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Astros claim Mariners outfielder off waivers with latest move

The Houston Astros claimed outfielder Rhylan Thomas off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, Houston transferred right-hander Hunter Brown from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. Thomas, originally an 11th-round pick by the New York Mets in the 2022 MLB Draft, was acquired by […] The post Astros claim Mariners outfielder off waivers with latest move appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros star Jeremy Pena’s ‘last hurdle’ before beginning injury rehab assignment

The Houston Astros badly need good news right now, and the latest injury update surrounding Jeremy Pena finally gave fans something to hold onto. According to Houston Chronicle reporter Matt Kawahara, Astros manager Joe Espada said Pena will “hopefully” run bases in Cincinnati either Saturday or Sunday. That would become the final hurdle before the […] The post Astros star Jeremy Pena’s ‘last hurdle’ before beginning injury rehab assignment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros star Carlos Correa suffers ‘serious’ injury

The Houston Astros may have to soldier on without Carlos Correa for the foreseeable future. Correa was a late scratch for Tuesday’s contest, which the Astros won 2-1 at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. He reportedly suffered a “serious” left ankle injury before the Astros’ game Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to The … The post Astros star Carlos Correa suffers ‘serious’ injury appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Astros’ Hunter Brown, Jeremy Pena get injury updates from Joe Espada

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.

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This shocking Astros fact may be a reason behind 2026 struggles

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.

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Astros Tatsuya Imai, Josh Hader set to pitch in same injury rehab game

The Houston Astros just got some big news, and they really needed it after their terrible start to the 2026 season. Joe Espada, Astros manager, said that Tatsuya Imai, Josh Hader, and Nate Pearson will all pitch for Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday. Imai will start the game. This is a huge help for a […] The post Astros Tatsuya Imai, Josh Hader set to pitch in same injury rehab game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros lose another player to injured list ahead of Guardians game

The Houston Astros have dealt with no shortage of injury concerns to begin the season. Hunter Brown, Jeremy Pena, Christian Javier, Tatsuya Imai and Josh Hader are among the Astros battling injuries at the moment. On Tuesday, the Astros placed another player on the injured list, as the team announced that outfielder Taylor Trammell is […] The post Astros lose another player to injured list ahead of Guardians game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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When Astros’ Hunter Brown, Cristian Javier are expected to return from injury

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.

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Astros Hit by Injuries as Losing Streak Raises Early Concerns

The Houston Astros have been decimated early in 2026 by the injury bug.  As of April 13th, Houston has six key players on the injured list. Those being: Josh Hader (RP), Hunter Brown (SP), Ronel Blanco (SP), Tatsuya Imai (SP), and Jeremy Pena (SS). Hader, when healthy, is the team’s closer and one of the best relievers […] The post Astros Hit by Injuries as Losing Streak Raises Early Concerns appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Astros’ injury woes get worse with Cody Bolton’s early exit

The word “catastrophic” does not often have a place in April baseball, but it is hard to describe the Houston Astros’ first road trip of the 2026 MLB campaign as anything else. Joe Espada’s squad has gone 1-8 versus the Athletics, Colorado Rockies and Seattle Mariners and is off to a slow start for the […] The post Astros’ injury woes get worse with Cody Bolton’s early exit appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Proposed blockbuster Astros trade sees Houston land $56 million Cy Young ace, create electric 1-2-3 punch with Hunter Brown, Tatsuya Imai – sportingnews.com

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Astros’ Hunter Brown doesn’t sound concerned about shoulder injury, per Joe Espada

The Houston Astros have played well to start the season, but they’re dealing with an injury to one of their key players. Ace Hunter Brown was recently placed on the 15-day injured list because of a strain in his pitching shoulder. The last time he pitched was earlier in the week against the Boston Red […] The post Astros’ Hunter Brown doesn’t sound concerned about shoulder injury, per Joe Espada appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Astros place Hunter Brown on IL with shoulder injury

Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown started his 2026 campaign off hot. However, an unfortunate injury has now put his season on pause. The Astros have placed Brown on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain, via Chandler Rome of The Athletic. This is the first time Brown has been on the […] The post Astros place Hunter Brown on IL with shoulder injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Houston Astros Linked to Cy Young Award Winner To Bolster Starting Rotation

Going into the 2026 season, one question surrounding the Houston Astros is whether or not they replaced left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez. The writing was on the wall as last season was coming to an end that his tenure in Houston was over. That ended up being the case over the offseason, but it took him […] The post Houston Astros Linked to Cy Young Award Winner To Bolster Starting Rotation appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Red Sox Star Doesn’t Beat Around the Bush About Concerning Start to 2026 Season

Things have not gone the way the Boston Red Sox have hoped through the first five games of the22026 season. After opening the season with a 3-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds, the Red Sox have lost four in a row.Ace Garrett Crochet threw a gem on Opening Day, and since then, anything that could […] The post Red Sox Star Doesn’t Beat Around the Bush About Concerning Start to 2026 Season appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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