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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Astros hold off Rangers 6-5 to keep pace in AL West and improve wild-card position

Jeremy Peña went 3 for 3 with a walk and scored twice, Jose Altuve drove in two runs and the Houston Astros held on for a 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros rookie Zach Cole powers 6-3 win over Rangers in place of injured Yordan Alvarez

Zach Cole homered and drove in three runs after replacing injured slugger Yordan Alvarez in the lineup, and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 6-3 in the opener of a pivotal...
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press
Slated for spot start Blubaugh will start Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
Impact Blubaugh worked 3.1 frames during Tuesday's matchup against Toronto, so he should be able to provide some length in his upcoming start despite working only one inning Friday in Atlanta. He's made four appearances for Houston through the first few weeks of September, firing eight scoreless innings while striking out nine and walking three.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros crush Braves 11-3 as Zach Cole homers in first MLB at-bat

Zach Cole hit a home run in his first major league at-bat, Jose Altuve hit his 25th homer of the season and the Houston Astros routed the Atlanta Braves 11-3
SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros RHP Luis Garcia exits start against Blue Jays in 2nd inning because of sore right elbow

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia exited Tuesday’s game at Toronto in the second inning because of a sore right elbow
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press
Recalled from Triple-A The Astros recalled Blubaugh from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Blubaugh has made one start and two relief appearances for the Astros this season, yielding 11 runs (six earned) with a 15:3 K:BB over 13 innings. He will pitch out of the bullpen.
AUGUST 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to Triple-A The Astros optioned Blubaugh to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.
Impact Blubaugh's latest stint with the big club lasted just one day, as the right-hander was put to work in long relief in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Orioles and was unlikely to be available for at least the next few days. The Astros recalled John Rooney from Triple-A to join the bullpen as a replacement for Blubaugh, who struck out four and gave up two earned runs on three hits and one walk over four innings during Saturday's appearance en route to picking up his second win.
AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to Triple-A The Astros optioned Blubaugh to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.
Impact Blubaugh's latest stint with the big club lasted just one day, as the right-hander was put to work in long relief in Saturday's 9-8 win over the Orioles and was unlikely to be available for at least the next few days. The Astros recalled John Rooney from Triple-A to join the bullpen as a replacement for Blubaugh, who struck out four and gave up two earned runs on three hits and one walk over four innings during Saturday's appearance en route to picking up his second win.
AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Walker homers for 3rd straight game, leading Astros to a 9-8 win over Orioles

Christian Walker homered for a third-straight game and the Houston Astros went deep four times in a 9-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night
AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press
Astros DFA pitcher, call up rookie on Saturday | Sporting News The Houston Astros decided to designate right-handed pitcher Shawn Dubin to make room for AJ Blubaugh on the MLB roster before their game ag...
AUGUST 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Summoned back to majors Houston recalled Blubaugh from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Blubaugh has made two big-league appearances (one of which was a start) totaling nine innings so far in his debut MLB campaign, giving up four runs on eight hits with an 11:2 K:BB. His numbers haven't been great at Sugar Land, as he's registered a 5.27 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 101: 58 K:BB across 99 frames, but the Astros will look to the right-hander for some pitching depth while he's up with the team. The Astros don't have an immediate opening in their rotation, and Luis Garcia (elbow) is nearing a return from the injured list, so Blubaugh figures to work as a long reliever with the big-league club.
AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Astros call up AJ Blubaugh from Triple-A | Sporting News Astros re-call pitcher AJ Blubaugh after making his Major League debut earlier this season.
AUGUST 23, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Sent down after first win The Astros optioned Blubaugh to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact The transaction comes one day after Blubaugh picked up his first major-league victory, allowing two runs over five frames against the Marlins in a bulk relief appearance. Blubaugh will rejoin the rotation at Sugar Land and could get another opportunity later this season when the Astros need a starter.
AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sent down after first win The Astros optioned Blubaugh to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.
Impact The transaction comes one day after Blubaugh picked up his first major-league victory, allowing two runs over five frames against the Marlins in a bulk-relief appearance. Blubaugh will rejoin the rotation at Sugar Land and could get another opportunity in the big leagues later this season if the Astros need a starter.
AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Earns win Tuesday Blubaugh (1-1) allowed two runs on three hits and a walk over five innings Tuesday, striking out five and earning a win over Miami.
Impact Blubaugh entered the game in the third inning after Steven Okert and Kaleb Ort combined to allow one run in the first two frames. It was Blubaugh's second career MLB appearance and first since April 30. He coughed up a pair of solo homers to Jakob Marsee and Eric Wagaman but otherwise looked solid. It's unclear if Blubaugh will see more action with the big club or head back to Triple-A Sugar Land. He's produced a 4.00 ERA and an 11:2 K:BB over nine MLB innings.
AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Led by HRs from Altuve, Diaz, Astros continue teeing off vs. Marlins MIAMI -- Jose Altuve clubbed a two-run homer in the first inning and Yainer Diaz added a three-run homer in the fifth to back five strong in...
AUGUST 6, 2025 • MLB.COM

Altuve and Diaz homer to lead the Astros over the Marlins 7-3

Jose Altuve and Yainer Diaz homered to help the Houston Astros beat the Miami Marlins 7-3
AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press
Called up, could pitch Tuesday The Astros recalled Blubaugh from Triple-A Sugar Land, and he could pitch behind opener Steven Okert against the Marlins on Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The right-hander joined the Astros as a member of the taxi squad Monday and has now joined the 26-man roster. Blubaugh's lone MLB appearance this year was a start in late April, and he gave up seven runs (two earned) on five hits with one walk and six strikeouts over four innings.
AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Joins taxi squad Blubaugh has joined the Astros in Miami and has been added to the taxi squad, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Astros do not have starting pitchers listed yet for Tuesday's or Wednesday's game, although Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) will start one of those contests. Blubaugh is an option to start the other game, or he could be bullpen protection for Arrighetti, who will be making his first start in the majors since April. In one spot start earlier this season, Blubaugh allowing two runs with six strikeouts over four frames.
AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Joins taxi squad Blubaugh has joined the Astros' taxi squad in Miami and could be recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Astros don't have starting pitchers listed for Tuesday's or Wednesday's games versus the Marlins, although Spencer Arrighetti (thumb) will be activated from the 60-day injured list to start one of those contests. Blubaugh is an option to start the other game, or he could be bullpen protection for Arrighetti, who will be making his first start in the majors since April. In one spot start with Houston earlier this season, Blubaugh allowed two runs with six strikeouts over four frames.
AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Dispatched to Triple-A The Astros optioned Blubaugh to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday.
Impact With the Astros opting to skip Hayden Wesneski's turn through the rotation this week, Blubaugh was summoned from Triple-A on Wednesday to make a spot start in his MLB debut. The 24-year-old was the pitcher of record in Houston's 7-4 loss to Detroit, covering four innings and allowing seven runs (two earned) on five hits and one walk while striking out six. Wesneski is expected to return to action next week and Lance McCullers (forearm) is slated to come off the injured list and start Sunday against the White Sox, so the Astros didn't have room for Blubaugh in the rotation beyond Wednesday.
MAY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Lasts four frames in MLB debut Blubaugh (0-1) was charged with the loss Wednesday against the Tigers after giving up seven runs (two earned) on five hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out six.
Impact The right-hander gave up a single run in each of the first two innings, and an error from shortstop Jeremy Pena preceded five unearned runs in the third, though that's a fortunate fact for Blubaugh given that he surrendered a grand slam. Besides the unearned runs, the 24-year-old's final like actually looks decent, though it won't help him stick in the majors since Lance McCullers (forearm) is coming off the injured list this weekend. According to Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston, Blubaugh is expected to be optioned back to Triple-A Sugar Land ahead of Friday's series opener versus the White Sox.
APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Called up for MLB debut The Astros selected Blubaugh's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Tigers in Houston.
Impact Blubaugh will be making his MLB debut Wednesday, but with Lance McCullers (forearm) seemingly on track to return from the 15-day injured list next week, the 24-year-old righty is likely headed back to Sugar Land regardless of how he performs versus Detroit. The young right-hander has struck out 28 batters and has allowed just one home run over 21 innings in the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League this season, but walks have been an issue (10.8 BB%).
APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Meet A.J. Blubaugh, Astros' top pitching prospect called up for MLB debut | Sporting News Huge news for Houston baseball.
APRIL 30, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Confirmed for Wednesday start Blubaugh will start Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Blubaugh was added to Houston's taxi squad Tuesday while the team debated on relying on its bullpen or a spot starter Wednesday to give Hayden Wesneski a couple of extra days to rest. The Astros opted for the latter, creating an opportunity for the 24-year-old righty to make his MLB debut. Blubaugh has turned in a 3.86 ERA and 1.38 WHIP across 21 innings at Triple-A Sugar Land this season, and he'll be welcomed to the majors by the American League's fourth-highest scoring offense.
APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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