Starting lineup reveal for Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals.

The Houston Astros have announced their latest roster moves ahead of their upcoming clash against the Washington Nationals.

Bat met ball and, under his breath, Astros manager Joe Espada muttered an expletive. The Detroit Tigers’ winning run stood at first base in the bottom of the ninth inning of a 3-3 game when Matt Vierling’s line drive seemed destined for the left-center field gap in Comerica Park’s expansive outfield.

The Houston Astros can still move Isaac Paredes at the deadline and get something that will bolster a potential playoff run in return.

Xavier Neyens, 19, had compiled a .245/.454/.469 slash line in 61 games at Single-A Fayetteville

The Astros have reunited with Christian Roa, signing the right-hander to a minor league deal after he elected free agency.

The Astros optioned Mike Burrows to Triple-A Sugar Land Tuesday, a day after allowing a career high 10 runs in the 12-11 loss to the Nationals.

In his first season with Houston, Burrows has the second-highest ERA among qualified MLB starters and saw things hit bottom Monday in Washington.

The Houston Astros had just one player named to the American League All-Star team for 2026, and he was very deserving. Designated hitter Yordan Alvarez has been one of the best players in baseball this year, and there was no question whether he should or ...

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Houston Astros reinstated shortstop Jeremy Peña from the 10-day injured list on Friday, and he was the leadoff batter for their series opener against the Texas Rangers. Peña hadn’t played since June 28 because of a calf strain.