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
1966 NL Rookie of the Year Tommy Helms Passes Away
Tommy Helms, the 1966 National League Rookie of the Year and two-time All-Star, has died. He was 83 years old. The Hall of Fame remembers Reds, Astros, Pirates and Red Sox infielder Tommy Helms, who passed away at the age of 83. The 1966 National League Rookie of the Year was a two-time All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner at second base. pic.twitter.com/N8wN8zZawH — National … [Read more...] about 1966 NL Rookie of the Year Tommy Helms Passes Away
Luis Garcia Shut Down After Another Elbow Setback
The Houston Astros announced Thursday that pitcher Luis Garcia underwent an MRI, which revealed inflammation in his right elbow. As a result, he will remain shut down from throwing indefinitely. Garcia, who suffered a setback late in spring training while working his way back from Tommy John surgery, will be re-evaluated in four weeks, according to the team. Luis Garcia’s … [Read more...] about Luis Garcia Shut Down After Another Elbow Setback