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Anthony Maldonado - Latches on with Houston The Astros signed Maldonado to a minor-league contract Nov. 14.

Impact Maldonado holds a 7.20 ERA and 18:12 K:BB over 25 innings across parts of two big-league seasons. The 27-year-old will give the Astros some experienced bullpen depth at Triple-A Sugar Land.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Josh Naylor contract details prove Mariners' culture could be an Angels problem The Los Angeles Angels have been denied of a postseason berth in large part due to the divisional dominance the Houston Astros displayed fro...

NOVEMBER 19 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Kyle Tucker The top free agent this off-season is Kyle Tucker. As you can imagine, the Toronto Blue Jays are in on the 28-year-old. Not just that, but E...

NOVEMBER 18 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Miguel Ullola - Joins 40-man roster The Astros selected Ullola's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.

Impact The move adds Ullola to the 40-man roster and protects him from next month's Rule 5 Draft. Ullola spent the entirety of the 2025 campaign at Sugar Land, finishing with a 3.88 ERA and 131:78 K:BB over 113.2 innings. The 23-year-old will compete for an Opening Day roster spot, but a career 15.6 percent walk rate in the minors suggests more seasoning is needed.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ramón Urías - Booted off 40-man roster The Astros designated Urias for assignment Tuesday.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Miguel Ullola. Urias is projected to make more than $4 million in his final year of arbitration eligibility, which the Astros evidently feel is too much. The 31-year-old is a career .257/.321/.403 hitter and capable defender at second and third base, so he shouldn't have difficult landing a major-league contract this winter, assuming he clears waivers and becomes a free agent.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Valdez turns down Astros' qualifying offer HOUSTON -- Veteran left-hander Framber Valdez turned down the Astros’ qualifying offer Tuesday, one day before his 32nd birthday. Four of th...

NOVEMBER 18 • MLB.COM

Ex-Astros first-rounder cut by Rays, headed to Japan | Sporting News The 28-year-old starting pitcher has spent most of his career in the minor leagues.

NOVEMBER 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Yankees outfielder expected to be courted by Astros, Mets, Rangers, Phillies, and Royals in MLB free agency | Sporting News The New York Yankees are predicted to have stiff competition for outfielder Trent Grisham this offseason, should he decline the team's quali...

NOVEMBER 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies eyeing former Red Sox, Astros All-Star to replace Alec Bohm | Sporting News Alec Bohm's future in Philly is uncertain.

NOVEMBER 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Astros predicted to make blockbuster trade for $185 million two-time Cy Young to replace Framber Valdez, create 1-2 punch with Hunter Brown | Sporting News This would be a great move by Houston if they can do it.

NOVEMBER 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jose Altuve - Undergoes minor procedure Altuve underwent a procedure to remove fluid between the fourth and fifth toes on his right foot Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Altuve played through the issue for the final few weeks of the regular season after suffering the injury Sept. 13 against Atlanta. McTaggart described the procedure as a minor skin aspiration, and the expectation is that the 35-year-old will be ready for the start of spring training.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Altuve undergoes procedure to relieve right foot discomfort (source) HOUSTON -- Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, who was bothered by a sore right foot in the final two weeks of the regular season, underwent...

NOVEMBER 18 • MLB.COM

Hamels, Braun, Kemp Among 12 Newcomers on Baseball Hall of Fame Ballot

Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun, and Matt Kemp are among 12 newcomers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, while Carlos Beltran headlines the 15 ret...

NOVEMBER 17 • FOX SPORTS

Hamels, Braun, Kemp among 12 newcomers on Baseball Hall of Fame ballot as Beltrán heads 15 holdovers

Cole Hamels, Ryan Braun, and Matt Kemp are among 12 newcomers on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

NOVEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Isaac Paredes - Still not over hamstring tear Astros general manager Dana Brown said during last week's general managers' meetings that Paredes was about 65 percent recovered from his right hamstring injury, Brian McTaggart of...

Impact Brown added that he's hopeful Paredes will be 80-to-90 percent recovered by spring training and potentially be ready to go by Opening Day. Paredes missed two months due to a right hamstring tear suffered in mid-July before making a late-season return, though he was limited to designated hitter duty and severely compromised as a baserunner. The 26-year-old will continue to rehab the injury and it sounds like he'll be slow-played at the start of spring training.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Arrighetti - Expected to be ready for spring Arrighetti (elbow) is expected to be 100 percent for the beginning of spring training, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Arrighetti missed the final month of the season with a right elbow injury, but he's considered healthy now and is "having a very productive offseason," per Astros general manager Dana Brown. The 25-year-old was limited to only seven starts at the major-league level in 2025, as he was sidelined four months with a right thumb fracture in addition to the elbow issue. Brown indicated that Arrighetti has a rotation spot for 2026 locked up.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

MLB: Four teams with the best chance to sign star OF Kyle Tucker in free agency Kyle Tucker is one of the hottest names on the free agent market this MLB offseason. The former World Series Champion has been an all-star i...

NOVEMBER 17 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Ousted Tigers first base coach finds a new home with obvious and familiar team Former Tigers first base coach Anthony Iapoce was hired by the Astros as an assistant hitting coach.

NOVEMBER 16 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Phillies linked to Astros outfielder as possible Harrison Bader replacement | Sporting News The Phillies could turn to the Astros to help solve their outfield problem.

NOVEMBER 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

MLB Free Agency: Biggest Needs for all 30 Teams

Let's take stock of all 30 teams, going by division, and what's the main issue they'll want to address with free agency in full effect.

NOVEMBER 15 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Free Agency: Biggest Needs for all 30 Teams

Astros interested in trade for Cardinals Gold Glove All-Star infielder | Sporting News Houston could pursue another infielder amid a crowded room.

NOVEMBER 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Verlander reunion could make sense for pitching-needy Astros HOUSTON -- Should the Astros try to bring back veteran right-hander Justin Verlander this offseason? Considering the Astros’ need for starti...

NOVEMBER 15 • MLB.COM

Astros Reportedly Want Cardinals Fan-Favorite The Houston Astros reportedly have their eyes on another member of the St. Louis Cardinals after failing to acquire Nolan Arenado last offse...

NOVEMBER 15 • SI.COM

Astros go into the offseason looking to improve depth at catcher | Sporting News The Astros are one of a handful of teams gauging the backstop market.

NOVEMBER 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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