The Houston Astros have been playing some excellent baseball of late, but they saw a key player go down with an injury before the final game of their series.

Considering he was replacing franchise icon Alex Bregman at third base and was coming to the Astros as part of the deal that sent star outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Cubs, Isaac Paredes had big expectations placed on him upon his arrival in Houston.

Meyers did not start Saturday’s game against the Dodgers but entered the game late as a pinch-hitter. He did start Sunday, then left that game in the fifth inning. Espada said Meyers’ calf had tightened up during the game. He did not play Monday or Tuesday.

Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher turned broadcaster Orel Hershiser almost made history repeat itself Friday night as the Houston Astros took on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a rematch of the 2017 World Series.

Despite losing All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña to a rib injury this week, and missing slugger Yordan Alvarez for almost all of the first half, the Astros continued their stunning roll toward the break, dealing the Los Angeles Dodgers their worst loss ever at Chavez Ravine as if it were the late 2010s all over again.

The Astros brought back relief pitcher Jordan Weems on a minor league deal after designating him for assignment. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

HOUSTON — Astros center fielder Jake Meyers, who missed games on Monday and Tuesday with a right calf ailment, appeared to re-injure his right leg before a pitch was thrown on Wednesday.

The Houston Astros entered the 2025 season with numerous unknowns up and down their roster, meaning that the team would be relying on a number of new faces to s