The Astros made a stop in Houston at the end of March on their way to their opening series at Oakland, during which COVID-19 vaccines would be available to players and team personnel.

Astros health issues deepen as 13th player hits injured list By Eddie Maisonet , Sports Editor Updated June 24, 2025 4:04 p.m. Shawn Dubin will join a long list of injured Houston Astros this season.

The Astros will be without four key players -- Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman, Yordan Alvarez and Martin Maldonado – indefinitely because of MLB’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

The Astros put five players - including three of their biggest stars - on the injured list Wednesday due to Major League Baseball's health and safety protocols. Starting second baseman Jose Altuve ...

The Houston Astros surpassed the 40-game mark earlier this week, as the season has featured emerging stars, new faces on the roster and a slew of injuries to key players. The Astros are hovering ...

Astros optimistic about Jose Altuve's health entering series vs. Royals The Houston Astros received good news even before their 6-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday when it was ...

The Houston Astros removed catcher Jason Castro from their World Series roster before the start of Game 4 on Saturday night against the Atlanta Braves because of MLB’s COVID-19 health and safety ...

The Astros were without five players, including four of their regulars, for Wednesday night's series finale against the Tigers at Minute Maid Park because of MLB's health and safety protocols, and ...

SEATTLE — The five Astros players sidelined due to health and safety protocols have been cleared to resume workouts, but there is still no timetable for when they might rejoin the team. Jose ...

He took 147 at-bats before hitting two more on Tuesday as part of a four-hit game at Sutter Health Park. In between the outbursts, Smith slugged .338 and struck out 46 times across a 43-game sample.