Raynel Delgado - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Called up by Houston The Astros recalled Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Delgado will give the Astros some extra depth in the infield for Sunday's regular-season finale. He's appeared in 19 games for the Astros this season, going 9-for-37 (.243) with one home run and four RBI in the majors. Ronel Blanco was optioned to the minors in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Delgado was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Delgado was promoted to the big leagues Thursday and appeared in two games, going 0-for-4 with a run scored and a walk. However, he'll report to Triple-A following Monday's move, which opened up a spot for Nelson Velazquez.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to majors The Astros recalled Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday.

Impact Delgado's last MLB stint was July 19 when he started at second base prior to getting optioned the next day. Since then, the 26-year-old has slashed .304/.383/.451 with a home run and four stolen bases across 116 plate appearances in 26 games. In a corresponding move Thursday, the Astros designated Nelson Velazquez for assignment.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Peña, Walker, Blanco returns to lineup and help Astros beat Marlins 8-5

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña returned to the lineup for Monday’s series opener against the Miami Marlins and hit his second grand slam in an 8-5 victory

JULY 20 • Associated Press

Sent back to minors The Astros optioned Delgado to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Delgado was recalled and started at second base in Sunday's loss to the Orioles, but he finds himself back in the minors a day later. He'll be used as a utility infielder at Sugar Land.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Houston The Astros recalled Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Delgado will make his way back up to the big-league club after a short stint in Triple-A. In the majors this season, the 26-year-old has slashed .267/.313/.400 with one homer and four RBI in 33 plate appearances. Nate Pearson was designated for assignment to make room for Delgado on the roster.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Triple-A The Astros optioned Delgado (finger) to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Delgado will give up his spot on the 26-man active roster to fellow infielder Braden Shewmake (adductor), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list. During his latest stint in the big leagues, Delgado appeared in appeared in three games and went 1-for-5 with a double, a walk and a run. Delgado exited early in a start during last Wednesday's loss to the Twins due to dislocated pinkie finger on his right hand, but he made a pinch-hitting appearance and played an inning at shortstop in Friday's loss to the Rays and should be ready to handle an everyday role at Sugar Land.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Astros square off against the Rays with series tied 1-1

The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Rays bring 9-game win streak into game against the Astros

The Tampa Bay Rays will attempt to prolong a nine-game win streak with a victory against the Houston Astros

JULY 4 • Associated Press

Rays take win streak into matchup with the Astros

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to keep a seven-game win streak alive when they take on the Houston Astros

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Taj Bradley fans 11 in Twins' 8-3 win over the Astros

Taj Bradley struck out 11 to tie his career high, Josh Bell, Kody Clemens and Luke Keaschall homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Wednesday night

JULY 2 • Associated Press

Exits with injury Delgado was removed from Wednesday's game against Minnesota with an apparent hand injury, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact A groundball off the bat of Trevor Larnach bounced off of second base and connected with Delgado's right hand, forcing the latter to come out of the game in the fifth inning. The Astros may provide an update on his status after the game.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Astros place Peña on IL with calf strain, hopeful for minimum stint HOUSTON -- Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left calf prior to Tuesday’s game against the...

JUNE 30 • MLB.COM

Back in majors The Astros recalled Delgado from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was optioned to Sugar Land on Monday but will quickly return to the majors since Jeremy Pena (calf) landed on the injured list. Delgado received his first promotion to the majors in mid-June and is batting .280 (7-for-25) with a homer, four RBI and two runs in his first 13 games.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to minors The Astros optioned Delgado to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Delgado popped his first major-league home run in Sunday's win over the Guardians, but he finds himself back in the minors a day later. He's clearing off the roster to make room for the return of Nick Allen (hamstring) from the injured list.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Logs first MLB homer Delgado went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 7-5 win over the Tigers.

Impact Making his first start in four games with Jose Altuve getting the day off, Delgado put the Astros on the board in the seventh inning with his two-run blast off lefty Tyler Holton, cutting the deficit to 3-2. It's the first home run for Delgado in his first 27 major-league plate appearances. The 26-year-old infielder has gone 7-for-25 (.280) with a .708 OPS, four RBI and two runs scored in 13 games with Houston.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Walker's 3-run homer in 10th inning helps power Astros past Tigers 7-5

Christian Walker's three-run homer highlighted a four-run 10th inning as the Houston Astros rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 7-5

JUNE 28 • Associated Press

Clutch hit in win Delgado went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Tigers.

Impact Delgado put the Astros ahead 3-2 in the eighth inning with his two-run single off Will Vest. The 26-year-old Delgado has appeared in two games with Houston, after he was acquired from Tampa Bay last week, going 3-for-7, Delgado slashed .249/.316/.360 with 24 steals in 61 Triple-A games this season.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Astros' Raynel Delgado delivers game-winning hit in second career game Deadspin | Astros' Raynel Delgado delivers game-winning hit in second career game

JUNE 17 • DEADSPIN.COM

Raynel Delgado drives in 2 in the eighth as the Astros beat the Tigers 4-2

Raynel Delgado drove in two runs in the eighth inning in his second major league game to help lift the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers

JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Contract selected The Astros selected Delgado's contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.

Impact Delgado was acquired via trade from the Rays earlier this week and now has been added to the major-league roster. The infielder has slashed .250/.320/.362 with three homers and 24 steals this season at Triple-A Durham. Delgado will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Astros deal for Triple-A infielder Delgado from Rays ANAHEIM -- With three shortstops on the injured list, the Astros took a step to address their lack of depth at the position Wednesday by acq...

JUNE 10 • MLB.COM

Traded to Astros The Astros acquired Delgado from the Rays on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Delgado has put together a .250/.320/.362 batting line with three homers and 24 steals this season at Triple-A Durham while seeing playing time at shortstop, second base and third base. The 26-year-old will report to Triple-A Sugar Land, where he will give Houston additional infield depth.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Vibes are high for eager McClanahan after second spring start LAKELAND, Fla. -- Two pitches into the third inning Monday afternoon, Shane McClanahan glanced behind him, saw second baseman Raynel Delgado...

MARCH 9 • MLB.COM

Signs with Rays Delgado signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Wednesday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Delgado spent the entire 2025 season with the Brewers' Triple-A affiliate, slashing .281/.363/.378 with 53 RBI, 58 runs scored and 40 stolen bases across 474 plate appearances. The 25-year-old infielder has yet to make his big-league debut but will presumably get a chance to compete for a roster spot during spring training.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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