Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports that Isaac Paredes continues to progress well and "the next day or two" will determine when he's activated, and it could be as soon as this weekend. Joe Espada also said he will "ask Paredes not to run 100% on the bases, given the nature of his injury."

The Houston Astros have a big decision to make this winter when it comes to Framber Valdez, making this year's playoffs even more important.

Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez is expected to miss an extended period of time after suffering a sprained left ankle, according to Astros manager Joe Espada.

The Houston Astros were 20 games above .500 on July 6 and seemingly ready to skate to their ninth straight playoff spot.

HOUSTON — In the Houston Astros’ biggest game of the season, first base belonged to backup catcher Victor Caratini, furthering questions about Christian Walker’s future as an everyday player.

Isaac Paredes, out since late July with a hamstring injury, remains a possibility to return this week for a pivotal series against Seattle.

Astros owner Jim Crane announced Saturday that the club and the Astros Foundation are donating $2.5 million to build three new youth baseball/softball fields, two practice fields, batting cages and other amenities in Ingram,

Alvarez has also proven to be a playoff riser in his career, playing a crucial part in Houston’s deep postseason runs since his MLB debut in 2019. He took home ALCS MVP in 2021 and had many memorable moments when he helped the Astros win the World Series the following year in 2022.

Yordan Alvarez is eligible to return Friday in Anaheim, but has yet to resume baseball activities after suffering a sprained ankle.