Peter Lambert - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Awarded another start Lambert is slated to start Wednesday's game against the Guardians in Cleveland, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Summoned from Triple-A Sugar Land last week after submitting a 1.84 ERA and 0.95 WHIP over his first three starts in the minors, Lambert stepped in to fill one of the opening in Houston's injury plagued rotation. Though he was dealt a loss Friday against the Cardinals after yielding four runs and allowing 10 baserunners in five innings, Lambert posted a strong 8:1 K:BB and racked up 23 swinging strikes on 90 pitches. That massive whiff total alone makes Lambert a worthwhile speculative pickup in deeper leagues, and another quality showing against the Guardians could allow the 29-year-old righty to gain some traction in a rotation that isn't expected to get any of its injured starters back anytime soon.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out eight in return to MLB Lambert (0-1) took the loss Friday against the Cardinals, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk with eight strikeouts across five innings.

Impact Lambert had his contract selected from Triple-A Sugar Land earlier in the day Friday and made his first major-league start in nearly two full calendar years. He spent the 2025 season playing in Japan before signing with Houston this past winter. Lambert had the Cardinals off balance with his changeup in particular and averaged 95.2 mph with his four-seamer. The right-hander showed enough to earn another start with pitching-depleted Houston. Lambert is lined up to face the Guardians in Cleveland next week.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nolan Gorman, Iván Herrera power Cardinals past Astros, 9-4

Nolan Gorman hit a three-run home run and Iván Herrera added a two-run shot to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 9-4 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday night

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Contract officially selected The Astros selected Lambert's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Julia Morales of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact Lambert made a bid for the Opening Day roster with an encouraging spring training and remained effective at Triple-A to begin the season, as he logged a 1.84 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB across 14.2 innings with Sugar Land. He'll now be the 10th pitcher to start a game for the Astros this season, as he's set to take the mound Friday against the Cardinals.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros host the Cardinals to begin 3-game series

The Houston Astros host the St. Louis Cardinals to start a three-game series

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Officially starting Friday Lambert will start Friday's series opener versus the Cardinals, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lambert is expected to have his contract selected from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday ahead of his Astros debut. The right-hander has appeared in three contests, including two starts, with Sugar Land this season, allowing three runs on 11 hits and three walks while striking out 12 batters over 14.2 innings.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

In line to start Friday The Astros have added Lambert to their taxi squad and appear poised to give him a start Friday against the Cardinals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The Astros have Lance McCullers starting Saturday and Mike Burrows on Sunday but currently have Friday's starter listed as TBA. Barring something unforeseen, that assignment will go to Lambert, who will need to be added to the 40-man roster. Lambert boasts a 1.84 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 12:3 K:BB over 14.2 innings at Triple-A Sugar Land and will be on six days' rest Friday. He last pitched in the majors in 2024 with the Rockies.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Reunites with Astros Lambert signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Astros released Lambert on Tuesday after informing him he hadn't made the Opening Day roster, but the 28-year-old right-hander will return to the organization after testing the free-agent market. He will begin the year as bullpen depth at Triple-A Sugar Land.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Houston The Astros granted Lambert his release Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact The team informed Lambert on Sunday that he won't be included on the Opening Day roster, and the 28-year-old righty has now decided to explore his options in free agency. He posted a 2.92 ERA and 1.70 WHIP over 12.1 innings in the Grapefruit League but owns a 6.28 ERA across his MLB career, so he may have to settle for a minor-league contract.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Loses out in bid for roster The Astros informed Lambert on Sunday that he won't be included on the Opening Day roster, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lambert had attended spring training as a non-roster invitee but made a spirited bid for a spot in Houston's bullpen by turning in a 2.92 ERA and 8:5 K:BB in 12.1 innings during the Grapefruit League. The right-hander's minor-league contract contains an opt-out clause that will allow him to pursue opportunities elsewhere, but Lambert is still deciding whether to become a free agent or stay in the organization and report to Triple-A Sugar Land, per Rome.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Gets MiLB deal from Astros The Astros signed Lambert to a minor-league contract Monday, Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com reports.

Impact Lambert spent the 2025 campaign pitching for the Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball, collecting a 3.98 ERA and 111:54 K:BB over 124.1 innings. The 28-year-old has posted a 6.98 ERA over 74 appearances (38 starts) at the big-league level for the Rockies and will likely begin the 2026 season as rotation depth at Triple-A Sugar Land.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Japan Lambert signed a one-year contract with the Yakult Swallows of Nippon Professional Baseball.

Impact Lambert has spent his entire pro career with the Rockies and has recently served primarily as a reliever. He should have a chance to start in Japan, and he could potentially return stateside due to the short-term deal.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Lambert elected free agency Thursday.

Impact Lambert split his time in 2024 between Triple-A Albuquerque and with the Rockies and has managed just a 6.28 ERA and 181:95 K:BB over 243.2 innings covering parts of four seasons in the majors. The 27-year-old was used mostly in relief this season but has plenty of past experience as a starting pitcher.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Rockies optioned Lambert to Triple-A Albuquerque on Monday.

Impact Lambert has been used mostly as a multi-inning reliever for the Rockies this season and it hasn't gone well, as he holds a 5.72 ERA and 50:29 K:BB over 61.1 innings. Jake Bird will absorb his roster spot.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Lambert (thumb) allowed two hits and a walk while striking out three over 2.1 scoreless innings in Sunday's 9-8 win over Atlanta.

Impact Lambert bruised his thumb in an appearance versus the Mets on Thursday, but he was able to return in short order. This was just his third scoreless outing in seven appearances since the All-Star break, as Lambert remains in a long-relief role. For the year, he has a 5.73 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 47:24 K:B through 55 innings over 25 appearances (three starts).

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bruises thumb in relief appearance Lambert was removed from his relief appearance in Thursday's 9-1 loss to the Mets due to what Rockies manager Bud Black described as a "severely bruised" left thumb, MLB.com report...

Impact Coming on in relief in the top of the fourth after starter Austin Gomber lasted just three innings, Lambert allowed a one-out single to Tyrone Taylor, then retired him and Lindor when Lindor's liner ricocheted off Lambert's glove safely to shortstop Ezequiel Tovar, who stepped on second base and threw to first base to complete an inning-ending double play. Lambert went on to pitch two more innings and struck out three batters on the day, but his overall effectiveness waned as he pitched through the thumb injury, as he ended up giving up two earned runs on five hits and one walk. Though X-rays came back negative, Lambert could be a candidate to go on the injured list if the swelling in his thumb doesn't subside over the next day or two.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bogaerts his go-ahead single and Pérez shines in his Padres debut, a 3-2 win over the Rockies

Xander Bogaerts hit a go-ahead RBI single in the seventh inning and Martín Pérez pitched six strong innings in his debut for the San Diego Padres, who beat Colorado 3-2 to snap a f...

AUGUST 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Hudson and Lambert limit Brewers, but bats quiet throughout DENVER -- If there was such a thing as a "combined quality start," the Rockies would have notched one Wednesday night, with starter Dakota H...

JULY 4, 2024 • MLB.COM

Retrieved from Triple-A The Rockies recalled Lambert from Triple-A Albuquerque on Wednesday

Impact After making the Rockies' Opening Day roster, Lambert has bounced between Colorado and Albuquerque and has spent the last month at Triple-A. He'll take the spot of Riley Pint on the active roster. Lambert owns a 6.47 ERA across 32.0 innings with the Rockies this season.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Naylor homers twice, Fry hits tie-breaking homer to lead Guardians to 13-7 win over Rockies

Josh Naylor hit two homers and drove in five runs, David Fry hit a tie-breaking three-run home run in the seventh inning, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Colorado Rockies 13-7

MAY 29, 2024 • Associated Press

A's hit 2 tying homers in late innings and score 5 runs in 11th to rally past Rockies 10-9

Tyler Soderstrom drew a bases-loaded walk to cap a five-run 11th inning and the Oakland Athletics stunned the Colorado Rockies 10-9 in the rubber match of a three-game series

MAY 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Rockies aim to end slide in matchup with the Giants

The Colorado Rockies aim to break a three-game losing streak when they play the San Francisco Giants

MAY 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Shaky vs. Marlins Lambert did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Marlins, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks over 3.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact The Marlins got to Lambert quickly, scoring twice in the opening inning before tacking on runs in the third and the fourth. The 27-year-old Lambert's struggled in his two starts this year, allowing 10 runs in 6.1 innings. He's fared better out of the bullpen, however, pinching to a 1.88 ERA over 14.1 innings in relief. Still, the right-hander figures to remain in the rotation while Kyle Freeland (elbow) is sidelined. Lambert's currently scheduled for a home start against the Giants in his next outing.

MAY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rockies bring 4-game losing streak into matchup against the Marlins

The Colorado Rockies come into the matchup with the Miami Marlins after losing four games in a row

MAY 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Crawford and Raleigh power Mariners to 10-2 rout of struggling Rockies for doubleheader split

A bases-loaded triple by J

APRIL 21, 2024 • Associated Press

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