on me.” He began playing catch July 29. (updated July 29) More>>
RHP J.P. France
Injury: Right shoulder capsule tear
IL date: March 27 (60-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: Threw two innings in a Minor League rehab game on July 27 and has reported to Triple-A Sugar Land to continue his rehab. (updated July 29)
RHP Luis Garcia
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 27, retroactive to March 24 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 7)
Expected return: August
Status: After throwing 2 1/3 scoreless innings (46 pitches) at Double-A Corpus Christi on July 26, Garcia will make a rehab start Aug. 1 at Triple-A Sugar Land. (updated July 28)
3B Isaac Paredes
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: July 20 (10-day IL)
Expected return: TBA
Status: Paredes is seeking a second injury on a "pretty significant" hamstring injury suffered while running the bases July 19 in Seattle. (updated July 28) More >>
RHP Spencer Arrighetti
Injury: Right thumb fracture
IL date: April 8, retroactive to April 7 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 14)
Expected return: First week of August
Status: Will make final Triple-A rehab start Aug. 31 and could then be activated to join the Astros for the Aug. 4-6 series at the Marlins. (updated July 28)
2B Brendan Rodgers
Injury: Left oblique strain
IL date: June 18 (transferred to 60-day IL on July 20)
Expected return: TBA
Status: In concussion protocol and rehabbing in Houston after he suffered a concussion and a nasal fracture in a collision with teammate Edwin Diaz at Triple-A Sugar Land on July 18. (updated July 28)
RHP Cristian Javier
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 27, retroactive to March 24 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 1)
Expected return: August
Status: After throwing 2 2/3 innings, allowing one run on three hits with two walks and a strikeout, in a rehab start July 24 at Triple-A Sugar Land, he will start against for the Space Cowboys on July 30. (updated July 20)
OF/INF Zach Dezenzo
Injury: Left hand inflammation
IL date: June 1 (transferred to 60-day IL on July 11)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Has been running and throwing and began hitting off the tee July 26. (updated July 18)
CF Jake Meyers
Injury: Right calf strain
IL date: July 11 (10-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: Calf tightened up as he was running to center field minutes prior to the July 9 game against the Guardians. Rehabbing in Houston. (updated July 18)
OF Pedro León
Injury: Grade 1 MCL strain
IL date: March 27, retroactive to March 24 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 24)
Expected return: July
Status: Minor League rehab assignment was paused June 3 due to left knee soreness. Going through a running, hitting and throwing progression. (updated June 16)
RHP Ronel Blanco
Injury: Torn ulnar collateral ligament in right elbow
IL date: May 22 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 1)
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
IL date: May 9 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 20)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Underwent Tommy John surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow May 23 and will miss the rest of the season. (updated May 23) More >>
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
July 28
• OF: Jacob Melton: Reinstated from the injured list
• 1B Jon Singleton: Designated for assignment
• IF Luis Guillorme: Cleared waivers and was outrighted off the 40-man roster
July 26
• RHP: Luis Contreras: Recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land
• RHP: Nick Martinez: Optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land
July 25
• LHP Brandon Walter: Placed on the 15-day IL
• RHP Nick Hernandez: Recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land
• IF Logan Davidson: Claimed off waivers, optioned to Triple-A.
• RHP Nick Robertson: Designated for assignment.
July 24
• RHP Jason Alexander: Recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land
• RHP Nick Hernandez: Optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land