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Yordan Alvarez pushes back on DH-only role | Sporting News Yordan Alvarez wants to play on the field; the Houston Astros are noncommittal.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Isaac Paredes - Seeing time at second base Paredes was spotted playing second base during infield drills Monday and is expected to get reps at different positions throughout spring training, Chandler Rome of The Athletic re...

Impact Paredes missed two months last season with a hamstring tear, leading to the Astros' re-acquisition of Carlos Correa. With Correa expected to man third base in 2026, Paredes enters spring training as the odd man out in a crowded Houston infield. While a trade remains possible and would probably be the best outcome for Paredes from a fantasy perspective, the Astros appear to be testing him out as a utility option. Second base could ultimately be Paredes' best path towards playing time, as manager Joe Espada has indicated he wants to give Jose Altuve some more rest this season. Paredes appeared in 102 games last year, posting an .810 OPS with 20 home runs and 53 RBI.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros make Jose Altuve position announcement for 2026 season | Sporting News The Astros have a clear plan for Jose Altuve this season.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jose Altuve - Focusing on second base this spring Astros manager Joe Espada said Monday that Altuve will spend most of spring training working exclusively at second base, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Altuve was the Astros' Opening Day left fielder last season and wound up splitting his time pretty evenly between left field, second base and designated hitter. This season, however, he appears slated to return to his natural second base position on an everyday basis. Zach Cole looks like the favorite to see most of the reps in left field for Houston.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Framber Valdez leaves Astros with grateful words after $115M Tigers move Framber Valdez spent the first six years of his MLB career with the Houston Astros. Valdez debuted for the Astros in August 2018 and earned two All-Star selections with the club.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Jose Altuve - Healthy to start spring Altuve (foot) is healthy to start spring training and is expected to serve as the Astros' primary second baseman this season, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Altuve dealt with a rocky transition to left field to start the 2025 campaign and finished the year with a nagging foot injury, resulting in a .265 batting average, the lowest of his career apart from the 2020 shortened season. Now healthy and back at second base, Altuve will look to rebound in 2026. Manager Joe Espada emphasized the 35-year-old Altuve's health earlier in the offseason, stating that he needs to "help Jose have the right amount of time to be off his feet." With Houston's current surplus of infielders, it seems likely that Altuve will at least play fewer than the 155 games he did in 2025.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yordan Alvarez - Clear of ankle pain Alvarez (ankle) reported to spring training Sunday and announced that his is pain-free, Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The 28-year-old dealt with a left ankle sprain late last year and dealt with some inflammation early in the offseason, but it appears he's entering spring training at 100 percent. Alvarez was limited to 48 games due to the ankle issue and a hand fracture, with his .273/.367/.430 slash line representing career lows in average and slugging percentage. The injury-plagued season ended a run of four straight 30-homer campaigns for Alvarez, who is a popular rebound candidate in 2026.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

With trade rumors swirling, Paredes keeps focus on the field WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The fact that third baseman Isaac Paredes even reported to camp and put on an Astros uniform Sunday morning was a s...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Cavan Biggio signs minor-league contract with Astros, Hall of Fame dad's career club The son of Astros legend Craig Biggio signed a minor league deal with Houston on Sunday.

5 DAYS AGO • USATODAY.COM

Versatile Cavan Biggio signs minor league deal with Houston, where dad Craig Biggio was a star

Cavan Biggio is expected to join the Houston Astros' spring training camp as a non-roster player after signing a minor league deal with the team

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Astros bring back a Biggio, sign Cavan to Minors deal The Astros have signed Cavan Biggio to a minor league contract, which includes an invite to Major League Spring Training camp as a non-roste...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Son of Hall of Famer agrees to Astros contract after Blue Jays, Dodgers stints | Sporting News This is a very fun addition for the Astros.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cavan Biggio - Lands MiLB deal with Houston Biggio signed Sunday with the Astros on a minor-league contract that includes an invitation to big-league spring training, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Astros are the seventh different organization that Biggio has joined since entering the professional ranks in 2016, but the 30-year-old already has plenty of familiarity with Houston, where his Hall of Fame father, Craig, played all 20 of his big-league seasons. Biggio will be given the chance to compete for a utility role on the Astros' Opening Day squad, but since he's not currently on the 40-man roster, he may need a strong showing in the Cactus League plus some injuries to other players to secure a spot. With a 100 wRC+ over parts of seven seasons, Biggio has been a league-average hitter in the big leagues for his career, but he mustered a lowly .174/.296/.246 across 83 plate appearances in the majors with Kansas City in 2025.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cam Smith can lift Astros to great heights | Sporting News He's an X-factor kind of player.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Newest Blue Jays Outfielder 'Extremely Happy' with Trade to Toronto The Houston Astros needed a left-handed hitting outfielder, and the Toronto Blue Jays were looking for right field help.

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

"I could not sign my life away" - Carlos Correa calls World Baseball Classic choice one of the toughest decisions Houston Astros shortstop and third baseman Carlos Correa was denied participation in the World Baseball Classic this year, largely due to his injury history, which prevented him fr...

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Recently engaged Peña has big goals for 2026 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Hope and love are in the air at Astros camp, where Jeremy Peña is looking to build on the best season of his career...

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

What Joey Loperfido's Return to Astros Means for Houston's Lineup The Houston Astros go into the 2026 season with a familiar face back in the clubhouse.

FEBRUARY 14 • SI.COM

Deadspin | Blue Jays, Astros swap outfielders Joey Loperfido and Jesus Sanchez Deadspin | Blue Jays, Astros swap outfielders Joey Loperfido and Jesus Sanchez

FEBRUARY 14 • DEADSPIN.COM

The Astros' rotation stands out as a glaring weakness on an otherwise solid roster | Sporting News Can this rotation get Houston back into the postseason?

FEBRUARY 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bad Bunny offered to pay for Puerto Rican star Carlos Correa's WBC insurance

Bad Bunny really wanted to see Carlos Correa play for Puerto Rico at home in the World Baseball Classic

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Former Rays top prospect rejoins AL East in latest trade The Blue Jays executed a trade with the Astros that exchanged two outfielders of different playing styles. One of them has a contact focus o...

FEBRUARY 13 • RAYSCOLOREDGLASSES.COM

Astros closer Josh Hader playing catch again after biceps tendinitis in offseason

Houston Astros closer Josh Hader is playing catch in spring training after the six-time All-Star left-hander dealt with biceps tendinitis

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

Blue Jays and Astros swap outfielders with Joey Loperfido-Jesus Sanchez trade The Astros and Blue Jays exchanged outfielders on Friday.

FEBRUARY 13 • USATODAY.COM

Nate Pearson - Coming off offseason cleanup Pearson underwent a cleanup procedure on his right elbow during the offseason but is throwing a bullpen session Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander joined the Astros on a one-year, $1.35 million contract during the offseason, and it appears he's opening camp in good shape despite the offseason procedure. Pearson surrendered 15 earned runs over 11 relief outings for the Cubs last season but was dominant at the Triple-A level with a 2.22 ERA across 44.2 innings. He's primarily worked as a reliever since 2021, but Houston is expected to give him a chance to work as a starter during spring training.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Versatile Cavan Biggio signs minor league deal with Houston, where dad Craig Biggio was a star

Bad Bunny offered to pay for Puerto Rican star Carlos Correa's WBC insurance

Astros closer Josh Hader playing catch again after biceps tendinitis in offseason