Latest Astros injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Astros injury news and transactions.
Luis Garcia scratched from 'pen session with elbow soreness
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Astros right-hander Luis Garcia suffered another setback in his long recovery from Tommy John surgery. Garcia was scheduled to throw a live batting practice session Thursday on the back fields at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, but that was scratched because of right elbow
McCullers' first outing since 2022 elicits standing ovation from teammates
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- To get an idea of how important the 13 pitches that Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. threw on Tuesday night were, the standing ovation his teammates gave him in the dugout while he was walking off the mound was all you needed to know. “You’re
Astros relieved by MRI results on Walker's sore left oblique
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Astros received some good news on first baseman Christian Walker, as an MRI on his sore left oblique showed no strain, manager Joe Espada said Friday. Walker was scheduled to fly back to Florida on Friday with the hope that he would be eased
New Astros 1B Walker (sore left oblique) sent to Houston for MRI
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- Considering veteran first baseman Christian Walker has dealt with some oblique injuries in the past, the Astros decided to send him back to Houston on Thursday night to undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the left oblique injury he suffered Wednesday. "This is
McCullers 'in a really good spot' after 2-year absence
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- There appears to be a light at the end of the rehabilitation tunnel for Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., who hasn’t thrown a pitch in a big league game since Game 3 of the 2022 World Series. That’s two full seasons without pitching and only
France progressing well on road to recovery
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Alvarez in lineup for Game 1 of Wild Card vs. Tigers
HOUSTON -- The Astros didn't have to set their American League Wild Card Series roster until 10 a.m. CT on Tuesday -- 3 1/2 hours prior to first pitch against the Tigers -- and the club used as much time as it could to decide about the health of slugger
Alvarez out for Mariners series, but Houston hopes available for weekend
HOUSTON -- With his team one win from clinching its seventh AL West title in the last eight seasons, Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez was out of the starting lineup for the series opener against the Mariners on Monday because of a sprained right knee. After the game, Astros manager Joe
Alvarez 'not great' after suffering knee injury in Astros' whirlwind loss
HOUSTON -- The Astros ran the gamut of emotions for 3 hours and 6 minutes Sunday afternoon at Minute Maid Park. It began with concern when slugger Yordan Alvarez left with a knee injury in the third inning, shifted to despair when their bullpen was tagged for seven late runs
Altuve (right side discomfort) out of lineup, but deemed day to day
Jose Altuve wasn't in the lineup for Thursday's series finale against Oakland after being removed from Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the A's with right side discomfort. While leading off the fifth inning, Altuve felt some discomfort in his right side after fouling a pitch off and wound up bunting with
Altuve 'not really worried' after he exits with right side tightness
HOUSTON -- If a second consecutive loss to the A’s on Wednesday night -- and third in a row overall -- wasn’t enough to leave the Astros discouraged, an injury to star second baseman Jose Altuve likely did the job.
Tucker reinstated, 'overly excited' to be back with Astros
HOUSTON -- The Astros welcomed All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker back to their starting lineup for Friday’s series-opening 8-0 win over the Diamondbacks at Minute Maid Park, marking his first game action since he fractured his right shin on a foul ball on June 3. Tucker, who didn’t have a Minor
Tucker reveals shin fracture has sidelined him since June
Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker, who's been out since June 3 when he fouled a ball off his right shin, revealed Monday that a small fracture was found in his shin, which comes as no surprise considering he's been sidelined for three months. The injury had been called a shin contusion
'Doing everything' he can, Tucker eyes return
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Bregman to miss weekend set vs. White Sox with swollen elbow
HOUSTON -- The Astros will be without starting third baseman Alex Bregman for at least this weekend’s series against the White Sox at Minute Maid Park after he came down with a swollen right elbow while the club was sweeping the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg earlier this week.
McCullers to miss second straight full season
HOUSTON -- Astros manager Joe Espada announced Sunday that veteran pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. will miss the rest of the season, a move which doesn’t come as a surprise considering he was shut down from throwing a month ago while rehabbing an injury. McCullers, 30, has not pitched in the
Altuve (left hand injury) to miss All-Star Game
HOUSTON -- Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, nursing a swollen and bruised left hand following a hit by a pitch, opted Thursday to skip the All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. Altuve, voted by fans as a starter on the American League team for the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday in Arlington,
Altuve feeling OK despite HBP, early exit?
MINNEAPOLIS -- Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, who was voted in as the starter at second base for the American League in the All-Star Game earlier this week, escaped serious injury after being hit on the left hand with a pitch in Friday’s 13-12 win over the Twins. Altuve went
Astros' France (right shoulder surgery) out for the season
TORONTO -- The tests to the Astros’ pitching depth keep on coming. The club announced on Tuesday that right-hander J.P. France will miss the rest of the season following Monday’s surgery to repair a torn right shoulder capsule. France has dealt with shoulder issues since the offseason, as inflammation caused
Verlander scratched from start vs. Tigers with neck discomfort
HOUSTON -- Astros right-hander Justin Verlander hopes he will miss only one start after he was scratched from his scheduled outing on Saturday against the Tigers with neck discomfort. Rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, who was originally scheduled to start on Sunday, took Verlander’s turn in the rotation in Houston's eventual
Tucker lands on IL, dealing another blow to Astros
ANAHEIM -- Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker, who entered Friday tied with Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson for the second-most home runs in the Major Leagues with 19, was placed on the 10-day injured list shortly before Friday’s game against the Angels with a right shin contusion. "He’s just not progressing as
Urquidy, Javier undergo Tommy John, out for remainder of '24
ANAHEIM -- Astros starting pitchers José Urquidy and Cristian Javier both underwent Tommy John surgery this week and will miss the rest of the season, the team announced on Friday. Urquidy had surgery on Wednesday, Javier on Thursday. Earlier this week, general manager Dana Brown said the pair was set
Javier, Urquidy to have elbow surgery, miss rest of season
HOUSTON -- Astros starting pitchers José Urquidy and Cristian Javier will each undergo right elbow surgery and will miss the rest of the 2024 season, general manager Dana Brown announced Wednesday. Urquidy’s surgery is scheduled for Wednesday, while Javier will undergo surgery on Thursday. The club is not yet categorizing
Cristian Javier to undergo Tommy John surgery (source)
HOUSTON -- Astros starting pitcher Cristian Javier will undergo Tommy John surgery on Thursday, a source told MLB.com. The team has not confirmed the news, which was first reported by The Athletic. Javier, who has been sidelined since May 27, sought a second opinion on his right forearm this week.