The Houston Astros made a couple of roster moves on Saturday ahead of their game with the Tampa Bay Rays. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that the Astros would be placing outfielder Chas McCormick on the 10-day IL, and recalling infielder Shay Whitcomb. The move is retroactive to May 30th. Chas McCormick is going on the IL with a left oblique strain. Shay Whitcomb has … [Read more...] about Astros Place Outfielder Chas McCormick on the Injured List; Call up Shay Whitcomb
Astros Yordan Alvarez Shut Down After Hopes of Weekend Return
After the Houston Astros placed outfielder Chas McCormick on the injured list, Astros fans were given another bit of bad news. This time, it pertains to the Yordan Alvarez injury. Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports that Alvarez dealt with discomfort in his right hand on Friday and was sent for imaging. Unfortunately, general manager Dana Brown said that the imaging revealed … [Read more...] about Astros Yordan Alvarez Shut Down After Hopes of Weekend Return
Ronel Blanco to Miss Remainder of 2025 with Elbow Injury
The Houston Astros have announced that starting pitcher Ronel Blanco will undergo Tommy John Surgery next week. This will cause him to miss the remainder of the 2025 season. Blanco is expected to return during the 2026 season. Update on Ronel Blanco: pic.twitter.com/fTunhbFFC6 — Houston Astros (@astros) May 28, 2025 Ronel Blanco to Undergo Tommy John Surgery Blanco, 31, … [Read more...] about Ronel Blanco to Miss Remainder of 2025 with Elbow Injury
Astros Get Boost as Lance McCullers Jr. Makes Anticipated Return
Houston Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is set to start Sunday against the Chicago White Sox. It will mark his first appearance on the mound since Game 3 of the 2022 World Series. “I’m really excited to have him on the mound on Sunday,” Astros manager Joe Espada said to reporters on Wednesday. “He’s worked his tail off to get back to this point, and this whole entire … [Read more...] about Astros Get Boost as Lance McCullers Jr. Makes Anticipated Return
Astros Call Up Promising Arm to Join Pitching Corps
The Houston Astros announced to reporters, including Chandler Rome of The Athletic, that pitching prospect AJ Blubaugh will make his major league debut on Wednesday afternoon against the Detroit Tigers. Blubaugh boasts a 3.86 ERA across his first 21 Triple-A innings. He represented the Astros in the Futures Game last season. Blubaugh, 24, finished with a 4.19 ERA in the … [Read more...] about Astros Call Up Promising Arm to Join Pitching Corps