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#4 PROS

Jacob Melton: Still working through groin issue

May 4th

Melton hasn't played in a game with Triple-A Sugar Land since April 17 due to a groin injury, MLB.com reports.

#1 1B

Christian Walker: Average ticking up

May 4th

Walker went 2-for-4 with a run scored Sunday against the White Sox.

#9 BP

Ryan Gusto: Shifts to bullpen Sunday

May 4th

Gusto recorded two outs and allowed three unearned runs on two hits and two walks in his relief appearance Sunday in the Astros' 5-4 loss to the White Sox in seven innings.

#1 RF

Zach Dezenzo: Clubs first homer

May 4th

Dezenzo went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and an additional run scored in Sunday's rain-shortened 5-4 loss to the White Sox.

#5 P

Lance McCullers: Lasts 3.2 frames in return

May 4th

McCullers did not factor into the decision in Sunday's rain-shortened loss to the White Sox, allowing three hits and walks apiece over 3.2 scoreless innings. He struck out four.

#1 2B

Brendan Rodgers: Regains foothold in lineup

May 4th

Rodgers will start at second base and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the White Sox.

#1 PROS

Cam Smith: On bench again Sunday

May 4th

Smith is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

#1 3B

Isaac Paredes: Receiving first day off

May 4th

Paredes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

#1 DH

Yordan Alvarez: Improving, sitting again Sunday

May 4th

Alvarez (hand) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, though manager Joe Espada said the slugger is feeling better and isn't expected to require medical imaging, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

#1 CF

Jake Meyers: Ties franchise record Saturday

May 3rd

Meyers went 4-for-4 with a double, a triple, two home runs and seven RBI in Saturday's 8-3 win over the White Sox.

#2 P

Hunter Brown: Fans nine in fifth win

May 3rd

Brown (5-1) picked up the win Saturday in an 8-3 victory over the White Sox, giving up three runs on four hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out nine.

#2 2B

Mauricio Dubon: Sitting third straight

May 3rd

Dubon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

#1 C

Yainer Diaz: Big game in loss

May 2nd

Diaz went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, an RBI double and two total runs scored in Friday's 7-3 loss to the White Sox.

#1 P

Framber Valdez: Yields four runs in loss

May 2nd

Valdez (1-4) took the loss Friday versus the White Sox, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings.

#1 BP

Bryan Abreu: Back from paternity leave

May 2nd

The Astros reinstated Abreu from the paternity list Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

#17 PROS

AJ Blubaugh: Dispatched to Triple-A

May 1st

The Astros optioned Blubaugh to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday.

#1 SS

Jeremy Pena: Clubs fourth homer

Apr 30th

Pena went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Tigers.

#7 P

Hayden Wesneski: Won't start this week

Apr 30th

Wesneski isn't expected to make his next start until the Astros' three-game series in Milwaukee early next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

#1 CL

Josh Hader: Shaky in non-save situation

Apr 29th

Hader allowed two earned runs on two hits and no walks while striking out one across one inning Tuesday against the Tigers.

#1 LF

Jose Altuve: Drives in three runs Monday

Apr 28th

Altuve went 2-for-4 with a home run and three total RBI in Monday's 8-5 victory versus Detroit.

#6 P

Ronel Blanco: Fans six in five frames

Apr 28th

Blanco allowed three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six batters over five innings in a no-decision against Detroit on Monday.

#3 P

Spencer Arrighetti: Imaging shows thumb is healing

Apr 28th

Arrighetti got imaging on his fractured right thumb Monday that showed the bone is healing properly, Will Kunkel of FOX 26 Houston reports.

#2 CF

Chas McCormick: Scores three runs in rare start

Apr 27th

McCormick went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs scored Sunday against the Royals.

#4 BP

Kaleb Ort: Reinstated from IL

Apr 27th

The Astros activated Ort (oblique) from the 15-day injured list Sunday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

#7 BP

Forrest Whitley: Knee injury resurfaces

Apr 27th

Whitley was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a left knee sprain, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

#5 BP

Shawn Dubin: Starting rehab assignment Saturday

Apr 25th

Dubin (shoulder) will be available to pitch for Double-A Corpus Christi on Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#14 PROS

Luis Baez: Yet to make 2025 debut

Apr 25th

Baez, who opened the year on the development list, was assigned to Double-A Corpus Christi on April 15 but has not yet played in a game.

#9 PROS

Ethan Pecko: Shelved at Double-A

Apr 23rd

Double-A Corpus Christi placed Pecko on its 7-day injured list April 10 due to an unspecified injury.

#20 PROS

Zach Cole: Back in action at Double-A

Apr 23rd

Cole (oblique) has gone 3-for-13 with a double, three walks and a stolen base in four games since being activated from Double-A Corpus Christi's 7-day injured list April 16.

#4 P

Luis Garcia: Plays catch Tuesday

Apr 22nd

Garcia (elbow) played catch at Daikin Park on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.