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Astros’ Injury Woes Deepen as More Players Including Cristian Javier Are Sidelined

Astros’ Injury Woes Deepen as More Players Including Cristian Javier Are Sidelined

Injury woes for the Houston Astros have gone from bad to worse. In ten games, the Houston Astros lost their ace in Hunter Brown to a shoulder strain. Just three games later against the Colorado Rockies, the Astros lose yet another arm in Cristian Javier to shoulder tightness during Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies.

Cristian Javier News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 8
Cristian Javier Exits Start Due To Shoulder Tightness

Cristian Javier Exits Start Due To Shoulder Tightness

Astros right-hander Cristian Javier was removed from today’s game after just one inning due to shoulder tightness. As relayed by Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Javier was warming up for the second inning but summoned catcher Christian Vázquez and the training staff to the mound before departing.

Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / April 8
Astros' Joe Espada Shares Carlos Correa Status Update After Removal From Lineup

Astros' Joe Espada Shares Carlos Correa Status Update After Removal From Lineup

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada said Carlos Correa was removed from the lineup because the 31‑year‑old has been dealing with an illness over the past few days, according to Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle.

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Astros OF Jake Meyers leaves game with injury

Astros OF Jake Meyers leaves game with injury

Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers left Wednesday's game at Colorado with an injury. Meyers was batting with two outs and runners on the corners in the second inning when he appeared to sustain an injury to his abdomen on a checked swing.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

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Astros Try To Avoid a Sweep vs. Rockies: Preview, Storylines

Astros Try To Avoid a Sweep vs. Rockies: Preview, Storylines

When the Houston Astros boarded a plane to Sacramento last week to begin a 10-game road trip against the Athletics, they were sitting at 5-2 after a successful season-opening home stand against the Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox.

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Houston Astros News: Injured Players List And Return Timeline 

Houston Astros News: Injured Players List And Return Timeline 

The Houston Astros are not having the perfect start to the 2026 season. They sit at the .500 mark and are trailing the Texas Rangers. Every team in the AL West seems to be struggling, but it’s too early to tell.

Nick Allen News / Crawfish Boxes / April 8

In The Lab: Effects of Good Coaching

Admittedly, there is nothing more challenging than doing analysis on the fly. All numbers that appear in the lab during the regular season are a snapshot in time.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 8
Astros' Future Cloudy as Ace Will Miss Extended Time with Shoulder Injury

Astros' Future Cloudy as Ace Will Miss Extended Time with Shoulder Injury

Two weeks into the regular season, and the Houston Astros offense is clicking like a well-oiled machine. They currently lead the American League in nearly every single offensive category: batting average, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, walks, home runs, RBI, hits and runs.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / April 7

Bats Go Silent as Astros Fall to Rockies 5-1

The league’s best offense decided to take the night off as Astros pitching, defense continue to struggle. It was a night to forget for the Astros offense, who managed just 1 run on 3 hits with one walk against Rockies pitchers Kyle Freeland and Antonio Senzatela, as Houston loses its second straight game in Denver, 5-1 to the Rockies.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Josh Hader News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7

Astros closer Josh Hader update included in latest Houston injury news

The Houston Astros received encouraging injury updates Tuesday, as progress from Josh Hader, Bennett Sousa, and Nate Pearson signaled potential reinforcements for a pitching staff navigating early-season setbacks.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / April 7
Astros Duo Impressively Tops All of Baseball in On-Base Percentage

Astros Duo Impressively Tops All of Baseball in On-Base Percentage

For a decade between the mid-nineties and into the 2000's, the high-powered Houston Astros were led by an offensive juggernaut trio known as the "Killer B's" (Craig Biggio, Jeff Bagwell and Lance Berkman).

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Yordan Alvarez News / Athlon Sports / April 7
Astros Three-Time All-Star Has Raked Vs. Left-Handers

Astros Three-Time All-Star Has Raked Vs. Left-Handers

After Houston Astrosdesignated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez missed most of 2025 (playing in 48 games) due to injuries, 2026 has shown that he hasn’t missed a beat.

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Astros ace's injury will test team's red-hot offense

Astros ace's injury will test team's red-hot offense

The Astros will need more of that from Alvarez, Walker and the rest of the lineup with the pitching staff currently in shambles.

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Jose Altuve News / Houston Astros on SI / April 7
Hot Start Pushes Jose Altuve Into Another Historic Milestone

Hot Start Pushes Jose Altuve Into Another Historic Milestone

The Houston Astros were overlooked entering this season after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016, as many believe that their dynasty is over.

Hunter Brown News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 7
Astros’ Hunter Brown shut down from throwing for at least ‘a few weeks’ amid shoulder injury

Astros’ Hunter Brown shut down from throwing for at least ‘a few weeks’ amid shoulder injury

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown is dealing with a Grade 2 shoulder strain, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. “Hunter Brown has a Grade 2 shoulder strain, according to the Astros, who say he will ‘refrain from throwing for a few weeks,'” Rome wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Hunter Brown News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5
Astros Place Hunter Brown On Injured List With Shoulder Strain

Astros Place Hunter Brown On Injured List With Shoulder Strain

The Astros are placing right-hander Hunter Brown on the injured list due to a right shoulder strain. Right-hander Christian Roa was recalled to the majors to replace Brown on the roster.

Cristian Javier News / Yardbarker / April 4
Cristian Javier's struggles putting Astros in rough spot

Cristian Javier's struggles putting Astros in rough spot

There is still time for Javier to return to form and be that steady arm in the middle of the Astros rotation. However, if he continues to struggle, a return to the minors could be in the future.

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How the Astros Offense Has Exploded To Start the Season

How the Astros Offense Has Exploded To Start the Season

The Houston Astros have a 5-2 record after the first two series of the season. This is actually a new spot to be in for the Astros, who have not gotten off to the best of starts in the last few years.

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Lance McCullers Jr. Is the Perfect Anchor for Astros’ Rotation

Lance McCullers Jr. Is the Perfect Anchor for Astros’ Rotation

Monday’s 8-1 win over the Boston Red Sox had the Houston Astros feeling like it was the good old days. Jose Altuve reached base five times with four hits, two home runs, and a walk.

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'I was kind of nervous': Ex-Japanese star flops for Astros in MLB debut

'I was kind of nervous': Ex-Japanese star flops for Astros in MLB debut

Nerves got the best of Houston Astros right-hander Tatsuya Imai in his big-league debut Sunday. In a 9-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels, Imai pitched 2.2 innings, walking four.

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