Rangers vs Astros Odds

#1 P

Framber Valdez: Set to throw Tuesday

Apr 14th

Valdez (elbow) said he's scheduled to play catch Tuesday and hopes to return from the 15-day injured list when first eligible, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

#3 P

Spencer Arrighetti: Draws another start

Apr 14th

Arrighetti will start Monday's game against Atlanta at Minute Maid Park, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

#2 P

Justin Verlander: Could make season debut Friday

Apr 14th

Manager Joe Espada said Sunday that Verlander (shoulder) could return from the 15-day injured list to make his season debut Friday against the Nationals, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

#1 CF

Jake Meyers: Not starting Sunday

Apr 14th

Meyers is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#2 CF

Chas McCormick: Rejoins lineup Sunday

Apr 14th

McCormick (hamstring) will start in center field and bat fifth Sunday against the Rangers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#1 3B

Alex Bregman: Absence continues Sunday

Apr 14th

Bregman (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#1 RF

Kyle Tucker: Stays hot in Saturday's win

Apr 14th

Tucker went 2-for-3 with two walks, two doubles, a run scored and three RBI in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Rangers.

#1 LF

Jose Altuve: Sparks big day for offense

Apr 14th

Altuve went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored and two RBI in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Rangers.

#6 P

Ronel Blanco: Third straight quality start

Apr 14th

Blanco came away with a no-decision in Friday's 9-2 win over the Rangers, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks over six innings. He struck out five.

#5 BP

Shawn Dubin: Activated Saturday

Apr 13th

Dubin (forearm) was activated from the 15-day injured list Saturday.

#9 P

J.P. France: Hammered by Rangers

Apr 12th

France (0-2) allowed eight runs on eight hits and four walks over four innings Friday, striking out three and taking a loss against Texas.

#2 2B

Mauricio Dubon: Playing time ticking up

Apr 11th

Dubon went 2-for-4 with an RBI on Thursday against the Royals.

#1 C

Yainer Diaz: Homers in loss

Apr 11th

Diaz went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Thursday's 13-3 loss to the Royals.

#2 P

Hunter Brown: Brutal day in Kansas City

Apr 11th

Brown (0-2) took the loss against the Royals on Thursday, allowing nine runs on 11 hits and a walk in just two-thirds of an inning.

#9 P

Jose Urquidy: Nearing mound work

Apr 11th

Astros manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Urquidy (forearm) is "really close" to throwing a bullpen session, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#1 DH

Yordan Alvarez: Four hits versus Kansas City

Apr 9th

Alvarez went 4-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Royals.

#10 P

Cristian Javier: Pitches into sixth versus Royals

Apr 9th

Javier pitched 5.1 innings and allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out four batters in Tuesday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Royals.

#7 BP

Forrest Whitley: Makes 2024 debut

Apr 8th

Whitley (finger) allowed one run on one hit and struck out one across one inning at Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday against the Las Vegas Aviators.

#2 C

Victor Caratini: Drills first home run

Apr 8th

Caratini went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Rangers.

#1 SS

Jeremy Pena: Swipes first bag

Apr 8th

Pena went 1-for-4 with a stolen base Sunday against the Rangers.

#1 CL

Josh Hader: Secures first save

Apr 7th

Hader allowed a run on one hit and a walk in one inning Sunday and earned a save over Texas.

#9 BP

Bennett Sousa: Transferred to 60-day IL

Apr 6th

The Astros transferred Sousa (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#2 SS

Jacob Amaya: Acquired by Houston

Apr 6th

The Astros acquired Amaya from the Marlins on Saturday in exchange for cash considerations and Valente Bellozo, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. Amaya was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land.

#4 P

Luis Garcia: Shifts to 60-day IL

Apr 4th

The Astros transferred Garcia (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#3 BP

Penn Murfee: Moves to 60-day IL

Apr 4th

The Astros transferred Murfee (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#16 PROS

Colton Gordon: Out with lat strain

Apr 4th

Triple-A Sugar Land placed Gordon on its 7-day injured list Friday due to a left lat strain, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.

#20 PROS

Zach Cole: On shelf at Double-A

Apr 4th

Cole will open the season on Double-A Corpus Christi's 7-day injured list with a hamstring injury, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.

#2 1B

Zach Dezenzo: Still dealing with wrist issue

Apr 4th

Dezenzo (wrist) will open the season on Double-A Corpus Christi's 7-day injured list, Jim Callis of MLB.com reports.

#1 BP

Bryan Abreu: Not available Monday

Apr 1st

Astros manager Joe Espada announced that Abreu will not be available for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.