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8 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

MLB 2026 Buzz: Dodgers Closer Edwin Díaz Expected to Miss 3 Months

Shifts to bullpen Gordon struck out five and allowed three earned runs on four hits and one walk across 2.2 innings out of the bullpen in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Earlier in the week, Houston recalled Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land and plugged him into a rotation that had recently lost all of Hunter Brown (shoulder), Cristian Javier (shoulder), Tatsuya Imai (arm) and Cody Bolton (back) to the injured list. Gordon was lit up for four earned runs on eight hits across 3.2 innings while taking a no-decision Tuesday in Houston's 7-6 win over Colorado, and the poor showing as a starter followed by the extended relief appearance looks like it will at least temporarily keep the left-hander from receiving additional turns through the rotation. Ryan Weiss and Peter Lambert would now appear to be the likely candidates to fill out the final two spots in the Houston rotation, which could be scaled back from six men to five during the upcoming week with an off day looming Thursday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals slug 3 homers to beat the Astros 7-5 and extend winning streak to 4 games

Masyn Winn hit a two-run homer and José Fermín and Alec Burleson added solo shots to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-5 win over the Houston Astros Saturday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Hit hard in season debut Gordon did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Rockies, allowing four runs on eight hits while striking out five over 3.2 innings.

Impact Making his first start of the season, Gordon was tested early and often. The right-hander gave up a homer to the third batter he faced, Hunter Goodman in the first, then allowed three straight hits in the second inning that led to two more runs. Trouble returned in the fourth when he surrendered another long ball and loaded the bases before being lifted. While the five strikeouts were encouraging, Gordon will need consistently keep traffic off the bases in order to find success in his next scheduled start against St. Louis.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rockies come into matchup with the Astros on losing streak

The Colorado Rockies enter the matchup with the Houston Astros as losers of four games in a row

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Starting Tuesday vs. Colorado Gordon will start for the Astros in Tuesday's series opener against the Rockies, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Gordon was recalled by the Astros from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday to give the parent club more depth in the rotation due to Hunter Brown (shoulder), Tatsuya Imai (arm) and Cristian Javier (shoulder) all being placed on the injured list this past week. Gordon appeared in 20 games (14 starts) for the Astros in 2025, posting a 6-4 record with a 5.34 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 72:19 K:BB across 86 innings. He's been sharp in three starts in Triple-A this season and boasts a 1.76 ERA and 0.98 WHIP over 15.1 frames with Sugar Land.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Astros put All-Star SS Jeremy Peña and RHP Tatsuya Imai on IL as injury woes continue

As a 1-8 road trip for the Houston Astros nears its conclusion, manager Joe Espada thrice said he was “doing well” despite having every reason not to be feeling so optimistic

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Summoned from Triple-A The Astros recalled Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Impact Mike Burrows is slated to start the Astros' series finale versus the Mariners on Monday, but assuming he's not needed in relief, Gordon will be a strong candidate to take the hill in Tuesday's series opener versus the Rockies in Houston. The Astros could have as many as four openings in the rotation this week, as Hunter Brown (shoulder), Cristian Javier (shoulder) and Tatsuya Imai (arm) have all landed on the injured list within the last six days, and Cody Bolton (back) is also at risk of being shelved. Gordon has excelled over his three starts with Sugar Land this season, compiling a 1.76 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB In 15.1 innings.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to minors camp The Astros optioned Gordon to minor-league camp Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Gordon has yielded just one run in 5.1 innings this spring but has also posted an underwhelming 2:3 K:BB. The left-hander will be part of the Triple-A Sugar Land rotation to begin the 2026 campaign.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 24 • MLB.COM

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FEBRUARY 20 • MLB.COM

Uphill battle to make team Gordon is likely to open the season with Triple-A Sugar Land, Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Gordon will start the Astros' Grapefruit League opener Saturday against Washington, though the left-hander is one of seven pitchers competing for Houston's final rotation spot. Gordon appeared in 20 MLB games, including 14 starts, as a swingman last season, posting a 5.34 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP and 7.5 K/9 across 86 innings.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in relief Gordon (6-4) earned the win against the Angels on Sunday, allowing one walk while striking out three across five scoreless innings. He did not yield a hit.

Impact Lance McCullers took care of the first three innings of Sunday's regular-season finale before Gordon entered for the fourth frame. Gordon put on a dominant display, allowing just one baserunner while generating eight whiffs on 68 pitches (45 strikes). The 26-year-old southpaw made his major-league debut May 14 and bounced back and fourth between the big club and Triple-A Sugar Land. Gordon will end his first season in the majors with a 6-4 record and one save across 20 games (14 starts) with a 5.34 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 72:19 K:BB across 86 innings.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros hit four homers in season-ending 6-2 win over Angels

Ramón Urías hit a two-run homer in the fifth inning, one of four Houston home runs, and the Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 in the season finale for both teams

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Collects multi-inning save Gordon gave up three runs on three hits and a walk over four relief innings Friday to record his first career save in an 11-3 rout of Atlanta.

Impact The southpaw spoiled a combined shutout bid by four Houston hurlers as the team went with a bullpen day Friday, and Gordon served up homers to Ronald Acuna in the sixth inning and Eli White in the eighth to account for all the damage off him. The Astros lack a healthy fifth starter as the regular season winds down, but Gordon's performance likely won't earn him much consideration for the job. Over 25 big-league innings since the All-Star break, he's been taken deep 10 times, fueling a 7.92 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 23:7 K:BB during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 13, 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 place Lance McCullers Jr. on IL, recall Colton Gordon and promote Zach Cole

The Astros placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 15-day IL with soreness in his pitching hand

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Astros recalled Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Gordon will take the 26-man roster spot vacated by Lance McCullers, who was placed on the 15-day IL with right hand soreness. Gordon will be available out of the bullpen Friday versus Atlanta. He's appeared in 16 games for the Astros this season, making 14 starts, and has a 5.67 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 64:15 K:BB across 73 innings of work.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Astros reinstate CF Jake Meyers after nearly 2 months on injured list with calf injury

The Houston Astros reinstated Jake Meyers from the injured list before Saturday’s game at Texas after the center fielder spent nearly two months sidelines with a calf injury

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A The Astros optioned Gordon to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Gordon has appeared in 16 games for the Astros this season, making 14 starts, and has registered a 4-4 record, 5.67 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and 64:15 K:BB across 73 innings. He's no longer needed in the rotation after Luis Garcia returned from his elbow injury earlier this week.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Can't get through fifth inning Gordon took a no-decision Friday against the Rangers, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks in 4.1 innings. He struck out two.

Impact Gordon continued to struggle in the major leagues, as he's now without a quality start since June 13 against the Twins. That outing was also the last time he pitched at least six frames, and he's yielded at least four runs in five of his last eight outings. Gordon has a poor 5.67 ERA and 1.52 WHIP over 73 innings this season, so he doesn't set up as a recommended fantasy streamer in his next scheduled turn against Atlanta. However, it's possible Friday's appearance was only a spot start.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to start Friday's game The Astros recalled Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Gordon will start Friday's contest in Texas versus the Rangers, giving the Astros' regular rotation members some extra rest. The southpaw holds a 5.64 ERA in 68.2 innings covering 13 starts and two relief outings this season.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for call up The Astros are expected to recall Gordon from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Houston hasn't listed a starter for Friday's game against the Rangers, and it's possible Gordon's being called up to fill that hole. Gordon has been at Sugar Land since Aug. 13, and he posted a 5.93 ERA in three starts during that time. The 26-year-old has a 5.64 ERA in 68.2 innings with the Astros this season, starting in 13 of his 15 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched back to Triple-A The Astros optioned Gordon to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.

Impact Gordon's latest stint with the big club lasted only one day, as he'll be sent down after yielding five runs (four earned) in a two-inning relief outing Tuesday versus the Red Sox. Jordan Weems is taking Gordon's spot on the roster.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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