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Astros’ Jeremy Pena gets official Opening Day roster status amid injury concern

The Houston Astros are hoping to be fairly healthy when Opening Day approaches, and it looks like they’ll be able to achieve that goal with the recent news.

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Astros Announce Opening Day Roster

Today, the Houston Astros finalized their 26-man Opening Day Roster. The roster includes 13 pitchers and 13 position players. To finalize the Opening Day roster, the Astros made several roster moves official this morning: RHP Christian Roa and C Christian Vázquez have been added to the 40-man roster.

Brice Matthews News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 25

Astros makes Brice Matthews Opening Day roster decision

The Houston Astros have concluded Spring Training and will be opening the regular season on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. An injury in the World Baseball Classic to Jeremy Pena opened a potential roster spot for one of the Astros’ prospects.

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The 'Active MLB 3+ 30-homer seasons' quiz

How many of the active Major League Baseball players to hit 30 home runs in at least three different seasons can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Four-HR MLB games' quiz

The '2026 MLB managers' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / March 25

Astros carry high expectations into opener vs. Angels

The Houston Astros missed the playoffs last season for the first time in nine years, something with which the Los Angeles Angels have become familiar over the past 11 seasons.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

MLB announces 80-game suspension for Johan Rojas

Mets star gets help from former teammate after clubhouse issues

Three comeback arms to watch in National League East

Five X factors in the AL Central

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 25

Astros Finalize Opening Day Roster

The Astros finalized their Opening Day roster, most announcing that shortstop Jeremy Pena will avoid a season-opening trip to the injured list. Catcher César Salazar was designated for assignment, clearing a 40-man roster spot for Christian Vázquez, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 25

A Crucial Year Ahead for These Astros Prospects

As the 2026 season approaches, a handful of Astros prospects find themselves at a crossroads. Some are at a point where they need to produce to take the next step.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 25

In The Lab: Five Good Astros Questions with Astros Future’s Jimmy Price

The lab is first and foremost a place where we get to learn more about baseball. As much as I would love to pass myself off as an expert in all things, that would be the height of hubris and would deprive all of us the opportunity to avail ourselves of genuine expertise.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 25

Hope Springs Eternal: Astros Fans Embrace a New Season

Astros fans, the wait is finally over. The long offseason has come to an end, and with it arrives something that never goes out of style, hope. As Opening Day approaches, there’s a noticeable shift in the air.

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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.

Jose Altuve News / Crawfish Boxes / March 25

Jose Altuve’s Sweet 16 With the Astros

Sweet 16 is in the air in Houston. It’s with the Houston Cougars at Toyota Center. It’s with Jose Altuve stepping into the batter’s box on Opening Day as he embarks upon his 16th year.

Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 25

Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena reveals Opening Day concern, and it’s not his finger injury

The Houston Astros head into Opening Day 2026 with cautious optimism, as the latest update on Jeremy Pena shifts attention away from his finger injury.