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Josh Hader update included in latest Astros injury news

The Houston Astros were defeated by the Los Angeles Angels on Opening Day, as <a href="/mlb/players/mike_trout/125861">Mike Trout</a> led the way with a home run. Houston is looking to bounce back on Friday night in a rematch with LA.

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Astros Outright César Salazar

The Astros announced today that catcher César Salazar has cleared waivers and been sent outright to Triple-A Sugar Land. He had been designated for assignment earlier this week when Houston set its Opening Day roster.

Houston Astros News / ESPN / March 27

Peña in Astros lineup after missing Opening Day

Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña will make his season debut Friday after missing Houston's Opening Day loss while recovering from a broken finger.

MLB News / Crawfish Boxes / March 27

Jeremy Peña to make season debut on Friday

Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña will make his season debut on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels after missing Opening Day due to his recovery from a fractured right index finger.

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Luis Garcia News / Athlon Sports / March 27

Yankees Add Former Astros Pitcher Before Giants Game

The Yankees have added starting pitching depth to their roster after Friday's latest addition. New York has signed former Houston Astros World Series champion Luis Garcia to a two-year minor-league deal (h/t Jorge Castillo, ESPN).

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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

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 27

Astros announce roster move before Angels clash

The Houston Astros are set to face off against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday for their second game of the 2026 season. Leading up to the contest, the organization announced a roster move that is taking effect immediately.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 27

Astros News & Notes: Brown, Blubaugh, Paredes, Yordan 3/27/26

Hunter Brown was strong in his Opening Day start, but only lasted 4.2 IP due to his high pitch count following 4 walks and 9 strikeouts. A.J. Blubaugh then pitched 2.1 IP in relief, likely giving us a look at how the Astros intend to use their bullpen.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 27

Former Astros SP Bud Norris Discusses New Ace Hunter Brown

Norris, the Opening Day starter for the Astros in their inaugural American League campaign in 2013, shared his thoughts on Houston’s Opening Day starter this year, new staff ace Hunter Brown.

Luis Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 27

Yankees, Luis Garcia agree to minor league deal

The Yankees and former Astros righty Luis Garcia are in agreement on a minor league contract, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. It’s presumably a two-year minor league pact, as Garcia underwent his second career Tommy John surgery back in October.

Yordan Alvarez News / Just Baseball / March 27

Why Yordan Alvarez’s 2026 Could Make or Break the Astros

Yordan Alvarez is undoubtedly the top hitter in the Houston Astros‘ lineup, and one of the best left-handed hitters in Major League Baseball today. That’s been backed up by his recent production, but the problem is he’s not always on the field.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 27

In the lab: Astros lineup WAR expectations

Repeat after me: it is only one game. It is only one game. It is only one game. In all seriousness, while Thursday afternoon’s game was not the start we wanted, it does demonstrate a continuation of last year’s team.

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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.

Yordan Alvarez News / Larry Brown Sports / March 26

Yordan Alvarez bizarrely gets robbed of a potential HR by Daikin Park roof

Yordan Alvarez fell victim to his own ballpark during Thursday’s Opening Day. The Houston Astros slugger Alvarez came to bat in the first inning of his team’s season-opening matchup against the Los Angeles Angels at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas.

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Jeremy Pena News / Athlon Sports / March 26

Astros Announce Jeremy Pena News After Absence From Opening Day Lineup

The Houston Astros are entering the upcoming season hoping the roster stays healthy enough to return to the MLB playoffs. Last year, the Astros collapsed in the second half and missed out on postseason play during the final week of the regular season.