Sunday, general manager Dana Brown told the Astros' pre-game radio show "there's a chance" Peña could return without a minor-league rehab assignment, but that Peña will need live at-bats to regain "some type of timing" given his layoff.

The Houston Astros have been piling up injuries as of late which is giving some other players an opportunity to come through for their ball club which includes

Houston's run prevention machine has broken down in July, putting undue pressure on a lineup that is ill-equipped to carry an entire team.

The Houston Astros could pursue a first baseman who doubles as an outfielder to boost their lineup ahead of the upcoming trade deadline.

After rookie Brice Matthews' coming-out party Monday, Houston will turn to veteran ace left-hander Framber Valdez in an attempt to win the series from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

Justin Verlander, who left Houston to sign with the Giants last offseason, has had a rough year in San Francisco and now an umpire is pointing it out.

The Houston Astros have been one of MLB's most surprising teams this season. Sure, some pegged them to win the AL West even after losing Alex Bregman and Kyle T

With Yordan Alvarez still sidelined, the Astros have a need they want to secure before the trade deadline approaches.

Astros Facing Decision After Disappointing Isaac Paredes News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Infielder Isaac Paredes is in his first season with the Houston Astros, following an offseason trade from the Chicago Cubs.