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Cubs add to bullpen, acquire RHP Murray in deal with Astros The Cubs added to their bullpen mix on Saturday, acquiring right-handed reliever Jayden Murray from the Astros in exchange for Minor League...

19 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Astros acquire lefty-hitting Sisneros in Minor League trade with Cubs HOUSTON -- The Astros acquired Minor League left-handed first baseman Cameron Sisneros from the Cubs on Saturday in exchange for right-hande...

19 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Traded to Cubs The Astros traded Murray to the Cubs on Saturday in exchange for Cameron Sisneros, Ari Alexander of 7 News Boston reports.

Impact Murray was DFA'd by Houston on Tuesday after he'd allowed 11 earned runs in just 13.1 innings in the majors. He owns a 1.17 ERA and 0.79 WHIP at Triple-A, however, so the Cubs will take a chance on him and add him to their 40-man roster. The 29-year-old still has minor-league options remaining and therefore doesn't have to join the 26-man roster immediately, though he could report directly to Chicago to provide a fresh bullpen arm.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros reinstate Yainer Diaz, Hunter Brown from injured list and both contribute in win over Tigers

The Houston Astros reinstated catcher Yainer Diaz and right-hander Hunter Brown from the injured list and both contributed in a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

DFA'd by Houston The Astros designated Murray for assignment Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Murray has made eight appearances out of the Houston bullpen this season, allowing 11 runs with an 8:7 K:BB over 13.1 frames. The 29-year-old has a chance to clear waivers and remain in the organization.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Joins major-league bullpen The Astros recalled Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact It will be the fourth stint in the big leagues this season for Murray, who has not fared well in his first three outings with the Astros, holding a 7.15 ERA and 5:7 K:BB across 11.1 frames. Murray will give manager Joe Espada a fresh option in the bullpen.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Back to Triple-A The Astros optioned Murray to Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, reports Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Impact Murray will be replaced by Alimber Santa on Houston's 26-man active roster as he was recalled to the Astros big-league club. The 29-year-old struggled in his most recent appearance on Monday, allowing three earned runs on four hits and two walks to Minnesota. Murray allowed at least two earned runs in four of his seven appearances with Houston this season.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cal Raleigh tried a full-uniform shower. The next night, his bat finally woke up

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MAY 13 • Associated Press

Returns to majors The Astros recalled Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Julia Morales of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact Murray was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday, but he'll now return to the big-league bullpen to replace Bennett Sousa (elbow), who landed on the IL on Saturday. Murray will likely be limited to middle-relief duties after giving up four earned runs over six innings during his first four appearances with the Astros this year.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to Triple-A The Astros optioned Murray to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.

Impact Murray will give up his spot on the active roster to right-hander Ryan Weiss (personal), who was reinstated from the paternity list. After being recalled from Triple-A on April 19, Murray made three appearances out of the bullpen but had gone unused over the Astros' last six games.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues The Astros recalled Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander was optioned to Sugar Land last week but will rejoin the Astros with Joey Loperfido (quadriceps) landing on the injured list. Murray allowed two runs over two innings with a 3:3 K:BB in his lone appearance for Houston this season

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Astros place outfielder Joey Loperfido on 10-day IL

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APRIL 19 • Associated Press

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

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APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Headed back to Triple-A The Astros optioned Murray to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday.

Impact Houston will replace Murray on the active roster with Colton Gordon, who was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move and would appear to be a strong candidate to make a start during the team's upcoming three-game series versus the Rockies after the Astros lost three rotation members to the injured list within the last week. Murray was unlikely to be available out of the Houston bullpen for at least another day or two after he was pressed into long relief in Sunday's 6-1 loss to the Mariners. He tossed two innings and 38 pitches in his 2026 big-league debut, giving up two earned runs on two hits and three walks while striking out three batters.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Gilbert, Raley lead Mariners to 6-1 win that extends Astros' losing streak to 7

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APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A The Astros recalled Murray from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.

Impact Murray has given up just one earned run over six innings to begin the season in Triple-A and will presumably take on a middle-relief role now that he's with Houston. J.P. France was optioned to Sugar Land in a corresponding move.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minor-league camp The Astros optioned Murray to minor-league camp Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Murray has made five appearances this spring, yielding five runs with a 7:5 K:BB across six innings. The 28-year-old will provide relief depth at Triple-A Sugar Land.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

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

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics beat slumping Astros 5-1 as slumping Houston falls out of playoff position

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros rookie Zach Cole powers 6-3 win over Rangers in place of injured Yordan Alvarez

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Sharp as opener Friday Murray didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 11-3 rout of Atlanta, allowing one hit over three scoreless innings. He struck out one without walking a batter.

Impact Making just his third big-league appearance, Murray faced one batter over the minimum as the opener while tossing an efficient 32 of 40 pitches for strikes. The Astros currently have only four healthy starting pitchers and seemingly no help coming from either Triple-A or the injured list, so they could be turning to their well-stocked bullpen every fifth turn through the rotation, with Murray likely to be part of that equation. The 28-year-old righty hasn't given up a run in his first 5.1 MLB innings, and Friday's third-inning single by Marcell Ozuna was the first baserunner he'd allowed.

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

Opening Friday's game Murray will serve as the Astros' opening pitcher for Friday's game in Atlanta, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Murray has made two scoreless relief appearances for the Astros since being called up earlier this month. He's a former starter but has been used exclusively in relief in 2025, so Murray is likely available only for an inning or two. AJ Blubaugh is a good bet to eat some innings Friday in what will be a bullpen game for Houston.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Astros selected Murray's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Spencer Arrighetti's (elbow) move to the injured list Wednesday will open up a spot on Houston's pitching staff for Murray to join the big club for the first time in his career. The 28-year-old carries a 4.64 ERA and 1.33 WHIP through 64 innings in Triple-A this season and will likely be limited to low-leverage situations to begin his tenure with the Astros.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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