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Has Grade 1 oblique strain Sousa's oblique injury has been identified as a Grade 1 strain, and he isn't expected to miss more than the minimum 15 days, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sousa was officially placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, and further testing showed he's not dealing with a severe injury. While he may not be ready for activation immediately after the minimum 15 days, he should be back shortly after. Once healthy, Sousa should serve as one of the Astros' top relievers.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Astros and Angels meet in season opener

The Houston Astros host the Los Angeles Angels in the season opener

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Lands on injured list The Astros placed Sousa (oblique) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Sousa will get a late start to the season after tweaking his oblique in mid-March. He collected a 2.84 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 59:15 K:BB across 50.2 innings in 2025 and will fill a key relief role again for the Astros, once healthy.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Astros left-hander Bennett Sousa to open season on injured list with oblique strain

Houston Astros left-hander Bennett Sousa will begin the season on the injured list, manager Joe Espada said Thursday

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Will open season on IL Manager Joe Espada announced Thursday that Sousa will begin the regular season on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique injury, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle repor...

Impact Sousa injured his oblique during his last Grapefruit League appearance on a fielding play. It's another blow to the Houston bullpen, as Sousa will join closer Josh Hader (biceps) on the injured list to open the season. The 30-year-old Sousa pitched in 44 games out of the Astros bullpen last regular season, logging a 2.84 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 59:15 K:BB across 50.2 innings.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Avoids arbitration Sousa (elbow) signed a one-year, $910,000 contract with the Astros on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sousa emerged as a key contributor in the Astros' bullpen in 2025, posting a 2.84 ERA and 1.03 WHIP over 50.2 innings before elbow inflammation put an early end to his season. The lefty's performance will earn him a $150,000 raise during his first year of arbitration eligibility, and he figures to reprise his role as a setup man for closer Josh Hader in 2026.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Angels and Astros meet to determine series winner

The Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels bring 1-0 series lead over Astros into game 2

The Los Angeles Angels host the Houston Astros, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics play the Astros after Langeliers' 4-hit game

The Athletics play the Houston Astros after Shea Langeliers' four-hit game on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros aim to stop 4-game skid, play the Athletics

The Houston Astros look to end their four-game losing streak with a victory against the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics host the Astros to open 3-game series

The Athletics host the Houston Astros to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Mariners visit the Astros on 3-game road win streak

The Seattle Mariners visit the Houston Astros looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros meet in game 2 of series

The Seattle Mariners bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers take road slide into matchup with the Astros

The Texas Rangers will attempt to stop their three-game road slide in a matchup with the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros play the Rangers leading series 1-0

The Houston Astros play the Texas Rangers, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros start 3-game series with the Rangers

The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves take home losing streak into matchup with the Astros

The Atlanta Braves take on the Houston Astros looking to end a four-game home losing streak

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves bring home losing streak into matchup with the Astros

The Atlanta Braves aim to break their three-game home losing streak with a victory against the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves begin 3-game series against the Astros

The Atlanta Braves host the Houston Astros to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays take on the Astros with series tied 1-1

The Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays face the Astros leading series 1-0

The Toronto Blue Jays play the Houston Astros, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays host the Astros to begin 3-game series

The Toronto Blue Jays host the Houston Astros to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Could return for playoffs Astros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that Sousa (elbow) could return from the 15-day injured list at some point during the postseason in a "best-case scenario," Chandler R...

Impact Sousa hasn't resumed throwing since being placed on the injured list Aug. 22 due to a low-grade elbow flexor strain and doesn't appear to have a chance at returning before the end of the regular season. The 30-year-old will likely need to start throwing at some point in late September to put himself in consideration for a spot on the Astros' postseason roster. Before getting hurt, Sousa submitted a 2.84 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 59:15 K:BB in 50.2 innings while collecting five wins, four saves and eight holds over his 44 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers and Astros meet with series tied 1-1

The Texas Rangers and Houston Astros play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Rangers host the Astros on 3-game home win streak

The Texas Rangers, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

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