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With injured outfielder Chas McCormick back in the lineup, the Houston Astros are facing questions over their crowded outfield. Chas McCormick was back in the Astros lineup on Tuesday after he was sidelined in April with an injured hamstring. McCormick returned to the active roster after finishing a six-game rehab assignment on Sunday.   TODAY’S ROSTER MOVE: The Astros have … [Read more...] about Houston Astros Facing Questions as Injured Outfielder Returns

The Houston Astros had a rough start to the season thanks to awful pitching production and a lack of health. Even with most of its starters back healthy, Houston clearly learned the importance of maintaining solid pitching depth. On Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reported that the Astros’ latest move was to sign veteran starter Eric Lauer to a minor league deal. This is … [Read more...] about Houston Astros Add Veteran Starter To Pitching Depth

While the Houston Astros have been surging since the Mexico series, right fielder Kyle Tucker has been surging all season. Having just been swept by the Chicago Cubs, the Astros were 7-19 going into their two-game series against the Rockies in Mexico City. The Mexico City series served as a new beginning for an Astros team that was having their worst start in ten years. Houston … [Read more...] about Surging Outfielder Ignites the Astros Winning Streak

Houston Astros first baseman José Abreu is “doing well” as he attempts to rediscover his swing in extended spring training. Abreu got off to a brutal start to the 2024 season. In his first 22 games of the season, Abreu was 7-for-71 (.099) with zero homers, three RBI, and 18 strikeouts. So, the Houston Astros mutually optioned him to West Palm Beach to work on his swing in … [Read more...] about Astros First Baseman ‘Doing Well’ After Minor League Option

Per a team announcement, the Oakland Athletics have acquired pitcher Brandon Bielak from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations. In a corresponding move, Oakland made room on the 40-man roster by designating lefty Easton Lucas for assignment. Welcome to the Green and Gold, Brandon! We have acquired RHP Brandon Bielak from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash … [Read more...] about Athletics Acquire Right-Hander from Astros as Injuries Decimate Pitching Depth