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3:02 PM - Mike Burrows (Hou) was removed from his Grapefruit League start against the Mets on Saturday after getting hit by a comebacker, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
12:28 PM - Jeremy Pena (Hou) (finger) began swinging a bat Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
9:38 AM - J.P. France (Hou) was informed that he will not make the Astros' Opening Day roster, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
3:08 PM - Bennett Sousa (Hou) Joe Espada announced Thursday that Sousa will begin the regular season on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique injury, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
10:13 AM - Zach Dezenzo (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Dezenzo won't do any throwing over the next few days after his right elbow flared up while playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
10:05 AM - Jeremy Pena (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Pena (finger) has resumed throwing and will start swinging a bat with both hands this weekend, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
11:33 AM - Joey Loperfido (Hou) is in the mix to start the season in Houston's Opening Day outfield, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
11:07 AM - Cristian Javier (Hou) struck out five and allowed two hits and one walk over four scoreless innings Sunday in the Astros' 1-0 win over the Marlins in Grapefruit League play.
2:43 PM - Jeremy Pena (Hou) (finger) is sprinting, swinging with one hand and fielding groundballs, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
10:21 AM - Enyel De Los Santos (Hou) manager Joe Espada said that De Los Santos (knee) is slated to pitch in a game Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
10:17 AM - Amos Willingham (Hou) Astros reassigned Willingham to minor-league camp Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
10:15 AM - Tom Cosgrove (Hou) Astros reassigned Cosgrove to minor-league camp Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
2:45 PM - Cavan Biggio (Hou) (elbow) will serve as the Astros' designated hitter and bat fifth in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.
1:23 PM - Zach Cole (Hou) has gone 3-for-10 with a home run in his last three Grapefruit League contests.
10:43 AM - Christian Walker (Hou) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Cardinals.
3:14 PM - Cristian Javier (Hou) Joe Espada said Javier (personal) will return to the Astros on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
9:52 AM - Bryan Abreu (Hou) is expected to open the season as the Astros' closer while Josh Hader (biceps) recuperates, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
9:52 AM - Cristian Javier (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Javier will be away from the club for the next few days while tending to a personal matter, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
9:43 AM - Josh Hader (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Hader (biceps) will begin the season on the injured list, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
11:25 AM - Josh Hader (Hou) (biceps) said that it was "all positives" during a 15-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
9:52 AM - Jayden Murray (Hou) Astros optioned Murray to minor-league camp Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
11:48 AM - Hunter Brown (Hou) pitched four scoreless innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, issuing just two walks while striking out nine.
11:43 AM - Cam Smith (Hou) went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Sunday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Nationals.
9:59 AM - Josh Hader (Hou) (biceps) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
5:41 PM - Enyel De Los Santos (Hou) 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.
10:25 AM - Jason Alexander (Hou) Astros optioned Alexander to minor-league camp Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
10:04 AM - Carlos Correa (Hou) (neck) will resume playing in the Grapefruit League on Monday against the Cardinals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
8:08 AM - Christian Vazquez (Hou) 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.
1:45 PM - Carlos Correa (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Friday on Foul Territory that Correa (neck) would move to shortstop if Jeremy Pena (finger) isn't available Opening Day.
1:38 PM - Isaac Paredes (Hou) 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 start at third base.
9:57 AM - Carlos Correa (Hou) 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.
3:08 PM - Jeremy Pena (Hou) was diagnosed with a fracture in the tip of his right ring finger Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
10:10 AM - Cavan Biggio (Hou) (elbow) could make his Grapefruit League debut next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
10:07 AM - Enyel De Los Santos (Hou) Los Santos (knee) will make his Grapefruit League debut next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
10:05 AM - Josh Hader (Hou) (biceps) will throw a bullpen session early next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
10:02 AM - Miguel Ullola (Hou) Astros optioned Ullola to minor-league camp Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
9:59 AM - Colton Gordon (Hou) Astros optioned Gordon to minor-league camp Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
9:55 AM - Jeremy Pena (Hou) (finger) will visit a hand specialist Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
3:01 PM - Josh Hader (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Hader (biceps) could throw a bullpen session next week, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
2:55 PM - Enyel De Los Santos (Hou) Los Santos (knee) will throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
2:53 PM - Nate Pearson (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that the team will "slow down" Pearson's throwing program after the pitcher felt soreness in his surgically repaired right elbow during his last bullpen session, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
11:20 AM - Lucas Spence (Hou) (neck) will start in left field and bat seventh in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
8:16 AM - Jake Meyers (Hou) (back) is starting in center field and batting sixth Monday against the Nationals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
8:13 AM - Yordan Alvarez (Hou) is starting at designated hitter and batting second Monday against the Nationals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
1:23 PM - Spencer Arrighetti (Hou) allowed four runs on three hits and a walk across two innings in Friday's Grapefruit League matchup with Washington. He struck out four.
12:46 PM - Brice Matthews (Hou) went 2-for-2 with an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's Grapefruit League game versus the Pirates.
12:35 PM - Isaac Paredes (Hou) went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Saturday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Pirates.
10:35 AM - Enyel De Los Santos (Hou) Los Santos (knee) is expected to begin throwing bullpen sessions sometime next week, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
10:28 AM - Jake Meyers (Hou) (back) is likely to resume playing in Grapefruit League games Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
5:25 PM - Jake Meyers (Hou) was scratched from the lineup for Friday's Grapefruit League game against Washington due to back spasms, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
1:59 PM - Ryan Weiss (Hou) delivered 2.1 scoreless innings in Thursday's Grapefruit League matchup with the Mets, allowing a hit and a pair of walks.
1:48 PM - Tatsuya Imai (Hou) started Thursday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Mets, allowing one hit in a scoreless inning.
10:35 AM - Josh Hader (Hou) (biceps) played catch off the mound Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
10:31 AM - Yordan Alvarez (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Alvarez will make his Grapefruit League debut next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
10:27 AM - Lucas Spence (Hou) was scratched from Thursday's Grapefruit League lineup against the Cardinals due to a neck injury, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
10:00 AM - Jason Alexander (Hou) allowed four runs on five hits and a walk across two-thirds of an inning in Tuesday's Grapefruit League matchup with the Mets. He struck out one.
11:34 AM - Yainer Diaz (Hou) (foot) will be the designated hitter Wednesday and will start at catcher in Friday's Grapefruit League game, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
11:30 AM - Yordan Alvarez (Hou) will not make his spring debut until "a little bit later" due to normal buildup, per manager Joe Espada, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
11:36 AM - AJ Blubaugh (Hou) is a candidate to fill one of the Astros' final two rotation spots, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
11:27 AM - Kai-Wei Teng (Hou) has impressed the Astros' staff early in spring, giving him a chance to make the Opening Day roster, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
11:17 AM - Bryan Abreu (Hou) could start the season as Houston's closer, with Josh Hader's (bicep) status unclear, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
10:35 AM - Mike Burrows (Hou) pitched two innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League matchup against the Cardinals, allowing no runs on one hit and a walk while striking out two.
9:49 AM - Nate Pearson (Hou) (elbow) is still in a velocity ramp-up progression and might not be ready for Opening Day, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
9:41 AM - Josh Hader (Hou) (biceps) could begin the season on the injured list, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
5:36 PM - CJ Alexander (Hou) signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Tuesday.
12:41 PM - Josh Hader (Hou) (biceps) played catch out to 90 feet Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
12:52 PM - Colton Gordon (Hou) is likely to open the season with Triple-A Sugar Land, Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle reports.
1:04 PM - Cavan Biggio (Hou) said Monday that he's about 2-to-3 weeks away from being ready to play in Grapefruit League games while he works his way back from offseason arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
11:57 AM - Isaac Paredes (Hou) was spotted playing second base during infield drills Monday and is expected to get reps at different positions throughout spring training, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
9:55 AM - Jose Altuve (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Monday that Altuve will spend most of spring training working exclusively at second base, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
4:34 PM - Yordan Alvarez (Hou) (ankle) reported to spring training Sunday and announced that his is pain-free, Houston Chronicle reports.
10:21 AM - Cavan Biggio (Hou) signed Sunday with the Astros on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to big-league spring training, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
11:04 AM - Nate Pearson (Hou) underwent a cleanup procedure on his right elbow during the offseason but is throwing a bullpen session Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
9:34 AM - Joey Loperfido (Hou) Astros acquired Loperfido from the Blue Jays on Friday in exchange for Jesus Sanchez.
1:55 PM - Zach Cole (Hou) will compete to be the Astros' starting left-fielder in Spring Training, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.
10:01 AM - Hunter Brown (Hou) manager Joe Espada announced Wednesday that Brown will be the team's Opening Day starter, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
9:58 AM - Enyel De Los Santos (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that De Los Santos has been shut down due to a right knee strain, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
9:54 AM - Yainer Diaz (Hou) is behind schedule with his running program after suffering a left foot sprain during the Dominican Winter League, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
9:50 AM - Josh Hader (Hou) will resume a throwing program Wednesday after being shut down since early February with left bicep inflammation, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
5:20 PM - Josh Hader (Hou) (shoulder) has been throwing lightly on flat ground and the Astros expect to have a better idea as to his status by the middle of this week, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.
2:52 PM - J.P. France (Hou) cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Sugar Land, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
8:47 PM - Yainer Diaz (Hou) will make $4.5 million in 2026 after winning his arbitration hearing with the Astros on Tuesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.
2:32 PM - Cam Smith (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Smith will play some center field during spring training, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
1:13 PM - Isaac Paredes (Hou) Astros and Paredes avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $9.35 million contract Tuesday, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.
5:38 PM - Nick Allen (Hou) agreed to a one-year, $1.4 million contract with the Astros on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
5:02 PM - Jesus Sanchez (Hou) agreed to a one-year, $6.8 million contract with the Astros on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
4:18 PM - Hunter Brown (Hou) agreed to a one-year, $5.71 million contract with the Astros on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
3:41 PM - Jake Meyers (Hou) agreed to a one-year, $3.55 million contract with the Astros on Thursday to avoid arbitration, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
3:34 PM - Jeremy Pena (Hou) agreed to a one-year, $9.475 million contract with the Astros on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
1:14 PM - Bennett Sousa (Hou) (elbow) signed a one-year, $910,000 contract with the Astros on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
12:30 PM - Steven Okert (Hou) agreed to a one-year, $2.325 million contract with the Astros on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
10:32 AM - Hayden Wesneski (Hou) (elbow) agreed to a one-year, $975,000 deal with the Astros on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
12:59 AM - Christian Roa (Hou) signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Dec. 20.
5:10 PM - Kaleb Ort (Hou) Astros designated Ort (elbow) for assignment Friday, Chandler Rome of Athletic reports.
12:34 PM - Brice Matthews (Hou) is still viewed as a second baseman long term, but he'll get some run in the outfield in 2026, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
2:04 PM - Mike Burrows (Hou) Astros are acquiring Burrows from the Pirates on Friday in a three-team trade that also includes the Rays, Chandler Rome, Stephen J. Nesbitt and Ken Rosenthal of Athletic reports.
2:59 PM - Roddery Munoz (Hou) Astros selected Munoz with the eighth pick in the Rule 5 Draft on Wednesday.
6:20 PM - Yordan Alvarez (Hou) manager Joe Espada said Monday that he would like Alvarez (ankle) to "spend most of his season" at designated hitter, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
4:52 PM - Jose Altuve (Hou) general manager Dana Brown said Monday that Altuve (foot) has resumed workouts, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
4:50 PM - Isaac Paredes (Hou) general manager Dana Brown said Monday that Paredes (hamstring) will be "full-go" at the start of spring training, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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