HOUSTON ASTROS NEWS

Pedro Leon - Getting call-up Tuesday The Astros are expected to promote Leon from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Leon will join the Astros' 40-man roster and 26-man active roster as a replacement for outfielder Joey Loperfido, who was dealt to the Blue Jays on Monday. The 26-year-old has posted big numbers in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League this season, batting .297 with 19 home runs and 23 stolen bases over 424 plate appearances with Sugar Land. With the Astros struggling to settle on a permanent replacement in right field for the injured Kyle Tucker (shin), Leon could have a chance to take hold of an everyday role in the Houston outfield in the short term.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Michael A. Taylor's homer lifts Pirates past Astros Michael A.Taylor clubbed a tiebreaking three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to help the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates cap a 5-3 v...

JULY 30 • KANSASCITY.COM

Skenes gets no-decision, Taylor's 9th-inning homer lifts Pirates over Astros 6-3

Paul Skenes allowed one earned run over six innings in a no-decision and Michael A

JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros acquire Yusei Kikuchi from Blue Jays for prospect Jake Bloss, Joey Loperfido and prospect

The Astros have acquired left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the Toronto Blue Jays for 23-year-old right-hander Jake Bloss, rookie outfielder Joey Loperfido and minor league first basem...

JULY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Toronto Blue Jays nailed the Yusei Kikuchi trade return from the Houston Astros The Toronto Blue Jays have dealt their biggest trade asset at the deadline, sending left-hander Yusei Kikuchi to the Houston Astros in excha...

JULY 30 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Blue Jays close to sending Kikuchi to Astros for top young arm Bloss (source) TORONTO -- The Blue Jays are closing in on their biggest deal of this Trade Deadline season so far, agreeing to send Yusei Kikuchi to the As...

JULY 30 • MLB.COM

Reports: Blue Jays deal LHP Yusei Kikuchi to Astros for RHP Jake Bloss The Houston Astros are acquiring left-hander Yusei Kikuchi from the Toronto Blue Jays, multiple media outlets reported Monday night.CBS Spor...

JULY 30 • SACBEE.COM

Joey Loperfido - Hitting bench Monday Loperfido is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Loperfido will take a seat in the series opener with Pittsburgh, paving the way for Trey Cabbage to pick up a start in right field against Pirates righty Paul Skenes. Since being recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on June 21, Loperfido has mustered a lowly .179/.253/.313 slash line over 23 games.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Loperfido - Hitting bench Monday Loperfido is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Loperfido will take a seat in the series opener with Pittsburgh, paving the way for Trey Cabbage to pick up a start in right field against Pirates righty Paul Skenes. Since being recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on June 21, Loperfido has mustered a lowly .179/.253/.313 slash line over 23 games.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Dubón - Losing out on regular playing time Dubon is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Dubon has now hit the bench for three consecutive matchups with right-handed pitchers, likely signaling that his time as a regular player in the Houston outfield is over. Barring any further additions to the outfield ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, the Astros will likely rely on a committee of Dubon, Chas McCormick, Trey Cabbage, Joey Loperfido and Yordan Alvarez to pick up starts at the two corner-outfield spots until Kyle Tucker (shin) returns from the injured list to fill one of those spots.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Dubón - Losing out on regular playing time Dubon is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Dubon has now hit the bench for three consecutive matchups with right-handed pitchers, likely signaling that his time as a regular player in the Houston outfield is over. Barring any further additions to the outfield ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, the Astros will likely rely on a committee of Dubon, Chas McCormick, Trey Cabbage, Joey Loperfido and Yordan Alvarez to pick up starts at the two corner-outfield spots until Kyle Tucker (shin) returns from the injured list to fill one of those spots.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Yusei Kikuchi - Traded to Houston Kikuchi was traded to the Astros on Monday night, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kikuchi will head to Houston after producing a disappointing 4.75 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with 130 strikeouts over 115.2 innings in 22 starts with Toronto this season. The left-hander has struggled to a 6.87 ERA over his last 12 starts and he'll look to get back on track with the Astros. Kikuchi will return to the AL West after spending the first three years of his major-league career with the Mariners from 2019-2021.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Yusei Kikuchi - Moved to Houston The Astros acquired Kikuchi from the Blue Jays on Monday in exchange for outfielder Joey Loperfido, right-hander Jake Bloss and infielder Will Wagner, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com repor...

Impact Kikuchi will head to Houston after producing a disappointing 4.75 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with 130 strikeouts over 115.2 innings in 22 starts with Toronto this season. The left-hander has struggled to a 6.87 ERA over his last 12 starts, but he'll look to get back on track with the Astros. Kikuchi will return to the AL West after spending the first three years of his major-league career with the Mariners from 2019 through 2021.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Astros scratch RHP Jake Bloss on eve of trade deadline The Houston Astros scratched right-hander Jake Bloss from his scheduled Monday night start against the Pittsburgh Pirates about an hour befo...

JULY 29 • SUNHERALD.COM

Tayler Scott - Starting Monday in bullpen game Scott will serve as the Astros' opening pitcher for Monday's game against the Pirates, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Scott will be making his first start in the majors since the 2023, when he opened one game apiece as a member of the Red Sox and Athletics. He'll likely pitch only one or two innings in what will be a bullpen game for the Astros after the team scratched scheduled starter Jake Bloss and dealt him to the Blue Jays shortly before first pitch. Across 45 outings this season, Scott has a 1.45 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 50:23 K:BB across 49.2 innings.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Tayler Scott - Starting Monday Scott will replace Jake Bloss as the starting pitcher for Monday's game against the Pirates, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Monday's game will be Scott's first start since 2023, when he made one each with the Red Sox and Athletics. He'll only see one or two innings in what will be a bullpen game for the Astros. Across 45 outings this season, Scott has a 1.45 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 50:23 K:BB across 49.2 innings.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Bloss - Not starting Monday Bloss was scratched from his scheduled start Monday against the Pirates, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Impact Bloss has made two starts for the Astros since being activated from the injured list July 11, covering eight innings while allowing seven earned runs on 10 hits and two walks. The Astros haven't provided an explanation for why Bloss was scratched from the start, and he may still be available out of the bullpen if Houston elects to have a reliever serve as its opening pitcher for the game.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Bloss - Not starting Monday Bloss was scratched from his slated start Monday against the Pirates, Brian Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Impact Bloss has made three starts for the Astros since being activated from the injured list July 11 due to right shoulder inflammation. In his last start against Oakland on July 23, he allowed five runs on six hits (including four home runs) and one walk while striking out five across four innings. The reason for Bloss' removal has not been announced, nor has the name of his replacement.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kaleb Ort - Rejoins bullpen The Astros recalled Ort from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ort has turned in three spotless innings during his time with the Astros this season, striking out six along the way. He'll provide the bullpen with a fresh right-handed arm.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kaleb Ort - Rejoins bullpen The Astros recalled Ort from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ort has turned in three spotless innings during his time with the Astros this season, striking out six along the way. He'll provide the bullpen with a fresh, right-handed arm.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Shawn Dubin - Heads down to minors The Astros optioned Dubin to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dubin had pitched both of the last two days, so the Astros will replace him with a fresh bullpen arm in right-hander Kaleb Ort, who was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Shawn Dubin - Heads down to minors The Astros optioned Dubin to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dubin had pitched each of the last two days, so the Astros will replace him with a fresh bullpen arm. That arm belongs to Kaleb Ort.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

2024 MLB trade deadline rumors, trade tracker: Latest on Garrett Crochet, Tarik Skubal

The 2024 MLB trade deadline is almost here! Follow along for the latest news and rumors leading up to the July 30 deadline.

JULY 29

Painting Corners: Best MLB Prop Bets Today (Paul Skenes K Prop, Jeremy Pena and Ketel Marte Hitting Props) Breaking down the best prop bets for the Major League Baseball action on July 29, including another pick for phenom Paul Skenes.

JULY 29 • SACBEE.COM

Pirates, Paul Skenes to open series with host Astros Locked in a traffic jam of National League wild-card contenders, the Pittsburgh Pirates averted a three-game series sweep at the hands of th...

JULY 29 • SACBEE.COM