Astros Battling Wave of Key Injuries Through Mid-Season
Five prominent Houston players have missed significant time, with Carlos Correa's season already over and two pitchers on the IL all year.
The Astros sank to a 20-31 record by May 20, largely due to injuries to core players. Carlos Correa's season ended May 11, while Ronel Blanco and Hayden Wesneski have been on the IL for the entire season. Jeremy Peña, Hunter Brown, Josh Hader, and Cristian Javier have also missed substantial stretches. Despite these absences, Houston has gone 27-20 since that low point and remains in playoff contention.
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McCullers Jr. Traded Away From Houston in Roster Overhaul
The Houston Astros have dealt Lance McCullers Jr., closing a significant chapter in the franchise's recent dynasty run.
McCullers Jr. Dealt to Milwaukee in Salary-Dump Trade
Houston ships two pitchers to the Brewers in a cost-cutting move, receiving only a minor league outfielder in return.
McCullers Headed to Milwaukee in Astros-Brewers Deal
Houston is sending Lance McCullers Jr. to Milwaukee in a surprising trade, with the Astros absorbing part of his remaining salary.
Burrows Lands on IL With Right Elbow Neuritis
Houston reverses Burrows' option and places him on the 15-day injured list, thinning an already stretched Astros pitching staff.
Jeremy Peña Returns; Braden Shewmake DFA'd by Houston
The Astros activated their starting shortstop from the injured list and cut ties with the infielder who filled in during his absence.
NL East club targeting Sonny Gray before trade deadline
An unidentified NL East team has emerged as a suitor for Sonny Gray with the trade deadline under a month away.