Ronel Blanco - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Optioned by Houston The Astros optioned Blanco to the minors Sunday.

Impact The move corresponds with Raynel Delgado being recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land, and he will provide the Astros with depth in the infield for Sunday's regular-season finale. Blanco will end the regular season with a 6.68 ERA and 1.37 WHIP across 33.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Freddy Peralta, Jonathan Aranda help Rays beat Astros 14-4 to sweep series

cFreddy Peralta pitched five hitless innings, and Jonathan Aranda hit two of Tampa Bay’s four home runs to help the Rays finish off a three-game sweep of the Houston Astros with a...

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

No-decision Tuesday Blanco didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against the White Sox. He allowed three hits and three walks while striking out three over four scoreless innings.

Impact The Astros recalled Blanco from Triple-A Sugar Land to start Tuesday after the rosters expanded to 28 games, and he didn't disappoint even if he didn't have support from the offense. Blanco has issued at least three walks in four of his six outings in 2026, so the lack of command remains an issue, but at least he delivered a scoreless outing -- a massive improvement considering he had given up at least three earned runs in his previous five. Blanco lowered his ERA to 6.59 after this outing, and it remains to be seen whether he'll stay in the rotation for another turn.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Tuesday's start The Astros recalled Blanco from Triple-A Sugar Land to start Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander is back in the majors Tuesday with rosters expanding to 28 players and will immediately step into Houston's rotation. Blanco has struggled to a 7.71 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 20:12 K:BB in 23.1 frames over his five appearances in the big leagues this season.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Astros bring 1-0 series lead over White Sox into game 2

The Houston Astros lead 1-0 in a four-game series against the Chicago White Sox

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Returning to big leagues Blanco will be recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land to start Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Blanco was sent down to Triple-A earlier in the month after losing his spot in the starting rotation, but he's earned another opportunity. He's started four of the five games he's pitched in this season for Houston and has posted a 7.71 ERA and 1.46 WHIP with 20 strikeouts across 23.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Three Adjustments Ronel Blanco Needs to Become Reliable in MLB Again The news was expected: The Astros sent Ronel Blanco to Triple-A Sugar Land and called up Miguel Ullola.

AUGUST 17 • SI.COM

Optioned to Sugar Land Houston demoted Blanco to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com.

Impact Blanco pitched four innings in relief Saturday, yielding five runs on seven hits while striking out three. The 32-year-old, who missed the first couple of months of the season recovering from Tommy John surgery, has only made five appearances (four starts), posting a 7.71 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 20:12 K:BB in 23.1 innings. In favor of a fresh arm, the Astros promoted Miguel Ullola from Triple-A.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Available in relief Wednesday Astros manager Joe Espada said that Blanco will be available out of the bullpen for Wednesday's game against the Giants, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Blanco has struggled to the tune of a 6.98 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 17:11 K:BB over 19.1 innings while starting in his first four appearances since coming off the 60-day injured list July 20. The Astros will have reliever Bryan King open Wednesday's game and presumably cover an inning or two, but it's unclear if Espada intends to use Blanco or Tatsuya Imai in bulk relief, or if both pitchers will be called upon to eat innings. If Blanco ends up going unused Wednesday, he could step back into the rotation at some point during this weekend's series versus the Mariners.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Can't complete five innings Blanco allowed three runs on four hits and three walks while striking out one over 4.2 innings Friday against the Padres. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Blanco was handed a 3-0 lead by the third inning but couldn't make it through five frames. The right-hander allowed two runs, including an RBI triple to Jackson Merrill, in the fourth before Fernando Tatis Jr. took him deep in the fifth. Blanco was pulled after issuing a two-out walk later in the frame, leaving him one out shy of qualifying for the win. He's now failed to complete five innings in three of his four starts this season, and his ERA sits at an ugly 6.98 while posting a 17:11 K:BB. Blanco is scheduled to make his next start on the road against the Giants.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Smith homers twice as Astros beat newcomer Robbie Ray, Padres 6-3

Cam Smith homered twice and the AL West-leading Houston Astros spoiled Robbie Ray’s San Diego debut by beating the Padres 6-3 for their eighth win in 10 games

AUGUST 8 • Associated Press

Padres host the Astros, aim to continue home win streak

The San Diego Padres host the Houston Astros looking to extend a three-game home winning streak

AUGUST 7 • Associated Press

Allows three runs in no-decision Blanco did not factor into the decision in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Rangers, allowing three runs on five hits and two walks with four strikeouts over 4.2 innings.

Impact Blanco allowed three runs over the third and fourth innings, throwing 53 of 82 pitches for strikes and falling one out shy of qualifying for his first win of the season. The 32-year-old has now yielded 12 earned runs and five homers over three outings with the Astros, though Saturday marked the first time he didn't surrender multiple long balls. He'll take a 7.36 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB across 14.2 innings into a road matchup with the Padres next weekend.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Astros edge Rangers 5-4, stretching AL West lead with 5th straight win

Taylor Trammell had two RBIs and Christian Walker added two hits and drove in a run to give the Houston Astros a 5-4 win over the Texas Rangers Saturday night that increased their...

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Diaz leads Astros against the Rangers after 4-hit game

The Houston Astros play the Texas Rangers after Yainer Diaz had four hits against the Rangers on Friday

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

Takes first loss Sunday Blanco (0-1) took the loss Sunday against the White Sox, allowing five runs on four hits and three walks while striking out four over 5.1 innings.

Impact Blanco was hurt by the long ball Sunday as he threw 55 of his 85 pitches for strikes. After walking the leadoff hitter in the first inning, he surrendered a two-run homer to Munetaka Murakami. Miguel Vargas took him deep for another two-run shot in the sixth. Both of Blanco's starts since returning to Houston have featured multiple home runs allowed and three walks, though he has also piled up 12 strikeouts across 10 innings. The right-hander is scheduled to make his next start Saturday on the road against the Rangers.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Murakami hits 2 HRs, drives in 6 runs to lead AL Central-leading White Sox past Astros 12-3

Munetaka Murakami homered twice and drove in a season-high six runs; Miguel Vargas, Chase Meidroth and Junior Perez also went deep as the Chicago White Sox beat the Houston Astros...

JULY 26 • Associated Press

'I have power': Murakami snaps home run drought on bobblehead day CHICAGO – Munetaka Murakami ended a streak of 13 games without a home run and 10 without an RBI via a two-run homer in the first inning off...

JULY 26 • MLB.COM

Deadspin | Against White Sox, Ronel Blanco looks to lead ascending Astros to sixth consecutive win Deadspin | Against White Sox, Ronel Blanco looks to lead ascending Astros to sixth consecutive win

JULY 26 • DEADSPIN.COM

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JULY 26 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Deadspin | Yordan Alvarez homers twice, Ronel Blanco returns as Astros top Marlins Deadspin | Yordan Alvarez homers twice, Ronel Blanco returns as Astros top Marlins

JULY 21 • DEADSPIN.COM

Strikes out eight in season debut Blanco did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing four runs on two hits and three walks across 4.2 innings in an 8-5 win over the Marlins. He struck out eight.

Impact Blanco's season debut was a mixed bag, as he generated 18 whiffs and recorded eight strikeouts while allowing just two hits, but both were two-run home runs. The 32-year-old departed after throwing 86 pitches (58 strikes). Blanco posted a 4.10 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 48:20 K:BB across 48.1 innings (nine starts) in 2025 before undergoing Tommy John surgery last June. His next start is tentatively scheduled for Sunday against the White Sox.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Blanco K's 8 in return as Alvarez, Peña spark offense for Astros HOUSTON -- Yordan Alvarez smashed his 32nd and 33rd homers of the season, Jeremy Peña hit a grand slam and Ronel Blanco struck out eight bat...

JULY 21 • MLB.COM

Peña's grand slam, Alvarez's 2 homers power Astros to 8-5 win over Marlins

Jeremy Peña hit a grand slam, Yordan Alvarez homered twice and the Houston Astros snapped a four-game losing streak with an 8-5 win over the Miami Marlins

JULY 21 • Associated Press

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

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