Zach Dezenzo - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Belts first homer of 2026 Dezenzo went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 10-0 win over the Reds.

Impact Getting the start in left field and batting seventh, Dezenzo took a returning Nick Lodolo deep in the second inning to get the rout started. It was Dezenzo's first hit in the majors this year, and since getting called up Tuesday the 25-year-old has started back-to-back games in left, once against a southpaw and once against a right-handed pitcher. He could have a path to consistent playing time if he's able to out-produce Zach Cole.

15 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Astros beat the Reds 10-0, extending Cincinnati's losing streak to 8

Zach Dezenzo and Yordan Alvarez hit two-run homers, Mike Burrows allowed three hits in seven innings, and the Houston Astros beat Cincinnati 10-0, extending the Reds losing streak...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Dominant Burrows gets plenty of support in win vs. Reds CINCINNATI -- Yordan Alvarez and Zach Dezenzo each hit two-run homers and Mike Burrows pitched seven shutout innings as the Houston Astros h...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Astros lose catcher Yainer Diaz 'for a while' because of a left oblique strain

Houston catcher Yainer Diaz has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Recalled following IL stint The Astros recalled Dezenzo from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Julia Morales of Space City Home Network reports.

Impact Dezenzo is returning from a right elbow sprain he suffered while playing in the World Baseball Classic for Team Italy. He was activated off of the 10-day injured list Monday, but was promptly optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land. The outfielder is not on the lineup versus the Dodgers on Tuesday, so he will have to wait to see his first MLB action of the season. In part of a corresponding move, Dustin Harris was designated for assignment.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Activated and optioned The Astros activated Dezenzo (elbow) from the 10-day injured list Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Sugar Land.

Impact Dezenzo got a late start to the season after suffering a right elbow sprain during the World Baseball Classic while playing for Team Italy. He's gone 8-for-27 with one home run and a 7:7: BB:K in eight rehab games, and the Astros have elected to keep him in the minors rather than put him back on the major-league roster.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Beginning rehab assignment Dezenzo (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Corpus Christi on Friday.

Impact Dezenzo sustained a sprained elbow while playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic last month. The 25-year-old appeared in 34 games for the Astros last season, slashing .245/.321/.367 with two homers, 10 RBI, 17 runs scored, one stolen base and an 11:37 BB:K across 109 plate appearances.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to IL with elbow sprain The Astros placed Dezenzo (elbow) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Dezenzo hurt his elbow while playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. There's no timetable for his return, but the fact that he was diagnosed with a sprain suggests it could be longer than a minimum absence.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Won't be part of Opening Day club Astros manager Joe Espada said Sunday that Dezenzo won't be part of the Opening Day roster and will remain at extended spring training to rehab his right elbow injury, Chandler Rom...

Impact Dezenzo recently injured his elbow while playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. Though the elbow hasn't presented any issues for him as a hitter, he'll need to prove that he can throw without limitations before he's cleared for game action. The Astros are likely to place Dezenzo on the 10-day injured list when they set their Opening Day roster Thursday.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Injures elbow during WBC Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Dezenzo won't do any throwing over the next few days after his right elbow flared up while playing for Team Italy in the World Basebal...

Impact Espada noted that the injury isn't affecting Dezenzo at the plate, so the 25-year-old should still be available as a designated hitter over the Astros' final handful of Grapefruit League games. That said, Yordan Alvarez will be in line to serve as the Astros' primary designated hitter once the regular season gets underway, so Dezenzo will likely need to prove that he's able to throw at full distance and velocity before the end of camp to have a realistic shot at making the Opening Day roster as a backup corner infielder and corner outfielder.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Back from IL Dezenzo (elbow/hand) was activated from the injured list Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Dezenzo was on a rehab assignment when the season ended, so he'll presumably be healthy for spring training. He'll likely compete for a bench role to begin 2026.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angels and Astros meet to determine series winner

The Los Angeles Angels and Houston Astros play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels bring 1-0 series lead over Astros into game 2

The Los Angeles Angels host the Houston Astros, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics play the Astros after Langeliers' 4-hit game

The Athletics play the Houston Astros after Shea Langeliers' four-hit game on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros aim to stop 4-game skid, play the Athletics

The Houston Astros look to end their four-game losing streak with a victory against the Athletics

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics host the Astros to open 3-game series

The Athletics host the Houston Astros to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Mariners visit the Astros on 3-game road win streak

The Seattle Mariners visit the Houston Astros looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros meet in game 2 of series

The Seattle Mariners bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting rehab assignment Dezenzo (hand/elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Dezenzo was pulled from his rehab assignment Sept. 5 after suffering an elbow sprain, but he's been cleared to see game action again. He'll start up another minor-league rehab assignment Friday. Dezenzo will have a little over a week to get up to speed in time to see regular-season action.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers take road slide into matchup with the Astros

The Texas Rangers will attempt to stop their three-game road slide in a matchup with the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros play the Rangers leading series 1-0

The Houston Astros play the Texas Rangers, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Astros start 3-game series with the Rangers

The Houston Astros host the Texas Rangers to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves take home losing streak into matchup with the Astros

The Atlanta Braves take on the Houston Astros looking to end a four-game home losing streak

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves bring home losing streak into matchup with the Astros

The Atlanta Braves aim to break their three-game home losing streak with a victory against the Houston Astros

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Braves begin 3-game series against the Astros

The Atlanta Braves host the Houston Astros to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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