AJ BLUBAUGH #69 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
4-2  W-L  •
1.22  WHIP  •
3.62  ERA 
#69 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
4-2 W-L
1.22 WHIP
3.62 ERA
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Earns first career save Blubaugh recorded his first major-league save Sunday against the Rangers, striking out one over 1.1 scoreless innings.
Impact With five relievers, including Josh Hader, having pitched the previous night, Blubaugh was called upon with two outs and two runners aboard in the eighth inning. He escaped the jam by striking out Jake Burger before retiring the Rangers in order on just nine pitches in the ninth to secure the first save of his MLB career. The right-hander has now recorded consecutive scoreless appearances for the first time since July 1, though he has continued to miss bats throughout that stretch, compiling a 21:3 K:BB across 16 innings.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alvarez ties career high in hits, Peña homers and Astros use 4-run 7th inning to sweep Rangers 7-3

Yordan Alvarez tied a career high with four hits, Jeremy Peña hit a home run, and the Houston Astros used a four-run seventh inning to pull away from the Texas Rangers 7-3 and comp...
1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Astros take advantage of Angels meltdown to score 4 runs in 9th inning for 6-4 win

LaMonte Wade Jr. drew a bases-loaded walk that forced home the go-ahead run in a four-run ninth inning, and the Houston Astros came back to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4
JULY 28 • Associated Press

Astros place RHP Spencer Arrighetti on IL with nerve irritation, recall LHP Bryan King from Triple-A

The Houston Astros placed right-handed starter Spencer Arrighetti on the 15-day injured list with nerve irritation in his right foot and recalled left-hander Bryan King from Triple...
JULY 25 • Associated Press

Walker, Smith spark the Astros' 8-run 6th inning in an 9-5 win over the White Sox

Christian Walker hit a three-run double, Cam Smith added a two-run homer in Houston’s eight-run sixth inning and the Astros overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Chicago White So...
JULY 25 • Associated Press

Astros' Spencer Arrighetti leaves start against White Sox in second inning with foot injury

Houston Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti left his start in the second inning against the Chicago White Sox with a foot injury
JULY 25 • Associated Press
Racking up Ks in bullpen Blubaugh struck out three and gave up one hit and one walk in a two-inning relief appearance in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Orioles in 11 innings.
Impact With no saves and just four holds this season, Blubaugh hasn't handled a high-leverage role for Houston but has found success as a multi-inning reliever. He's been especially effective over his last 15 appearances, recorded multiple strikeouts in all but one of those outings while pitching to a 2.22 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 25.4 K-BB% across 28.1 innings during that stretch.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

James Wood's grand slam helps power the Nationals to a 12-11 win over the Astros

James Wood hit a grand slam in the fifth inning and the Washington Nationals overcame a five-run deficit and held off the Houston Astros 12-11 in the opener of a three-game series
JULY 7 • Associated Press
Astros swingman emerges as logical Guardians trade candidate (and he has NEO roots) Astros reliever AJ Blubaugh would be a great fit in Cleveland's pitching staff thanks to his swingman roots.
JULY 4 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Imai strikes out 10 as Astros beat Tigers 2-1 and extend winning streak to 3 games

Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night
JUNE 26 • Associated Press
Jeffers removed from Twins' opener vs. Astros with apparent injury MINNEAPOLIS – Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers was removed from Monday’s 6-3 win against the Astros due to an apparent injury. Leading off the bot...
MAY 19 • MLB.COM
Solid in bulk role Blubaugh didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Red Sox, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over 3.2 innings. He struck out five.
Impact Jarren Duran's homer in the fifth inning was the lone run given up by Blubaugh, who served as Houston's bulk reliever Sunday after Cody Bolton went just 2.1 innings. While Blubaugh's ERA still sits at an uninspiring 5.32, the right-hander has been sharp of late, allowing just two runs while striking out 12 in his last 11.1 innings.
MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Former Ohio substitute teacher makes first appearance in front of hometown crowd CLEVELAND — As he walked off the mound at Progressive Field for the first time, AJ Blubaugh was afraid to look up into the stands. The sight...
APRIL 21 • MLB.COM

Michael Lorenzen throws efficiently into the 6th, Rockies beat Astros 9-1 to complete 3-game sweep

Hunter Goodman homered, Michael Lorenzen bounced back from a rough home opener by throwing efficiently into the sixth and the Colorado Rockies beat the Houston Astros 9-1 to comple...
APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Astros lose outfielder Jake Meyers, righty Cristian Javier with injuries in short span

The Houston Astros had a pair of players leave the game with injuries in the span of a few minutes during Wednesday's game against Colorado
APRIL 8 • Associated Press
Strong showing to begin 2026 Blubaugh has allowed one run on two hits, striking out six without a walk, across 5.1 innings in three appearances for the Astros this season. He earned his first career hold in We...
Impact Blubaugh seems to be finding his niche -- and climbing the ladder -- in the Houston bullpen, as he already has a win and now a hold through three outings to begin the 2026 season. The 25-year-old right-hander has averaged 96.4 mph on his four-seam fastball, up multiple ticks from last season when he broke in as more of a swingman. Houston figures to keep him shortened up a bit so he can max out with his impressive stuff and provide valuable leverage innings while the team navigates the absence of closer Josh Hader (biceps).
APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Trout homers to kick off what he hopes will be a healthy 2026 as Angels blank Astros 3-0

Mike Trout homered to launch what he hopes will be a bounce-back season, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros on opening day
MARCH 26 • Associated Press
Competing for final rotation spot Blubaugh is a candidate to fill one of the Astros' final two rotation spots, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Houston will open the year with a six-man rotation to smooth Tatsuya Imai's transition from the NPB. Per Rome, Spencer Arrighetti and Lance McCullers are the early favorites to claim the final two spots, though Blubaugh, along with Ryan Weiss and Peter Lambert, remains in the mix and could bolster his case with a strong spring. Blubaugh was impressive as a rookie in 2025, posting a 1.69 ERA with a 0.88 WHIP and 35 strikeouts across 32 innings. Even if he doesn't crack the rotation out of camp, Blubaugh figures to make the Opening Day roster as a bullpen option.
FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Word of the Day helps bridge language gap on Astros' multinational roster WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Astros pitcher AJ Blubaugh was one of the first to greet new teammate Tatsuya Imai in the early days of camp last w...
FEBRUARY 17 • MLB.COM
Walks four in no-decision Blubaugh allowed a hit and four walks while striking out two over four scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Saturday.
Impact Blubaugh threw just 35 of 70 pitches for strikes, but the Angels weren't able to take advantage. He kept runs off the board in his last eight appearances, spanning 19 innings in which he had a 20:8 K:BB. The 25-year-old posted a 1.69 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 35:11 K:BB over 42 innings across 11 appearances (three starts) in his first taste of major-league action, which is much more impressive than his 5.27 ERA and 101:58 K:BB over 99 innings with Triple-A Sugar Land this year.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Walks four in no-decision Blubaugh allowed a hit and four walks while striking out two over four scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Angels on Saturday.
Impact Blubaugh threw just 35 of 70 pitches for strikes, but the Angels weren't able to take advantage. He kept runs off the board in his last eight appearances, spanning 19 innings in which he had a 20:8 K:BB. The 25-year-old posted a 1.69 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 35:11 K:BB over 42 innings across 11 appearances (three starts) in his first taste of major-league action, which is much more impressive than his 5.27 ERA and 101:58 K:BB over 99 innings with Triple-A Sugar Land this year.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Walker hits 2 homers as Astros beat Angels 6-1 after getting knocked out of playoff contention

Christian Walker homered twice and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-1, a couple of hours after getting eliminated from playoff contention
SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press
Returning to starting role Saturday Blubaugh is slated to start Saturday's game against the Angels in Anaheim, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact The rookie right-hander has handled a versatile role for the Astros down the stretch, as he'll be making his second start in September after having yet to yield a run while striking out 17 and scattering five hits and four walks across 14 innings. Though he'll be taking the hill Saturday on six days' rest, Blubaugh may not be stretched out enough to reach the five innings he would need to qualify for a win. Most likely, the Astros will plan for an abbreviated start for Blubaugh before turning to a slew of higher-leverage bullpen arms to close out the contest as Houston looks to remain alive in the AL wild-card race.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Racks up sevens Ks in short start Blubaugh struck out seven and scattered two hits and one walk over three scoreless innings in his start during Tuesday's 6-5 win over the Rangers. He didn't factor into the decisio...
Impact Called upon to make his second start of the season in what was essentially a bullpen game for the Astros, Blubaugh was electric out of the gate, striking out the first four batters he faced on his way to racking up an eye-popping 21 called or swinging strikes on only 50 pitches before giving way to Colton Gordon. Blubaugh has been outstanding in September, working 11 consecutive scoreless innings with 16 strikeouts and four walks. The rookie carries a 2.16 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 32:7 K:BB across 25 innings this season. He'll likely shift back to the bullpen temporarily but could be called upon when the Astros next require a fifth starter during the final series of the regular season versus the Angels.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Racks up sevens K's in short start Blubaugh didn't factor into the decision against the Rangers on Tuesday, allowing two hits and one walk while striking out seven across three scoreless innings.
Impact Blubaugh was electric out of the gate, striking out each of the first four batters he faced and racking up seven punchouts across just nine outs recorded before giving way to Colton Gordon, who handled the middle innings. The right-hander has been outstanding in September, working 11 consecutive scoreless innings with 16 strikeouts and four walks. The rookie now carries a 2.16 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 32:7 K:BB across 25 innings this season and is slated to make his next start against the Athletics next week.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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