Hunter Brown - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Astros Set Hunter Brown's Next Injury Rehab Start Window It’s one step at a time for Houston Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown. That next step is coming soon.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Shifting rehab to Triple-A Brown (shoulder) will make his next rehab start this weekend at Triple-A Sugar Land, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brown opened his rehab assignment Sunday with Double-A Corpus Christie, when he struck out five batters while allowing one hit across two scoreless innings. He'll make his next rehab start in Triple-A and is aiming to be activated from the 60-day injured list in mid-June, per McTaggart. Brown is in the final stages of his recovery from a Grade 2 right shoulder strain that landed him on the IL in early April.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Hunter Brown's Road Back to Astros Takes Important Turn in Corpus Christi The Houston Astros were dealt a massive blow earlier this season when it was revealed that ace Hunter Brown would be heading to the injured...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Eyeing mid-June return from IL Brown (shoulder) struck out five and gave up one hit and no walks over two scoreless innings Sunday in a rehab start for Double-A Corpus Christi.

Impact Brown opened his rehab assignment on a high note, spotting 21 of his 35 pitches for strikes while generating seven whiffs. The Houston ace is eligible to return from the injured list June 1, but general manager Dana Brown said earlier Sunday that the Astros are targeting the middle of next month for his activation, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The Astros are planning for Brown to build up to around 75 pitches prior to adding him back to the rotation, so he'll likely need at least two more starts in the minors to get ramped back up.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cubs enter matchup against the Astros on losing streak

The Chicago Cubs aim to stop their six-game losing streak when they play the Houston Astros

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Beginning rehab assignment Sunday Brown (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Brown threw live batting practice earlier this week and is ready to work in game action, as he works his way back from a shoulder strain. The right-hander isn't eligible to return from the 60-day injured list until the end of this month, so he's likely to make at least a pair of rehab starts to build his arm back up before rejoining the Houston rotation. Brown last pitched March 31 against the Red Sox. He posted a 0.84 ERA and 17:6 K:BB across 10.2 inning in his first two starts of the season before being shut down.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Throws live BP Manager Joe Espada said that Brown (shoulder) topped out at 96 mph during a 22-pitch live batting practice session Tuesday and could begin a rehab assignment as early as this weeke...

Impact Brown completed his first live batting practice on Tuesday as he continues to recover from a shoulder strain. If the 27-year-old feels up to it, he will begin his first rehab assignment over the weekend as he continues to target mid-June for his return to big-league action.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment GM Dana Brown said Brown (shoulder) will throw live batting practice Tuesday before potentially beginning a rehab assignment, with the Astros targeting mid-June to activate him fro...

Impact The right-hander continues to work his way back from a shoulder strain, and facing live batters appears to be the final hurdle before being cleared for game action. Brown's rehab assignment is expected to be a lengthy one with at least four starts in the minor leagues.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Astros get Hunter Brown trade rumor that fans will like to hear | Sporting News This Hunter Brown rumor makes sense and is likely good news for Astros fans.

MAY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Astros open 4-game series against the Mariners

The Houston Astros start a four-game series at home against the Seattle Mariners on Monday

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Reds and Astros play, winner claims 3-game series

The Cincinnati Reds and Houston Astros meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Shifts to 60-day IL The Astros transferred Brown (shoulder) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Brown was given roughly a two-month return timeline when he was diagnosed with a Grade 2 right shoulder strain in early April, so moving to the 60-day IL doesn't affect his timeline much. The right-hander began throwing bullpen sessions Friday and will likely do so several more times before getting the green light to throw live batting practice and eventually head out on a rehab assignment. Rhylan Thomas was claimed off waivers from Seattle in a corresponding move.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen session Brown (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The right-hander continues to progress in his throwing program after landing on the injured list in early April due to a Grade 2 shoulder strain. Brown will likely need at least a few more bullpen session before being cleared to face live batters and eventually embarking on a rehab assignment.

MAY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Could throw off mound this weekend Brown (shoulder) could throw a bullpen session as soon as this weekend, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brown resumed flat-ground throwing a little over a week ago and might be ready to take another big step in his rehab this weekend. The right-hander is working his way back from a Grade 2 right shoulder strain, and the Astros have tentatively projected him to return by early- to mid-June.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees try to keep win streak alive against the Astros

The New York Yankees are looking to extend an eight-game win streak with a victory against the Houston Astros

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Yankees try to prolong win streak, take on the Astros

The New York Yankees will attempt to build upon a seven-game win streak with a victory over the Houston Astros

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Began throwing program Tuesday Brown (shoulder) began a throwing program Tuesday, playing catching from 75 feet, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's a significant step in Brown's rehab from a shoulder strain. Sidelined since throwing six innings of one-run ball with eight strikeouts against the Red Sox on March 31, Brown is expected to be sidelined through late May, according to GM Dana Brown. Once he builds his arm back up, Brown will likely require a multi-start rehab assignment.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees visit the Astros on 3-game road win streak

The New York Yankees visit the Houston Astros looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Seven Teams, Seven Slow Starts. What's Behind MLB's Most Surprising Struggles?

What's going on with these playoff hopefuls? And what hope do they have of turning things around the rest of the way?

APRIL 23 • FOX SPORTS

Seven Teams, Seven Slow Starts. What's Behind MLB's Most Surprising Struggles?

Banged-up Astros having 'conversations' about moving bullpen standout Teng to rotation With Hunter Brown, Tatsuya Imai and Cristian Javier already on the injured list roughly one month into the 2026 season, the Astros’ starting...

APRIL 23 • MLB.COM

Out through late May Astros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that Brown (shoulder) isn't expected to return from the 15-day injured list until late May or early June, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com r...

Impact Cristian Javier is facing a similar timeline for a return after both he and Brown sustained Grade 2 right shoulder strains within less than a week of one another. Shortly after Brown was diagnosed with the injury April 5, the Astros indicated that the right-hander would be shut down from throwing for two weeks before being re-evaluated, so he could be cleared to start playing light catch at some point in the coming days. Even so, Brown will be in line for a lengthy buildup, and a more definitive target date for his return won't become clear until he's ready to head out on what will likely be a multi-start minor-league rehab assignment.

APRIL 19 • 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

Astros lose another starter, Cody Bolton leaves Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Mariners with back injury

Houston Astros starter Cody Bolton left a 6-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners in the second inning because of mid-back tightness

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Proposed blockbuster Astros trade sees Houston land $56 million Cy Young ace, create electric 1-2-3 punch with Hunter Brown, Tatsuya Imai | Sporting News This would extends the Astros' World Series window by a couple years.

APRIL 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Astros rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai sent back to Houston because of right arm fatigue

Astros rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai returned to Houston after his third start to be examined for right arm fatigue

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

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