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Hader throws 1st spring bullpen, but Opening Day status up in air WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- As the calendar creeps closer towards the middle of March -- and with Opening Day a little more than two weeks away...

9 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Inside Tatsuya Imai's 'very rare' Spring Training practice routine with Astros | Sporting News This is unusual for an MLB pitcher.

10 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Cincinnati Reds Ace Hunter Greene Out Until July

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

13 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB Spring Training Buzz: Cincinnati Reds Ace Hunter Greene Out Until July

Josh Hader - Pleased with bullpen session Hader (biceps) said that it was "all positives" during a 15-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Throwing from the mound for the first time since he developed left biceps inflammation prior to reporting to Astros camp, Hader was pleased with his velocity, the action his his pitches and his mechanics during the bullpen session. When asked about his potential availability for Opening Day, Hader didn't dismiss the possibility, saying only, "we'll see." The consensus is that a stint on the 15-day injured list to begin the season is likely, but it's possible Hader could change the Astros' minds if he looks good over the next couple weeks.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Murray - Sent to minor-league camp The Astros optioned Murray to minor-league camp Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Murray has made five appearances this spring, yielding five runs with a 7:5 K:BB across six innings. The 28-year-old will provide relief depth at Triple-A Sugar Land.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Houston Astros Unsurprisingly Send Top Prospects Back to Minor League Camp The Houston Astros made another edition of spring training reassignments, but today's round came with a little more emotion than usual. This...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Astros predicted to trade Isaac Paredes for Shohei Ohtani's $90M, 4-time All-Star teammate | Sporting News This has been a move the Astros have been looking to make for some time now.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Hunter Brown - Dominant in spring Brown pitched four scoreless innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, issuing just two walks while striking out nine.

Impact Brown was nearly untouchable Sunday as he struck out nine of the 11 batters he faced. So far this spring, Brown's allowed just one run over 8.2 innings while racking up 14 strikeouts. The right-hander, who's already been announced as the Astros' Opening Day starter, is expected to anchor Houston's rotation in 2026 after pitching to a 2.43 ERA with a 1.03 WHIP and 206 strikeouts in 31 starts (185.1 innings) last season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cam Smith - Homers Sunday Smith went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Nationals.

Impact Smith opened the scoring Sunday with a 440-foot blast off Orlando Ribalta, his first long ball this spring. After going 2-for-13 in his first six Grapefruit League contests, Smith has gone 3-for-6 with a pair of extra-base hits in his last two games. It's certainly a positive sign for the 23-year-old, as he looks to claim a spot on Houston's Opening Day roster.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Josh Hader - Set for bullpen session Tuesday Hader (biceps) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact It will be Hader's first time throwing off a mound since he developed left biceps inflammation before reporting to Astros camp. While he has not yet been officially ruled out for Opening Day, Hader is unlikely to be able to avoid a stint on the injured list. That would set up Bryan Abreu to be utilized as the Astros' closer at the beginning of the season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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.

2 DAYS 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...

2 DAYS 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,...

2 DAYS 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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...

3 DAYS 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

3 DAYS 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.

3 DAYS 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...

3 DAYS 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.

3 DAYS 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...

4 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

4 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.

4 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.

4 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.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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