Astros’ Joe Espada Shares Hunter Brown Injury Update on Friday
Astros right-hander Hunter Brown is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Sunday as he continues his recovery from a shoulder strain.

Astros right-hander Hunter Brown is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment Sunday as he continues his recovery from a shoulder strain.

The Houston Astros received encouraging news Monday, as manager Joe Espada provided updates on the recovery progress of ace Hunter Brown, shortstop Jeremy Pena, pitcher Cristian Javier, and relief pitcher Ryan Weiss. With the club set to open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night, the timing carries added significance, as […] The post Astros’ Hunter Brown, Jeremy Pena get injury updates from Joe Espada appeared first on ClutchPoints.

An injury-ravaged pitching staff is unsurprisingly a major cause for the Houston Astros’ early shortcomings, but besides owning an MLB-worst 5.93 ERA entering Saturday’s game against the Boston Red Sox, this unit is alarmingly having immense trouble in one specific area. The Astros have now walked the No. 9 hitter in an opposing lineup 20 […] The post This shocking Astros fact may be a reason behind 2026 struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Astros selected Braden Shewmake's contract Monday, giving the Texas-born 2019 first-round pick a new big-league shot. The post Astros Call Up Ex-Yankees Braden Shewmake One Day After Trade appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Houston Astros pitching rotation has been stung massively by the injury bug to begin their 2026 campaign. Amongst the pitchers currently on Houston’s injury list are Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier. Astros general manager Dana Brown has now revealed when he expects Brown and Javier back on the mound. He is expected both to […] The post When Astros’ Hunter Brown, Cristian Javier are expected to return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Astros make a roster move before the Cardinals game, calling up a former No. 5 pitching prospect for Friday’s start. The post Astros Turn to Ex-No. 5 Pitching Prospect to Start Friday vs. Cardinals appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Cody Bolton joins the Houston Astros injury list, deepening a pitching crisis that manager Joe Espada is scrambling to address. The post Astros Cody Bolton Injury Update: What’s Next For Latest Injured Pitcher appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Houston Astros need pitching depth with Hunter Brown and Cristian Javier on the IL; the Miami Marlins could be willing to help.

The Astros have been hit with yet another pitching injury.

The Houston Astros got dealt another tough injury blow on Wednesday, when two players got hurt within minutes during a game. Jake Meyers and Cristian Javier both left during Houston’s game with the Colorado Rockies. Astros manager Joe Espada gave a brutal admission after the contest about the situation. “Not what I want to see. […] The post Joe Espada makes ‘hard’ confession about 2 Astros players getting hurt within minutes appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Houston Astros and Colorado Rockies are in the middle of their last game of the series, and the Rockies have had the advantage throughout the week, winning the first two matchups. The Astros are already down in the final matchup, and things have not gotten better for them, as two players went down with […] The post 2 Astros players exit game vs. Rockies with apparent injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Houston Astros right-hander Cristian Javier left Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies.
