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Astros Battling Wave of Key Injuries Through Mid-Season

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InjuryHOUJul 16, 11:15 AM EDT

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

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TradeHOUJul 16, 6:03 AM EDT

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.

The Houston Astros have traded Lance McCullers Jr., according to a transaction analysis published by Baseball Prospectus. The deal marks the end of an era for a pitcher who was a key part of Houston's World Series-contending teams. The article also references the Milwaukee Brewers and Jayden Fielder, suggesting they may be involved in the transaction. Full details are behind a paywall, so complete terms of the deal are not publicly confirmed from this source.

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McCullers Jr. Dealt to Milwaukee in Salary-Dump Trade

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TradeHOUJul 16, 12:50 AM EDT

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.

The Astros have traded Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon to the Brewers along with cash, receiving minor league outfielder Jadyn Fielder. Milwaukee is absorbing $2.5MM of McCullers' remaining salary on his $17MM deal. McCullers has been sidelined since May 13 with a shoulder injury but recently began a minor league rehab stint. The move is widely viewed as salary-motivated for Houston.

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McCullers Headed to Milwaukee in Astros-Brewers Deal

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TradeHOUJul 15, 11:15 AM EDT

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.

The Astros and Brewers are finalizing a trade sending right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. to Milwaukee, per multiple reporters including MLB.com's Brian McTaggart and The Athletic's Chandler Rome. McCullers agreed to waive his no-trade clause to allow the deal to proceed. Houston will pay down a portion of the remaining contract, per USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Left-hander Colton Gordon is also heading to Milwaukee as part of the package.

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Burrows Lands on IL With Right Elbow Neuritis

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RosterHOUJul 13, 2:31 PM EDT

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.

The Astros officially placed right-hander Mike Burrows on the 15-day injured list with right elbow neuritis, effective July 7. The move nullifies a prior option assignment after it was determined the injury occurred while Burrows was still on the major league roster. His return timeline is currently unknown. Houston's rotation now consists of Hunter Brown, Peter Lambert, Tatsuya Imai, Spencer Arrighetti, and Cristian Javier, with Kai-Wei Teng also already on the IL.

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Jeremy Peña Returns; Braden Shewmake DFA'd by Houston

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RosterHOUJul 10, 4:37 PM EDT

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.

Jeremy Peña has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list, ending his stint on the shelf with a hamstring strain. Braden Shewmake, acquired from the Yankees in mid-April specifically to cover for Peña, was designated for assignment. Shewmake had only recently returned from his own IL stint due to an adductor strain, appearing in just two games before being let go. He posted a .665 OPS in a utility role across second base, third base, and shortstop before his injury.

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TradeHOUJul 9, 2:57 PM EDT

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.

Reports indicate an NL East team is interested in acquiring Sonny Gray as the trade deadline approaches. No deal has been completed and the specific team has not been named. Gray would represent a rotation upgrade for a contender. The situation remains fluid with the deadline less than a month away.

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TradeHOUJul 9, 2:57 PM EDT

NL East club targeting Sonny Gray before trade deadline

With the deadline under a month away, at least one NL East team has emerged as a suitor for Sonny Gray.

Trade deadline activity is picking up with less than a month remaining. An unspecified NL East team has been linked to Sonny Gray as a potential acquisition target. The report is early-stage with no confirmed agreement or advanced talks noted.

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NewsHOUJul 7, 9:58 PM EDT

Astros Targeting LH Outfielder and RH Reliever at Trade Deadline

Houston's GM confirmed both needs publicly, with Colorado's Jake McCarthy and Mickey Moniak already on the team's radar as potential fits.

Astros GM Dana Brown told The Athletic that acquiring a left-handed hitting outfielder remains a top priority heading into the trade deadline, a need that went unfilled last offseason. The club is also open to adding a right-handed reliever. USA Today reported Houston has already checked in on Rockies outfielders Jake McCarthy and Mickey Moniak. The Astros' current outfield of LaMonte Wade Jr., Taylor Trammell, and Cam Smith underscores the urgency of the search.

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RosterHOUJul 7, 3:35 PM EDT

Burrows Optioned to Triple-A as Astros Recall Santa

Houston demotes struggling starter Mike Burrows to Sugar Land and brings up Alimber Santa from the same affiliate.

The Astros officially optioned right-hander Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday after a difficult stretch with the big-league club. Right-hander Alimber Santa was recalled from Sugar Land to fill his roster spot. Burrows, 26, came to Houston this past winter in a three-team trade that sent outfield prospect Jacob Melton and minor leaguer Andesrson Brito to Tampa Bay. He had been expected to anchor the third or fourth spot in Houston's rotation but has struggled to meet those expectations.

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NewsHOUJul 5, 11:49 AM EDT

Astros Targeting Rockies OFs and Top SPs Ahead of Trade Deadline

Houston is actively seeking outfield and starting pitching help, with Moniak, McCarthy, Skubal, and Gray all on their radar per insider Bob Nightengale.

The Astros enter the trade deadline with clear needs: a left-handed power outfielder, a starting pitcher, and a right-handed leverage reliever. Veteran MLB insider Bob Nightengale reports Houston has strong interest in Rockies outfielders Mickey Moniak and Jake McCarthy. The club also intends to compete for ace-caliber starters Tarik Skubal (Detroit) and Sonny Gray. Nightengale has a strong track record covering the Astros organization.

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RosterHOUJul 4, 11:59 PM EDT

Jake Meyers Optioned to Triple-A by Houston

The Astros sent outfielder Jake Meyers to Sugar Land in a surprising move, his first non-rehab minor league assignment in three years.

Houston optioned outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land as part of four roster moves announced today. It is the first time since 2022 that Meyers has been in the minors for a non-rehab stint. Meyers is hitting with a .240 BABIP this season after posting a .353 BABIP in 2025, suggesting a difficult offensive year may be driving the decision. He has fewer than five years of MLB service time and cannot refuse the assignment.

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Jake Meyers Optioned to Triple-A by Astros

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RosterHOUJul 4, 3:15 PM EDT

Jake Meyers Optioned to Triple-A by Astros

Houston made a surprising roster decision, sending outfielder Jake Meyers down to Sugar Land despite no reported injury.

The Astros optioned outfielder Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land as part of a four-move roster shuffle. The move was described as somewhat surprising, with no injury cited as the reason. Meyers loses his spot on the active roster as Houston reshapes its outfield depth.

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RosterHOUJul 3, 3:50 PM EDT

Cristian Javier Reinstated by Astros After Shoulder Strain

Houston activates the right-hander from the 60-day IL, slotting him into a long relief role with rotation upside.

The Astros officially reinstated Cristian Javier from the 60-day injured list after he missed roughly three months with a shoulder strain. Javier spent the past month rehabbing in the minors, reaching 85 pitches over six innings in his final rehab outing. Manager Joe Espada confirmed Javier will serve as a long reliever behind the current five-man rotation, though he could step in as a starter if needed. Miguel Ullola was optioned to Triple-A as the corresponding roster move.

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RosterHOUJun 29, 11:15 PM EDT

Jeremy Peña Heads to IL With Left Calf Strain

Houston's starting shortstop is sidelined with a mild left calf strain, though the club is optimistic the stint will be brief.

The Astros are placing shortstop Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list due to a mild left calf strain. Manager Joe Espada confirmed the move to reporters, including Chandler Rome of The Athletic. The organization is hopeful the injury will result in only a minimal absence. The move leaves Houston without its starting shortstop in the near term.

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