
Astros Clarify Yordan Alvarez Absence as Scheduled Rest, Not Injury Concern
Yordan Alvarez will miss Sunday’s game for the Houston Astros as a planned rest day, with no indication that his brief back discomfort is expected to sideline him long-term.

Yordan Alvarez will miss Sunday’s game for the Houston Astros as a planned rest day, with no indication that his brief back discomfort is expected to sideline him long-term.

Tatsuya Imai and two relievers combined to no-hit the Texas Rangers as the Astros powered to a 9-0 win and extended their winning streak to four games.

Carlos Correa’s midseason return to the Houston Astros provided leadership and offensive stability, filling the void left by Alex Bregman despite the team missing the playoffs in 2025.

As the Houston Astros look to rebound from their first postseason miss in nearly a decade, MLB insiders are linking free-agent pitcher Dylan Cease to the club in what could be one of the offseason’s boldest moves.

Houston is exploring trade options for outfielder Jake Meyers as the team seeks to bolster its pitching staff during the Winter Meetings.

Following a playoff miss and the anticipated departure of Framber Valdez, the Houston Astros are exploring trades, particularly involving outfielders Jake Meyers and Jesús Sánchez, to acquire starting pitching for the 2026 season.