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Enyel De Los Santos - Slated to face hitters Friday De Los Santos (knee) is expected to complete one more bullpen session before facing hitters in live batting practice Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The upcoming live BP session will represent the final checkpoint De Los Santos will need to hit in his recovery from a right knee strain before gaining clearance to make his Grapefruit League debut. De Los Santos worked mainly in middle relief between stops with Atlanta and Houston last season, picking up six wins and six holds and submitting a 4.36 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 62:24 K:BB across 66 innings.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Abreu, Javier's unique friendship has crossed both countries and decades WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Spend any time around Astros camp this year and you can’t help but notice two players seemingly doing everything to...

12 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Australian starter flourishes vs. Japan, but his brothers steal the show TOKYO -- Connor MacDonald wasn’t supposed to be a pitcher. The Brisbane native actually began his career as a first baseman and outfielder,...

15 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Jason Alexander - Cut from big-league camp The Astros optioned Alexander to minor-league camp Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The veteran right-hander had a 4.77 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 65:26 K:BB across 77.1 innings between Atlanta and Houston last season but was never a likely bet to crack the Astros' Opening Day roster. Alexander is likely to work out of the rotation at Triple-A Sugar Land to begin 2026 and could get another look in the majors as a swingman at some point this year.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Tigers' Skubal Says No Long-Term Deal On Table

Notable news, notes and buzz with MLB spring training ramping up ahead of the World Baseball Classic and Opening Day.

23 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Tigers' Skubal Says No Long-Term Deal On Table

MLB The Show in real life: Marlins call pitches with ... video game controller? WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- “MLB The Show” saw its realism peak thanks to Marlins right-hander Chris Paddack on Saturday afternoon. Paddack jok...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Astros sign catcher Christian Vázquez to minor league deal, invite him to big league spring training

The Houston Astros have signed catcher Christian Vázquez to a minor league deal and invited him to big league spring training

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Carlos Correa - Returning Monday Correa (neck) will resume playing in the Grapefruit League on Monday against the Cardinals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's worth noting that Correa will be starting at shortstop during his return to play -- something that may become more common while Jeremy Pena sits with a fractured finger. If Pena's absence extends into the regular season, Correa would slide back over to shortstop while Isaac Paredes starts at the hot corner.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reddit AMA with beat reporter Brian McTaggart This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it reg...

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Astros bringing back Vázquez on Minors deal WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Veteran catcher Christian Vázquez, who was a part of the Astros' World Series championship team in 2022, is returni...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Christian Vázquez - Joining Astros on minors deal Vazquez agreed to a minor-league contract with the Astros on Saturday that includes an invitation to spring training, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Vazquez is currently playing for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, but afterward he will report to Astros camp and attempt to win the backup job behind Yainer Diaz. Cesar Salazar, the only other catcher currently on Houston's 40-man roster, is 2-for-13 so far this spring. Vazquez, now 35, spent the last three seasons in Minnesota, slashing a combined .215/.267/.311.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cavalli carves through Astros, lined up for possible Opening Day nod WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Ideally, the Nationals hoped Cade Cavalli would pitch into the fourth inning on Friday. They wanted the right-hander...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Astros All-Star SS Jeremy Peña unsure if he will be ready for opening day because of broken finger

Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña may miss opening day because of the broken finger that caused him to be sidelined for the World Baseball Classic

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Astros trade idea sends Isaac Paredes to Brewers for 2.16 ERA lefty, 27-year-old lefty OF | Sporting News This would be a solid return for Houston to clear their infield logjam.

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Carlos Correa - Will shift to SS if Pena not ready Astros manager Joe Espada said Friday on Foul Territory that Correa (neck) would move to shortstop if Jeremy Pena (finger) isn't available Opening Day.

Impact Pena's status for the opener hasn't been determined yet, as he will have his fractured right ring finger reevaluated in two weeks. If Pena requires a trip to the injured list, Correa will slide over to his familiar shortstop position and Isaac Paredes will be installed at third base. Correa is dealing with a minor injury of his own, having been scratched from Friday's Grapefruit League lineup with a stiff neck, but he's day-to-day.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Isaac Paredes - Would start at 3B if Pena is out Astros manager Joe Espada said Friday on Foul Territory that, if Jeremy Pena (finger) isn't ready for Opening Day, Carlos Correa (neck) would shift to shortstop and Paredes would s...

Impact Pena has been diagnosed with a fracture in the tip of his right ring finger and will be reevaluated in two weeks before it's known whether he has a chance to be ready for the opener. Paredes doesn't have a clear path to a starting job when the Astros' crowded infield is healthy, but Pena's injury could open the door to everyday playing time for Paredes, at least on a temporary basis.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Correa - Scratched with neck stiffness Correa was scratched from Friday's Grapefruit League lineup versus the Nationals due to stiffness on the right side of his neck, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Astros manager Joe Espada said of Correa that "we'll see how he feels tomorrow," so it's fair to call the veteran infielder day-to-day for now. Correa had been slated to start at third base Friday, but he is a candidate to slide over to shortstop if Jeremy Pena (finger) isn't ready for Opening Day.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros star injured at WBC, will a familiar face take over for him? Jeremy Pena took over for Carlos Correa and put him out of a job. Correa departed for the Minnesota Twins, but he returned to the Houston As...

2 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Geraldo Perdomo takes aim at Astros over Jeremy Peña injury report The Houston Astros announced Jeremy Peña’s injury, but Geraldo Perdomo quickly pushed back, criticizing the report and delivering a strong r...

2 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

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3 DAYS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Yordan Alvarez's wife advises fans to avoid Kim Kardashian brand purchase, shows proof of faulty product While Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez is busy at Spring Training, his wife, Monica Alvarez, has issued a warning to her followers about buying Kim Kardashian's brand.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Jeremy Peña has finger fracture, dealing blow to Astros, Dominican WBC squad Both the Houston Astros and the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic squad were dealt a big blow when Jeremy Peña suffered a finger...

3 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Astros, Dominican Republic get bad news on All-Star immediately before WBC Shortstop Jeremy Peña won't compete for his native Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, and might begin the season on the Houst...

3 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

At 76, Dusty Baker is managing again. He's leading Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic

Dusty Baker is going to be honored as a member of the Cactus League Hall of Fame on March 14, and he’s appreciative of the recognition

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jeremy Peña - Diagnosed with fracture Pena was diagnosed with a fracture in the tip of his right ring finger Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Pena suffered the injury while playing in a World Baseball Classic exhibition game against Detroit on Wednesday. He will now miss the WBC, but his status for Opening Day will depend on how he checks out during his reevaluation in two weeks. If the 28-year-old ends up missing the first portion of the regular season, Nick Allen would be the next man up to start at shortstop for the Astros.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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MLB Spring Training Buzz: Tigers' Skubal Says No Long-Term Deal On Table

Astros sign catcher Christian Vázquez to minor league deal, invite him to big league spring training

Astros All-Star SS Jeremy Peña unsure if he will be ready for opening day because of broken finger

At 76, Dusty Baker is managing again. He's leading Nicaragua in the World Baseball Classic