[Rome] The Astros put Nick Allen on the injured list with back spasms. Braden Shewmake takes his spot on the 26-man roster. Cristian Javier goes to the 60-day IL to create a 40-man spot for Shewmake.
[Rome] They're 8-15 and absolutely no one wants to hear this, but Mike Burrows has been one of the unluckiest pitchers in the sport...among pitchers with at least 100 PAs, Burrows has the biggest BA/xBA differential, wOBA/xwOBA differential and ERA/xERA differential.
[McTaggart] Dana Brown said on SportsTalk790 that Tatsuya Imai “is feeling really good” and is “stretching it out in terms of his tossing.” He said he “has the right trajectory right now.”
[McTaggart] Astros have acquired IF Braden Shewmake from the Yankees in exchange for minor leaguer RHP Wilmy Sanchez. Shewmake has played his entire 2026 season at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in the Yankees minor league system.
[Rome] The Astros are putting Joey Loperfido on the IL. Dustin Harris takes his spot on the 26-man roster. Jayden Murray is also here and will be available today.
[Rome] Some roster moves are coming for the Astros. Among them: right-hander J.P. France has been designated for assignment, source tells @TheAthletic.