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Grabs fourth save De Los Santos struck out three over 1.2 perfect innings to earn the save in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Rangers.

Impact This was De Los Santos' first save in over a month. He got the nod in the eighth inning after Bryan King struggled mightily to open the frame. A rough patch in late April seemingly cost De Los Santos consistent high-leverage work, but he's gotten back in the mix by allowing just two runs (one earned) over 9.2 innings in his last nine appearances. He's at a 3.57 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB with four saves and four holds over 22.2 innings this season. His time competing with King and Bryan Abreu for regular save chances is nearing an end, as Josh Hader (biceps) is expected back in the first week of June.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Alvarez homers twice for 2nd consecutive game to help Astros beat Rangers 4-3

Yordan Alvarez homered twice for the second consecutive game, including a tiebreaking solo shot in the eighth inning of the Houston Astros’ 4-3 victory over the Texas Rangers

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Paredes' 2-run homer in the 1st inning powers Astros to a 2-1 win over the Twins

Isaac Paredes hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jason Alexander scattered four hits over six scoreless innings and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Yordan Alvarez hits 1 of Astros' 4 homers off Rangers' Jacob deGrom in 4-1 win

Yordan Alvarez hit his 15th homer and the Houston Astros matched a season high with four longballs in a 4-1 win over the Rangers that left Texas’ Jacob deGrom stuck at 99 career wi...

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Pockets third save De Los Santos gave up a hit and a walk over 1.1 scoreless innings Wednesday to record his third save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Guardians. He struck out one.

Impact The journeyman righty wrapped up the combined shutout on 24 pitches (16 strikes), although De Los Santos did make things interesting by putting the tying runner on base in the ninth inning with two outs. He's converted three straight save chances since April 14, emerging as the preferred closing option for manager Joe Espada while the Astros continue to navigate the absence of Josh Hader (bicep), but De Los Santos' 3.86 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 8:3 K:BB through 9.1 innings this season don't suggest he'll have a long-term spot in the team's high-leverage crew.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Alvarez hits MLB-leading 11th homer, powering Astros to 2-0 win over Guardians

Yordan Alvarez hit his major league-leading 11th homer and Peter Lambert pitched six scoreless innings, leading the Houston Astros to a 2-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Stuck with loss De Los Santos (0-1) took the loss Tuesday against the Guardians, allowing three runs on two hits and a walk in one-third of an inning.

Impact Tasked with protecting a two-run lead in the eighth inning, De Los Santos allowed three of the four batters he faced to reach safely, opening the door for Cleveland's six-run frame. Prior to Tuesday, De Los Santos had given up just one run across 7.2 innings in his first seven appearances this season while seeing closing opportunities in the absence of Josh Hader (biceps).

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Chase DeLauter's bases-loaded triple helps Guardians rally for 8-5 victory over Astros

Chase DeLauter hit a bases-loaded triple down the left-field line in the eighth inning as the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 8-5 victory over the Houston Astros

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Another save for Houston De Los Santos earned the save with a perfect ninth inning in a 3-1 victory over the Rockies on Wednesday. He struck out two.

Impact The 30-year-old right-hander has now earned saves on consecutive days for Houston, career saves No. 4 and 5, as De Los Santos appears to be entering the closer mix in the absence of Josh Hader (biceps) and in light of Bryan Abreu's struggles this season. Abreu pitched 1.1 scoreless innings in Wednesday's victory, setting up the save chance for De Los Santos after Bryan King did as much Tuesday. De Los Santos' fastball velocity is down a couple ticks to around 94 mph this season, but it seems to be by design since he's cut his walk rate by more than half in the early going, an improvement that has helped fuel a 1.35 ERA and 0.75 WHIP through six appearances and 6.2 innings so far in 2026.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Alvarez goes deep and Spencer Arrighetti fans 10, lifting the Astros past the Rockies 3-1

Yordan Alvarez hit his seventh home run of the season and Spencer Arrighetti struck out 10 in six strong innings to lead the Houston Astros to a 3-1 win over the Colorado Rockies

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Grabs rare save De Los Santos earned the save Tuesday against the Rockies, striking out the only batter he faced.

Impact De Los Santos was called on in the ninth with two outs and runners at the corners after Bryan King allowed back-to-back singles, and he quickly shut the door. The right-hander needed just five pitches to sit down Jordan Beck and secure the win. The save was his first since 2024 and only his fourth in an eight-year career. Since returning from the injured list April 6, De Los Santos has been a reliable bullpen arm, allowing one run while striking out four over 5.2 innings.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Astros snap 8-game losing streak, beat Rockies 7-6 behind big night from Christian Walker

Christian Walker had three hits, including a home run, and the Houston Astros used a six-run third inning to snap an eight-game losing streak with a 7-6 win over the Colorado Rocki...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Returns from IL The Astros activated De Los Santos (knee) from the 15-day injured list Monday.

Impact De Los Santos got a late start to the season due to a right knee strain, but he's ready to go after making four scoreless rehab appearances. The right-hander will operate in a middle relief role for Houston.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Astros visit the Rockies to start 3-game series

The Colorado Rockies open a three-game series at home against the Houston Astros on Monday

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Athletics play the Astros with 1-0 series lead

The Athletics take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Houston Astros

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Astros seek to prolong win streak, play the Athletics

The Houston Astros will try to keep a five-game win streak alive when they take on the Athletics

APRIL 3 • Associated Press

Astros host the Red Sox on 4-game home win streak

The Houston Astros, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Boston Red Sox

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Altuve leads Astros against the Red Sox following 4-hit game

The Houston Astros take on the Boston Red Sox after Jose Altuve had four hits on Monday in an 8-1 win over the Red Sox

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Breezes through two rehab outings De Los Santos (knee) has tossed 2.1 scoreless innings while striking out one and allowing no hits or walks in two appearances for Triple-A Sugar Land since starting a rehab assignm...

Impact Through two appearances, the only blemish on De Los Santos' ledger has been a hit batsmen during his most recent outing Sunday. The right-hander opened the season on the shelf after he was out for most of spring training while recovering from a right knee strain, but he looks like he could soon be ready to rejoin the Houston bullpen. De Los Santos will be eligible for reinstatement from the injured list next week.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Angels bring 2-1 series advantage over Astros into game 4

The Los Angeles Angels play the Houston Astros with a 2-1 series lead

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Angels face the Astros with 2-0 series lead

The Los Angeles Angels meet the Houston Astros with a 2-0 series lead

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Set for Triple-A appearance De los Santos (knee) will make a rehab appearance at Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact De Los Santos opened up the season on the 15-day injured list because of a right knee strain he sustained at the start of spring camp. The reliever made one appearance late in spring training, and he'll continue his rehab at Triple-A.

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

To injured list with knee strain The Astros placed Santos (knee) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Santos first injured his knee at the start of camp. He was able to return to make his spring training debut last week, but the reliever either had a setback or the Astros simply weren't convinced he was ready.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Makes spring debut Friday De Los Santos (knee) struck out a batter and allowed one walk and no hits over a scoreless inning of relief Friday in the Astros' 7-4 loss to the Marlins in Grapefruit League play.

Impact The reliever turned in a clean inning in his spring debut after completing his recovery from the right knee strain he suffered early in camp. Manager Joe Espada told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com that De Los Santos is scheduled to pitch again Monday in an exhibition against Triple-A Sugar Land. If all goes well in that outing, De Los Santos should be able to secure a spot in Houston's Opening Day bullpen.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

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