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Houston Astros News / Viral Sports News / August 6
Astros Shake Up Roster With 3-Year MLB Player Demotion

Astros Shake Up Roster With 3-Year MLB Player Demotion

The Houston Astros optioned outfielder Zach Dezenzo to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, clearing a roster spot ahead of their upcoming series against the San Diego Padres.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / June 5

Jose Altuve Activated from IL, Dezenzo Optioned

The Astros have reinstated 2B Jose Altuve from the 10-day IL. The club optioned OF Zach Dezenzo to Triple A after last night’s game. Altuve, 36, was initially diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain, but recovered faster than expected.

MLB News / Houston Astros on SI / April 6
Astros' Series Opener vs. Rockies: Preview, Storylines

Astros' Series Opener vs. Rockies: Preview, Storylines

After beginning the season 5-2, the Houston Astros hit the road for their first road trip of the 2026 season over the weekend. They began their 10-game road trip in Sacramento against the Athletics and dropped two of the three games.

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Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / February 7
Astros Represented By Just 3 Players at the World Baseball Classic

Astros Represented By Just 3 Players at the World Baseball Classic

The World Baseball Classic will begin on March 4th. The Houston Astros will be represented by just three players at the tournament. Now, insurance issues played a big part in that, but it is the second-fewest amount of players among all MLB organizations.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / June 2, 2025
Astros place rookie OF Zach Dezenzo (hand) on 10-day IL

Astros place rookie OF Zach Dezenzo (hand) on 10-day IL

The Houston Astros placed rookie outfielder Zach Dezenzo on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of inflammation in his left hand. In a corresponding move, the Astros selected the contract of top outfield prospect Jacob Melton from Triple-A Sugar Land.

Houston Astros News / Field Level Media / April 22, 2025
Zach Dezenzo, Astros eye series win over Jays

Zach Dezenzo, Astros eye series win over Jays

Opportunities have been few and far between for Astros utility man Zach Dezenzo, whose breakout performance on Monday helped pace Houston to a 7-0 victory over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / March 19, 2025
Houston Astros Top Prospect Suffers Injury After Taking Ground Ball To His Face

Houston Astros Top Prospect Suffers Injury After Taking Ground Ball To His Face

If a young top prospect is still in big league camp at this point of spring training, that means they have a chance to make the Opening Day roster. That is exactly the case for the No.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / March 14, 2025

Wesneski pitched ok, and Zenzo continues to rake

The score? The Astros won on a walk-off, 6-5, but who cares? The real story is that Zach Dezenzo continues to hit well. Today he went 3 for 4 with a homer bringing his OPS up to .988.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / January 22, 2025

Astros land two on MLB’s list of best third base prospects

Both Dezenzo and Smith land on the list Over the past few weeks, MLB.com has been releasing lists of the top prospects at each position heading into the

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 30, 2024
Houston Astros Top Prospect Shining in Winter Ball Ahead of Fight for Roster Spot

Houston Astros Top Prospect Shining in Winter Ball Ahead of Fight for Roster Spot

The Houston Astros, for the first time in a while, have a lot of holes to fill in the offseason. They desperately need to upgrade their first base situation, and it's possible that Alex Bregman departs in free agency, leaving third base to be backfilled as well.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / October 16, 2024

Zach Dezenzo, the 36th-most positively impactful Astro of 2024

Zach Dezenzo made his major league debut with the Astros in 2024. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays through the first part of Houston’s post-postseason, we’re running down the 40 most positively impactful Astros in 2024.

Houston Astros News / Crawfish Boxes / August 26, 2024

Astros’ Whitcomb and Dezenzo in tiny sample sizes

Let’s look at the rookies’ performance after very brief playing time Shay Whitcomb was destroying the Pacific Coast League. (Most of the prospect mavens said “meh.”) Zach Dezenzo moved like a flash through minor league levels and showed big time power in the PCL.

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Houston Astros News / CBSSports.com / August 14, 2024

Astros' Zach Dezenzo and four other under-the-radar prospects who could impact MLB playoff races

As the dog days of summer wrap, contending teams could be ready to bring in fresh talent for a playoff push

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 11, 2024
Watch Houston Astros Teammates Celebrate Rookie’s First MLB Home Run

Watch Houston Astros Teammates Celebrate Rookie’s First MLB Home Run

It was only a matter of time for Houston Astros rookie Zach Dezenzo. He was going to get his first Major League home run. If it couldn’t happen at Minute Maid Park, well at least it happened at one of baseball’s iconic ballparks — Fenway Park in Boston.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / August 6, 2024
Houston Astros Calling Up Red-Hot Top Prospect

Houston Astros Calling Up Red-Hot Top Prospect

The Houston Astros are in the middle of fighting for their playoff lives. After losing on Monday, they dropped to 57-55 and are a game-and-a-half back of the Seattle Mariners in the race for the AL West division.

Houston Astros News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 6, 2024

Astros Select Zach Dezenzo

3:05pm: The Astros have now officially announced that they have selected Dezenzo. In corresponding moves, they optioned outfielder Trey Cabbage to Triple-A Sugar Land and designated right-hander Dylan Coleman for assignment.

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