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Astros’ Spencer Arrighetti Focused on Good After Rough Return from IL

Despite being in first place in the American League West, the Houston Astros have dealt with more injuries than pretty much any contending team. On Wednesday night, Houston got some reinforcements back on the mound.

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Astros ink former Braves reliever to bolster pen

The Houston Astros have made another decisive move in the midst of a tight 2025 AL West race, announcing the signing of right-handed reliever Enyel De Los Santos to a major-league contract.

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / August 7

Breaking Down Hopeful Return of Yordan Alvarez to Astros Lineup

After a much-needed series win against the Miami Marlins, the Houston Astros are heading into a massive series against the New York Yankees over the weekend.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 7

Astros Sign Enyel De Los Santos To Major League Contract

The roster churn continues. Enyel De Los Santos will likely fill the last spot in the bullpen for the time being. How long will his tenure last? No idea.

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MLB News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Astros Sign Former Yankees Player Before Facing Them on Friday

The Houston Astros are having a solid season under Joe Espada’s management. They currently lead the AL West with a 64–51 record. On Friday, they’ll face the New York Yankees, and the day before, they made several roster moves.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 7

Astros Sign Veteran Reliever Enyel De Los Santos to Major League Contract

The Houston Astros have made a move to shake some things up in the bullpen. As first reported by Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the team has signed veteran right-hander Enyel De Los Santos to a Major League contract, and he is set to join the team tomorrow for their series in the Bronx against the New York Yankees.

Luis Contreras News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Astros sign Enyel De Los Santos, designate Luis Contreras for assignment

The Astros have signed right-hander Enyel De Los Santos to a major league deal. Fellow righty Nick Hernandez has been optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land in a corresponding active roster move.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 7

Astros Top Prospects Tearing Up Minor Leagues Since Returning To Triple-A Sugar Land

The Houston Astros made several deals ahead of the MLB trade deadline this year, which meant corresponding moves had to be made with their roster to accommodate the new players who were added.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / August 7

Astros Pitching Matchups Revealed for Massive Weekend Series Against Yankees

The Houston Astros are a legitimate contender to win another American League pennant this season. To do that they are going to have to get through a number of formidable opponents.

Yordan Alvarez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 7

Astros rumors: Yordan Alvarez injury return sees ‘light at end of tunnel’

With the Houston Astros coming out of the trade deadline, the team is still looking for the hopeful return of star Yordan Alvarez, who has only played 29 games this season.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 7

Houston Astros Boil: August 7, 2025

Houston Astros News Injuries and roster moves Recap Javier return could be happening soon (HC) Paredes to 60-day IL (TR) Astros prospect update AL West

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The Astros have been scuffling as of late, seeing their American League West Division lead shrink to two games.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 7

Disappointing Astros Stars Turning Their Season Around at the Right Time

The Houston Astros are finally getting back on the right path after a tough stretch of games, and some formerly struggling stars turning things around have played a large part in it.

Carlos Correa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

Astros pitcher feels ‘lucky’ to be teammates with Carlos Correa

The Houston Astros made one of the biggest moves of the MLB trade deadline. They traded for Carlos Correa, who started his career in Houston and was on the Minnesota Twins.

Spencer Arrighetti News / Crawfish Boxes / August 6

Arrighetti returns from IL and gets hit around; Astros lose 6-4

Making his first start for the Astros since April 5th, the Astros were excited to get starter Spencer Arrighetti back on the mound, but it didn’t go as planned, dropping the final game of the series to the Marlins 6-4.

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Astros Manager Joe Espada Provides Updates on Pitchers, Including Lance McCullers Jr.

The Houston Astros received some excellent news on Wednesday when it was revealed that Spencer Arrighetti will be returning to the mound to start against the Miami Marlins for their game that night.

Yordan Alvarez News / Houston Astros on SI / August 6

Astros' Top Concern Should Be Unclear Status of Slugger Yordan Alvarez

The Houston Astros have struggled in the second half of the season, with injuries piling up for the organization. Despite a great first half of the year, the Astros have seen their once sizable lead shrink in the American League West over the last couple of weeks.

Jeremy Pena News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

Astros’ Jeremy Pena plan surfaces before Marlins matchup

The Houston Astros suffered a sweep at the hands of the Boston Red Sox over the weekend. Astros manager Joe Espada helped his team cruise against the Miami Marlins, winning the first two games of their series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 6

Astros aim to flex muscles again in series finale vs. Marlins

With 15 runs in their last two games, the Houston Astros will bid for a series sweep over the host Miami Marlins on Wednesday afternoon. Astros manager Joe Espada said he believes he knows why his team is producing after getting swept last weekend by the Boston Red Sox in a series in which Houston scored only five runs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 5

Three multi-run hits propel Astros to victory over Marlins

Yainer Diaz slugged a three-run homer, Jose Altuve added a two-run shot and the Houston Astros defeated the host Miami Marlins 7-3 on Tuesday night. The Astros, who will look for a three-game sweep on Wednesday afternoon, also got a two-run triple from Jeremy Pena.

Zack Short News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Astros outright infielder

Infielder Zack Short has been sent outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment a few days ago.

Isaac Paredes News / Field Level Media / August 4

Astros 3B Isaac Paredes (hamstring) chooses rehab over surgery

There will be no surgery for Isaac Paredes after he suffered a "significant" hamstring strain last month. Instead, the Houston Astros third baseman will rehab with the hopes of returning for a potential World Series run.

Joe Espada News / Athlon Sports / August 4

Joe Espada Gets Honest About Struggling First-Round Pick as Astros Face Decision

Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith looked like an AL Rookie of the Year candidate in May and June, but his recent struggles have coincided with the team's lack of results.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4

Carlos Correa accidentally drove another Twins player to request a trade

The Minnesota Twins’ decision to trade Carlos Correa may have inadvertently set the wheels in motion on another major deal the team made last Thursday.

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Houston Astros News / Larry Brown Sports / August 4

Astros release former All-Star catcher

Omar Narvaez’s season with the Houston Astros is over before it even really started. The Astros have reportedly released the former All-Star catcher from his minor league contract.