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2023 Houston Astros
DivisionAL West Division
BallparkMinute Maid Park
CityHouston, Texas
Record36–24 (.600)
OwnersJim Crane
ManagersDusty Baker
TelevisionAT&T SportsNet Southwest
(Todd Kalas, Kevin Eschenfelder, Geoff Blum, Mike Stanton)
RadioKTRH 740 Weekday Night Games Sportstalk 790
Houston Astros Radio Network
(Robert Ford, Steve Sparks, Geoff Blum)
KLAT (Spanish)
(Francisco Romero, Alex Treviño)
StatsESPN.com
Baseball Reference
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The 2023 Houston Astros season is the 62nd season for the Houston Astros, a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise located in Houston, Texas, their 59th as the Astros, 11th in both the American League (AL) and AL West division, and 24th at Minute Maid Park. They entered the season as defending World Series champions, their second title, as well both the defending AL and AL West champions.

Offseason

November—December 2022

The Houston Astros finished the 2022 season as World Series champions, their second title overall, and first since 2017.[1] Their 106 regular-season wins represented the second-highest total in franchise history, to the 2019 club, and the fifth 100-win season in team history. They clinched their fifth AL West division title, and 13th overall, and fifth league pennant, including four AL pennants. Further, their entrance into the 2022 American League Championship Series (ALCS) was their sixth consecutive, representing the longest streak for an AL club. It trailed only the Atlanta Braves, who played eight consecutive National League Championship Series (1991–1998) for most consecutive League Championship Series (LCS) played.[2]

On November 8, 2022, it was announced that manager Dusty Baker would be back for the 2023 season as Astros manager.[3]

On November 11, 2022, it was announced that general manager (GM) James Click would not be returning to the Astros for the 2023 season.[4] The following day, assistant GM Scott Powers was fired. Click had hired Powers from the Los Angeles Dodgers' front office in January 2022.[5] Charles Cook and Bill Firkus were both promoted to assistant GM following the World Series. While the club operated without an officially-titled GM, club owner Jim Crane became active in the role, including directly negotiating with free agents. Cook, Firkus, and co-assistant GM Andrew Ball each assumed increased responsibilities.[6]

The Astros signed hitting coach Alex Cintrón to an extension to run through the 2025 season on November 21, 2022. Having interviewed for the Toronto Blue Jays' bench coach position, the Astros re-signed him before the Blue Jays finalized their decision.[7]

On November 28, 2022, the Astros signed 1st baseman José Abreu to a three-year, $58.5 million contract.[8]

Catcher Jason Castro announced his retirement from playing on December 2, 2022. The Astros' first-round selection and number 10 overall in the 2008 MLB draft from Stanford University, Castro spent nine of 12 major league seasons in Houston, earning an All-Star selection in 2013 while starring on teams that lost 107, 111, and 92 games during the club's period of rebuilding. Although injury in 2022 precluded him from playing in the Astros' championship run, he earned his first World Series ring. Upon retirement, Castro ranked as the Astros' career leader among catchers in home runs (71), and his 717 games at the position ranked third behind Alan Ashby and Brad Ausmus.[9]

On December 21, 2022, the Astros re-signed outfielder Michael Brantley to a 1-year, $12 million contract[10]

January—February 2023

Former broadcaster Bill Brown and infielder Bill Doran were announced on January 21, 2023, as inductees to the Houston Astros Hall of Fame with an induction ceremony prior to a contest on August 12 versus on the Los Angeles Angels.[11] The announcement came during the annual Astros FanFest, held at Minute Maid Park. It was the first Astros FanFest since 2020, prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to cancellation of the following two annual events.[12]

On January 26, 2023, the Astros named Dana Brown as their next general manager, hiring him from the position as the Atlanta Braves' vice president of scouting.[13]

On February 10, 2023, the Astros announced that they extended pitcher Cristian Javier for 5 years & $64 million.[14]

Transactions

See also: Major League Baseball transactions
Free agents

Free agents

Major League free agents
Following 2022 World Series
Michael Brantley (LF) Astros electing free agency
November 6, 2022
Contracts expired after World Series[15]
 Re-signed with Houston Astros[10]
1 year, $12 million
December 21, 2022
Jason Castro (C) Retired[16]
Announced retirement
December 2, 2022
Aledmys Díaz (UT) Signed with Oakland Athletics[17]
2 years, $14.5 million
December 13, 2022
Yuli Gurriel (1B) Signed with Miami Marlins[18]
Minor league contract
Rafael Montero (RHP) Re-signed with Houston Astros[19]
3 years, $34.5 million
November 12, 2022
Christian Vázquez (C) Signed with Minnesota Twins[20]
3 years, $30 million
December 16, 2022
Player option held
Justin Verlander (SP) Astros becoming free agents
following options decisions
November 10, 2022
Player declined option for 2023[21]
 Signed with New York Mets[22]
2 years, $86.66 million
December 7, 2022
Vesting option for 2025
Club options held
Trey Mancini (1B/LF) Astros becoming free agents
following options decisions
November 9, 2022
Team declined options for 2023[23]
 Signed with Chicago Cubs[24]
2 years, $14 million
January 20, 2023
Will Smith (LHP) Signed with Texas Rangers[25]
1 year, $1.5 million
March 4, 2023
Incoming free agents
José Abreu (1B) Departed Chicago White Sox
November 6, 2022
Contract expired
 Signed with Houston Astros[26]
November 28, 2022
3 years, $58.5 million
Non-tendered
Josh James (RHP) Arbitration-eligible group
November 18, 2022
Non-tendered by team[27]
 Current free agent
Minor league free agents
Austin Davis (LHP) Departed Minnesota Twins
 Signed November 16, 2022[28]
Dixon Machado (SS) Departed San Francisco Giants
 Signed November 22, 2022[29]
Ty Buttrey (RHP) Departed Los Angeles Angels
 Signed January 31, 2023[30]
Bryan Garcia (RHP) Departed Detroit Tigers
 Signed February 7, 2023[31]
Arbitration-phase players

Arbitration-phase players

Arbitration-eligible players
Player Pos. Tendered Hearing Agreed Salary Arb. year Free agent Ref.
Phil Maton RHP November 18, 2022 No January 13, 2023 $2,550,000 3 2024 [32]
Ryne Stanek $3,600,000
Framber Valdez LHP $6,800,000 2 2026
Cristian Javier RHP February 10, 2023[Extension 1] $64,000,000 1 2028 [32][14]
José Urquidy January 13, 2023 $3,025,000 2026 [32]
Blake Taylor LHP $830,000
Kyle Tucker RF Yes February 9, 2023 $5,000,000 [33]
Mauricio Dubón † UT No January 13, 2023 $1,400,000 2027 [32]
Josh James RHP Non-tendered Declared free agent 2023
†—Super Two player (description:[34])

Also:[27][35]

40-man roster

40-man roster

November 15, 2022 Added — ahead of deadline for eligibility for protection from Rule 5 draft: [36]
December 2, 2022 Claimed off waivers: [37]
January 3, 2023 Acquired in trade: [38]
February 13, 2023 Claimed off waivers: [39]
Injury report

Injury report

Injury report
Player Role Injury type Start Completion Notes Ref.
Michael Brantley Pos. Shoulder labrum tear (right) June 27, 2022 TBA [Injury note 1] [40]
Lance McCullers Jr. Pit. Arm muscle strain (right) March 1, 2023 TBA [Injury note 1] [41]
Parker Mushinski Pit. Lumbar muscle spasms March 1, 2023 May 22, 2023 [42]
José Altuve Pos. Thumb fracture (left) March 19, 2023 May 19, 2023 [43]
José Urquidy Pit. Shoulder inflammation (right) April 30, 2023 TBA [Injury note 1] [44]
Luis García Pit. UCL reconstruction (right) May 1, 2023 TBA [Injury note 2] [45]
Shawn Dubin Pit. Elbow strain (right) May 6, 2023 TBA [Injury note 1] [46]
Forrest Whitley Pit. Latissimus dorsi strain June 2, 2023 TBA [Injury note 3] [47]

World Baseball Classic

The following Astros represented their respective countries at the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC): [48][49]

2023 WBC participants
Individual Role Nation represented Achievements Ref.
Bryan Abreu Pitcher Dominican Republic Dominican Republic 9.00 ERA, 2 IP, 4 H, 2 SO [50]
Cristian Javier Pitcher 1–0 W–L, 4 IP, 0.00 ERA[Rank 1]
Rafael Montero Pitcher 2 G, 0.00 ERA, 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R
Héctor Neris Pitcher 3 G, 0.00 ERA, 2+1⁄3 IP, 0 H, 4 SO
Jeremy Peña Shortstop 1-for-6 (.167/.375/.333) [51]
José Urquidy Pitcher Mexico Mexico 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)[a] 1–0 W–L, 4.26 ERA, 6+1⁄3 IP [50]
Martín Maldonado Catcher Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Caught unofficial perfect game vs Israel [52]
José Altuve Second baseman Venezuela Venezuela Won Pool D
(4–0)[b] 		3-for-14 (.214/.450/.286), 4 runs, 5 BB, 5 SO [51]
Luis García Pitcher 7 IP, 2.57 ERA, 10 SO [50]
Omar López Manager 1st assignment as Team Venezuela's mamager
Ryan Pressly Pitcher United States United States 2nd place, silver medalist(s)[c] 3 G, 3 IP, 0.00 ERA, 2 SV [50]
Kyle Tucker Outfielder 5-for-15 (.333/.353/.733), 1 double, 1 triple,[Rank 1] 1 home run [51]

During the first round, Team Puerto Rico combined to pitch eight perfect innings before the game ended 10–0 when Maldonado scored on a walk-off hit in the bottom of the eighth inning that invoked the tournament's mercy rule. Due to lasting fewer than nine innings, it did not qualify as an official perfect game, per the Elias Sports Bureau (ESB). José De León, Yacksel Ríos, Edwin Díaz, and Duane Underwood Jr. all pitched for Puerto Rico.[52]

In Venezuela's quarterfinals loss to the United States, Altuve sustained a left thumb fracture from an errant Daniel Bard pitch. Altuve underwent surgery and was expected to miss the first two months of the regular season.[53]

Spring training

The Astros played their first Spring Training game on February 25, 2022, versus the New York Mets, and ended preseason activities on March 28 versus the Triple-A affiliate Sugar Land Space Cowboys. On March 8, the Astros faced Team Venezuela, a participant in the World Baseball Classic.[54]

The club finished third overall in Grapefruit League play with a 14–10 record. They scored 140 runs while allowing 97; their +43 run differential led all MLB teams in spring training.[55]

For their final Opening Day roster spots, the Astros selected reliever Ronel Blanco, catcher Yainer Díaz, outfielder Corey Julks, reliever Seth Martinez, and catcher César Salazar. Julks and Salazar were selected to an MLB roster for the first time in their careers, positioning them for their major league debuts. Díaz and Martinez made the MLB Opening Day roster for the first time in their careers.[56]

2023 Spring Training non-roster invitees
Player Position 2022 organization Ref.
91 • Ross Adolph OF Houston Astros [57]
78 • Luke Berryhill C Houston Astros [58]
51 • Ty Buttrey RHP Los Angeles Angels [30]
76 • Devin Conn RHP Houston Astros [59]
83 • Marty Costes OF Houston Astros [60]
39 • Austin Davis LHP Minnesota Twins [28]
84 • Justin Dirden OF Houston Astros [61]
86 • Jimmy Endersby RHP Houston Astros [62]
35 • Bryan Garcia RHP Detroit Tigers [31]
74 • Austin Hansen RHP ↑ [63]
87 • Corey Julks OF Houston Astros [64]
81 • Grae Kessinger INF Houston Astros [65]
28 • Dixon Machado INF San Francisco Giants [29]
— • Jaime Melendez RHP Houston Astros [66]
72 • Jayden Murray RHP Houston Astros [67]
71 • Joe Record RHP Houston Astros [68]
70 • Matt Ruppenthal RHP Houston Astros
89 • César Salazar C Houston Astros [69]
80 • C. J. Stubbs C Houston Astros [70]
↑—Did not play.
Reference:[71]

Regular season

For the first time, MLB scheduled each team in the league to play every other team in the league during the regular season, resulting in Houston facing National League (NL) teams 46 times, compared to 20 times under prior scheduling.[72]

2023 regular season format
No. League Group Teams Total
13 AL West 4 Mariners, Angels, Rangers, Athletics 52
7 AL 4 White Sox, Blue Jays, Yankees, Red Sox 28
6 AL 6 Twins, Rays, Guardians, Tigers, Royals, Orioles 36
4 NL 1 Rockies 4
3 NL 14 All other NL teams 42
Total 162

Houston's Opening Day was played versus the Chicago White Sox on March 30, 2023, at Minute Maid Park, and the season concludes on October 1 versus the Arizona Diamondbacks.[73]

Opening Day

Opening Day starting lineup
No. Player Pos. Times
Batters
 3 Jeremy Peña SS 2
 2 Alex Bregman 3B 7
44 Yordan Álvarez LF 3
79 José Abreu 1B 1
30 Kyle Tucker RF 3
21 Yainer Díaz DH 1
 6 Jake Meyers CF 1
15 Martín Maldonado C 4
14 Mauricio Dubón 2B 1
Starting pitcher
59 Framber Valdez 2
References:[74][75]

March–April

Opening Series, March 30–April 2 vs Chicago White Sox: HOU split series, 2–2

The Astros opened the 2023 regular season at Minute Maid Park with festivities to honor the club's 2022 championship season, including presenting World Series rings to players, coaches, and all 2,000 team personnel.[76] Houston's Framber Valdez pitched opposite of Chicago's Dylan Cease as their team's respective Opening Day starters. While both remained unscored upon while still on the mound, Cease was more dominant, striking out 10 en route to retiring 19 consecutive Astros hitters. Newcomer José Abreu singled in the sixth inning off Cease for his first base hit as an Astro. In the ninth inning, Andrew Vaughn hit a tie-breaking two-run double that led a 3–2 White Sox win. The loss ended 10 consecutive Opening Day wins for the Astros, which had tied a major league record. Previously, Houston had remained unbeaten on Opening Day since moving to the American League.[77] For the first time since 2011, José Altuve was not present as Houston's Opening Day starting second baseman. The last player to start before Altuve was Bill Hall.[78] In seventh inning of the second game, on March 31, Yordan Álvarez hit a bases-clearing double that represented the game-winning run in a 6–3 win. Preceding Álvarez' double was Kyle Tucker's first home run of the season, driving in two runs in the sixth. Corey Julks started as designated hitter and singled off Lance Lynn in his first major league at bat.[79] On April 1, Tucker (go-ahead run batted in, RBI) and Álvarez (three hits, one RBI) again were key offensive contributors to win over Chicago, 6–4. Ronel Blanco made his season debut and threw two clutch scoreless innings in relief to keep the score tied, 3–3.[80]

April 3–5 vs Detroit Tigers: DET won series, 2–1

During the series opener versus Detroit, Álvarez connected for his 100th career home run, becoming the fifth-fastest player (372 games) in major league history to accomplish the feat, following Ryan Howard, Aaron Judge, Gary Sánchez, and Pete Alonso.[81] The Astros, who lost the first two games of the series, defeated the Tigers in the finale, 8–2. Chas McCormick, Tucker, and Peña each homered and starting pitcher Cristian Javier allowed five hits and one run over six innings to earn his first win of the season.[82]

April 7–9 at Minnesota Twins: MIN won series, 2–1

In the Astros' first road game of the season, Twins starter Sonny Gray struck out a career-high 13, the first of 16 total by Astros hitters. In the bottom of the tenth inning, reliever Ryne Stanek (1–1) lost control with two walks and two wild pitches, setting up Kyle Farmer's walk-off single that produced a 3–2 Twins victory.[83] In the second game of the series, the Astros struck out another 17 times. Home runs by Alvarez (grand slam) and Peña provided all of Houston's scoring; however, Farmer, Christian Vázquez, and Byron Buxton each had key hits for the Twins as they held for a 9–6 win.[84] In the finale, McCormick homered and drove in four while Hunter Brown (1–0) allowed two hits over a career-high seven innings on the way to lead a 5–1 Astros victory.[85]

April 10–12 at Pittsburgh Pirates: HOU won series, 2–1

The Astros won their first contest of the season against an NL opponent, 8–2, at PNC Park behind three hits each from Yordan Álvarez (5 total times on base, 2 RBI) and Mauricio Dubón, and 3 walks, one hit, and 2 runs scored by Alex Bregman. Starter Framber Valdez (1–1) navigated three hits, one hit batsman and five walks to deliver 7 solid innings with both runs allowed. He struck out five and induced three double plays.[86] The following game, closer Ryan Pressly surrendered a walk-off home run to Ji-hwan Bae in a 7–4 Pirates win.[87] On April 12, 2023, Julks hit his first major league home run while facing Rich Hill, and Bregman also homered, fueling a 7–0 Astros win. Meanwhile José Urquidy earned his first win of the season with just two hits surrendered in six innings.[88]

April 14–16 vs Texas Rangers • Lone Star Series • TEX won series, 2–1

The Astros returned to Minute Maid Park, and the Rangers arrived with new manager Bruce Bochy, who, like Dusty Baker, had previously managed the San Francisco Giants. Also rival managers with other National League clubs, entering the series, Baker was ninth in major league history for wins by managers (2,099), while Bochy was 11th (2,010).[89] In the middle game, Yordan Álvarez drove in three runs and Hunter Brown (2–0) worked seven innings with two unearned runs and five strikeouts to lead Houston to an 8–2 win.[90] In the finale, the Rangers took advantage of defensive miscues by the Astros that led to eight unearned runs and a 9–1 win, including six runs in the seventh inning highlighted by Marcus Semien's grand slam.[91] César Salazar singled in the ninth inning as a pinch hitter for his first major league hit.[92]

April 17–19 vs Toronto Blue Jays: HOU won series, 2–1

On April 18, Toronto starter Chris Bassitt (2–2) did not allow an Astros hit until the fourth inning on a two-out José Abreu single. José Urquidy (1–2) allowed home runs to Matt Chapman and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.[93] In the series finale, Luis García (1–2) earned his first win of the season with nine strikeouts over seven innings. Jeremy Peña hit a three-run home run to highlight a six-run bottom of the eighth inning in an 8–1 final score.[94]

April 21–23 at Atlanta Braves: HOU won series, 3–0

In a series featuring the two previous World Series champions, Yordan Álvarez hit a tie-breaking two-run home run in the ninth inning as Houston won the opener, 6–4.[95] The Astros next won the middle game, 6–3, aided by a pair of two-run home runs in the sixth inning from Álvarez and Tucker. Starter Framber Valdez (2–2) collected his fourth straight quality start despite allowing eight hits and two home runs, getting the Braves lineup to go 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.[96] Cristian Javier worked six innings on April 23, allowing three hits and striking out 10. In the eighth inning, Álvarez delivered a game-tying two-single versus A. J. Minter (1–2) before Julks singled in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning on the way to a 5–2 win for the first Astros' sweep of the season.[97]

April 24–26 at Tampa Bay Rays: HOU won series, 2–1

On April 24, the Rays defeated the Astros, 8–3, to set the modern-era record for wins to start the season at home with 14. Rookie Taj Bradley (3–0) won the third of his first three major league starts and shortstop Wander Franco had four hits and an impressive barehanded catch of a Martín Maldonado fly ball in foul territory.[98] Behind six masterful shutout innings from starter Luis García (2–2), the Astros won the middle game of the series while halting the Rays' home winning streak. In the fifth inning, the Astros scored five runs powered by four doubles, leading to a 5–0 win.[99] The Astros shut out the Rays for a second straight game, 1–0, behind seven dominant innings from Hunter Brown (3–0) and one inning apiece from Héctor Neris and Ryan Pressly.[d] Alex Bregman drove in the game's only run on a misplayed double play opportunity by Wander Franco in the first inning. Mauricio Dubon extended a hitting streak to 20 games in the fifth, the most by an Astro since Hunter Pence authored 23 straight in 2011.[100][101]

April 28-30 vs Philadelphia Phillies: PHI won series, 2-1

In a 2022 World Series rematch, the Phillies started out strong, winning 3-1, recording eight hits, compared to the Astros 3 hits. Jeremy Peña and Kyle Schwarber both hit home runs, each hitting their respective home runs over 400 feet (Peña: 402 feet) (Schwarber: 407 feet). Aaron Nola (2-2) struck out 6, while only allowing 3 hits and 1 earned run, and recorded the win, with José Alvarado recording the save, his 5th of the season. Framber Valdez (2-3) took the loss, giving up 8 hits and 3 earned runs, while striking out 3.[102] Game 2 was also taken by the Phillies, with them recording a 6-1 win. Zack Wheeler (3-1) recorded the win, striking out 7, over 6 shutout innings. Cristian Javier (2-1) took the loss, giving up 3 earned runs over 5.2 innings, while striking out 6. Nick Castellanos homered off Javier in the 4th inning, and Kody Clemens homered off Phil Maton in the 6th. Jeremy Peña scored the Astros’ lone run on an 8th inning homer off Andrew Vasquez.[103] Game 3 was taken by Houston, in a 4-3 win to avoid being swept. José Urquidy (2-2) recorded the win, and Héctor Neris, Rafael Montero, and Bryan Abreu all recorded holds, with Ryan Pressly recording the save. Bailey Falter (0-5) took the loss for the Phillies, giving up 4 earned runs over 4.1 innings, including Jake Meyers’ 407 foot homer in the 4th inning. J. T. Realmuto and Kody Clemens both homered for the Phillies, and Kyle Schwarber scored on an Alex Bregman error, keeping the game close, but a 5th inning Kyle Tucker RBI single kept the Astros ahead for the win.[104]

May

May 1–3 vs San Francisco Giants: SF won series, 2–1

Game 1 was taken by the Astros in a 7–3 win. Luis García started the game for Houston, but exited in the first inning with elbow discomfort.[105] Brandon Bielak entered the game as the long reliever, striking out 6 over 4 innings, while giving up 2 runs. Ryne Stanek (2–1) recorded the win, pitching 1 scoreless inning in relief. Mauricio Dubón dominated in his “revenge game” recording 2 RBI and 2 runs scored on 3 hits against his former team.[106] Sean Hjelle (1–1) took the loss for San Francisco, giving up 5 runs over 1 inning.[107] Game 2 went to the Giants in a 2–0 Astros loss. Anthony DeSclafani (3–1) got the win for San Francisco, pitching 8 scoreless innings, striking out 3, allowing 3 hits and no runs. Camilo Doval got the save throwing a scoreless 9th. Hunter Brown (3-1) took the loss for Houston, pitching 4.1 innings, giving up 2 earned runs over 4 hits and 5 BB, while striking out 4. Left-hander Matt Gage made his Astros debut with 1+2⁄3 scoreless innings, allowing 2 hits and striking out 1.[108] Game 3 went to the Giants, giving them the series win. Logan Webb (2-5) got the win for San Francisco, pitching 7.2 innings, while giving up 2 earned runs over 5 hits and 2 BB, and striking out 5. Scott Alexander was awarded a hold, throwing 0.1 innings and striking out the 1 batter he faced. Camilo Doval got the save for the Giants, throwing 1 scoreless inning with 1 BB and 1 strikeout. Framber Valdez (2-4) took the loss for Houston, pitching 6 innings, striking out 8, while allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and 2 BB. Alex Bregman scored both of the Astros’ runs on an 8th inning 2-run home run.[109]

May 5–7 at Seattle Mariners: SEA won series 2–1

On May 5, 2023, it was announced by Astros General Manager Dana Brown that RHP Luis Garcia would be having a season-ending ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction (Tommy John surgery).[110] Game 1 of the 2022 American League Division Series rematch series between the Astros and Mariners was taken by Houston in a 6-4 win. Cristian Javier started the game for Houston, pitching 7 innings, striking out 8, while allowing 3 runs on 3 hits and 2 BB. Bryan Abreu (1-0) recorded the win for the Astros, as well as a blown save, pitching 1 inning, striking out 2, while allowing 1 run on 3 hits. Ryan Pressly recorded his 4th save of the season, pitching a scoreless 9th inning, while allowing 2 hits.[111] Luis Castillo started the game for Seattle, pitching 7 innings, striking out 5, while allowing 4 runs on 5 hits and 1 BB. Matt Brash (3-3) took the loss for the Mariners, pitching 0.2 innings, striking out 2, while allowing 2 runs on 2 hits and 1 BB. Yordan Álvarez and Kyle Tucker both hit home runs for Houston.[112] Seattle took Game 2 in a 7-5 win. Marco Gonzales started the game for the Mariners, pitching 6 innings, striking out 4, while allowing 3 runs on 6 hits and 3 BB. Tayler Saucedo (1-0) recorded the win for Seattle, pitching 1 inning, striking out 2. J. P. France made his major league debut for the Astros, starting on the mound, and pitching 5 scoreless innings, striking out 5, while allowing 3 hits and 1 BB.[113][114] Phil Maton and Héctor Neris both recorded holds for Houston, and Rafael Montero (0-1) took the loss for the Astros, pitching 0.2 innings, striking out 1, while allowing 4 runs on 3 hits and 1 BB. Ryne Stanek entered the game after Montero, pitching 0.1 innings, and allowing 3 runs on 4 hits to end the 8th inning.[115] Following the game, many Astros fans took to Twitter to complain about the Mariners' 7-run 8th inning.[116][117][118] Game 3 went to the Mariners in a 3-1 Seattle win. Bryce Miller (1-0) recorded the win for Seattle, the first of his career.[119] Miller pitched 6 innings, striking out 5, while not allowing any runs on 2 hits and 1 BB. Gabe Speier, Matt Brash, and Trevor Gott all recorded holds for the Mariners, and Justin Topa recorded the save, pitching 1 scoreless inning with 1 strikeout. Brandon Bielak (0-1) took the loss for Houston, pitching 4.2 innings, allowing 3 runs on 10 hits and 2 BB. Kyle Tucker batted in the Astros' only run, with José Abreu scoring on Tucker's 7th-inning single. For the Mariners, Julio Rodríguez hit a solo home run[120] and Eugenio Suárez scored on a José Abreu fielding error in the 3rd inning,[121] and Jarred Kelenic scored on a bases-loaded balk by Matt Gage in the 5th inning.[122][123]

May 8–10 at Los Angeles Angels: HOU won series 2–1

The Angels took Game 1 of the three-game series in a 6-4 Los Angeles win. Patrick Sandoval started the game for the Angels, pitching 6.1 innings, striking out 2, while allowing 4 runs on 7 hits, including a 5th-inning David Hensley solo home run.[124] Matt Moore (2-1) recorded the win for the Angels, pitching 1.2 innings, striking out 1. Carlos Estévez recorded the save for Los Angeles, pitching 1 scoreless inning, striking out 1. Hunter Brown started the game for the Astros, pitching 4.1 innings, striking out 3, while allowing 4 runs on 9 hits, including a 2nd-inning Hunter Renfroe solo home run,[125] as well as 1 BB. Renfroe's home run was notably the first home run that Brown allowed in his major-league career.[126] Rafael Montero (0-2) took the loss for Houston, pitching 1 inning, striking out 1, while allowing 2 runs on 1 hit and 1 BB.[127] Game 2 went to the Astros in a 3-1 Houston win. Framber Valdez (3-4) recorded the win for the Astros, pitching 8 innings, striking out 12, while allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits, with the 1 run he allowed coming off of a 3rd-inning Zach Neto solo home run, the first of Neto's career.[128] Ryan Pressly recorded the save for the Astros, pitching 1 inning, striking out 2. Shohei Ohtani (4-1) took the loss for the Angels, pitching 7 innings, striking out 7, while allowing 3 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB. All 3 of the Astros' runs came in the 5th inning, when Martín Maldonado hit a 2-run home run,[129] followed by a Yordan Álvarez RBI single.[130][131] Game 3 was won by the Astros with a 5-4 final score. Cristian Javier (3-1) recorded the win for the Astros, pitching 6 innings, striking out 11, while allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and 1 BB. Both runs he allowed came from Hunter Renfroe's 2nd-inning 2-run home run.[132] Ryan Pressly recorded the save for the Astros, pitching 1 inning, striking out 1, while allowing 2 runs on 4 hits. Griffin Canning (2-1) took the loss for the Angels, pitching 3.2 innings, striking out 3, while allowing 5 runs on 5 hits and 1 BB. Yordan Álvarez hit a solo home run in the 1st inning for the Astros, his 8th of the season.[133][134]

May 12–14 at Chicago White Sox: HOU won series 2–1

Houston took Game 1 of their three-game series in Chicago, winning 5-1. It was José Abreu's first game since signing with the Astros following the 2022 season. J.P. France (1–0) earned his first major-league win, yielding one run on three hits over 6+2⁄3 innings,[135] struck out 3, and yielded a solo home run to Luis Robert Jr in the 2nd-inning.[136] France also allowed 1 BB. Michael Kopech (1–4) took the loss for Chicago, pitching 4+2⁄3 innings, striking out 5, while allowing 2 runs on 1 hit and 6 BB. Yordan Álvarez hit his 9th home run of the season in the 9th inning off of Jimmy Lambert.[137][138] The White Sox took Game 2 in a 3–1 Chicago win. Dylan Cease started the game for Chicago, pitching 6 scoreless innings, striking out 5, while allowing 4 hits and 2 BB. Joe Kelly (1–1) recorded the win for the White Sox, pitching 1+1⁄3 scoreless innings, striking out 2, while allowing 1 hit. Kendall Graveman recorded the save for Chicago, pitching 1 scoreless inning, striking out 1, while allowing 1 hit. Brandon Bielak started the game for the Astros, pitching 5 innings, striking out 4, while allowing 1 run on 8 hits, including a 4th-inning Robert Jr. solo home run.[139] Rafael Montero (0-3) took the loss for the Astros, pitching 1 inning, allowing 2 runs on 3 hits.[140] The Astros took Game 3 in a 4–3 win. Hunter Brown (4–1) recorded the win for the Astros, pitching 5+2⁄3 innings, striking out 8, while allowing on 7 hits and 1 BB. He gave up 2 home runs, including a 4th-inning Robert Jr. solo home run,[141] and a 6th-inning Jake Burger 2-run home run.[142] Ryan Pressly recorded the save for Houston, pitching 1 inning, striking out 1. Lucas Giolito (2–3) took the loss for Chicago, pitching 6 inning, striking out 6, while allowing 4 runs on 7 hits, including a 4th-inning Yainer Díaz solo home run, the first of his career.[143][144]

May 15–17 vs Chicago Cubs: HOU won series, 3–0

Yordan Álvarez and Chas McCormick each had two hits on May 16 and Cristian Javier (4–1) allowed two hits and one run in six innings to lead the Astros to a 7–3 win. McCormick made a leaping catch at the wall in left center field in the sixth inning to rob Dansby Swanson of an extra base hit with a runner on first base.[145] On May 17, the Astros won, 7–6, for their first walk-off victory of 2023, capped by Kyle Tucker's bases loaded single that scored Jeremy Peña and Alex Bregman for the walk-off. Bregman also homered in the first inning for the Houston's first run of the game and hit an RBI single in the eighth inning. Astros rookie starter J. P. France was hit hard for the first time, giving up six run on nine hits in a career-low 3+2⁄3 innings. The Astros bullpen allowed no more runs the rest of the way.[146]

May 19–21 vs Oakland Athletics: HOU won series, 3–0

During the series opener versus Oakland, José Altuve made his season debut after missing two months from recovery of a fracture of the left thumb. Kyle Tucker hit his seventh home run and collected three RBI to lead a 5–1 win. Astros starter Brandon Bielak (1–1) allowed one run on five hits and three walks and struck out a new career-high nine.[43] On May 20, Astros starting pitcher Hunter Brown allowed two runs over six innings while establishing a new career high in strikeouts with nine. Yordan Álvarez drove in two runs—including hitting a go-ahead solo home run in the eighth inning—as the Astros prevailed, 3–2.[147] Starter Framber Valdez (4–4) hurled a complete game shutout on May 21, the second of his career, leading the Astros to a 2–0 win and series sweep over the A's. Of 30 total batters faced, he allowed four hits, no walks, and struck out seven while inducing 13 ground outs.[148] Jake Meyers reached base in his ninth consecutive plate appearance before a groundout in the eighth inning.[149]

May 22–24 at Milwaukee Brewers: MIL won series, 2–1

In the opening game at American Family Field, the Astros rode five home runs and six strong innings from Cristian Javier (5–1) to rout the Brewers, 12–2. Mauricio Dubón, Corey Julks and Martín Maldonado each hit one homer; Dubón's was his first of the season. Yordan Álvarez hit the other two home runs, including a sixth inning grand slam.[150] In the sixth inning, Jake Meyers made a running catch of an Owen Miller fly ball at the warning track with a runner on base to help preserve a 2–1 Astros lead.[151] On May 23, the Brewers ended the Astros' seaosn-high eight game winning streak with a 6–0 shutout. In the third inning, Altuve singled for his 1,938th career hit to pass José Cruz for third place all-time in Astros' history. Brewers hitters victimized reliever Rafael Montero for four runs in the eighth inning, bringing his total of runs allowed in the month of the May to 13 over eight total outings.[152] In the series finale, Brewers starter Adrian Houser (1–0) retired 14 of the first 16 batters he faced over 5+1⁄3 innings to lead a second consecutive shutout over the Astros, 4–0. Right-hander Joel Payamps relieved Houser in the sixth inning with Mauricio Dubón on third base and Alex Bregman on second. Payamps struck out Álvarez and induced a fly out from Tucker to squelch the threat.[153]

May 26–28 at Oakland Athletics: HOU won series, 3–0

Rookie starter Hunter Brown (5–1) established a new career-high 10 batters struck out on May 26 while retiring 16 consecutive over seven strong innings to lead the Astros to a 5–2 win. Corey Julks drove in three runs for Houston.[154] On May 27, Jeremy Peña hit a two-run home run on the second pitch of the game while Framber Valdez (5–4) pitched six solid innings to lead a 6–3 win. Alex Bregman had three hits and three RBI.[155] The Astros concluded the series with a season-high seven home runs to power a 10–1 win and sweep of the A's, featuring José Abreu's first home run as an Astro, two home runs from Álvarez and a solid five-inning start from Cristian Javier (6–1). Jake Meyers (3-run HR), Peña (2-run HR), Chas McCormick, and Altuve (solo home runs) each also homered, and Altuve totaled three hits.[e][158] Abreu's home run was also his first in 260 at bats, dating back to September 13, 2022, finishing the longest home-run drought of his career.[159]

May 29–31 vs Minnesota Twins: MIN won series, 2-1

Minnesota took Game 1 of the 3-game series in a 7–5 Twins win. Sonny Gray started the game on the mound for the Twins, pitching 6 innings, striking out 3, while allowing 3 runs (2 ER) on 4 hits and 3 BB. Brock Stewart recorded a blown save, pitching 1 inning, striking out 1, while allowing 2 runs on 2 hits, with one of those hits being a José Altuve grand slam.[f][160][161] Jhoan Durán (1–1) recorded the win for the Twins, pitching 2 scoreless innings, striking out 3, while allowing 1 hit. J. P. France started the game for the Astros, pitching 6 innings, striking out 8, while allowing 4 runs on 7 hits and 3 BB. Héctor Neris recorded a hold, pitching 1 scoreless inning, striking out 2, while allowing 1 hit. Ryan Pressly recorded a blown save, pitching 1 inning, striking out 2, while allowing 1 run on 2 hits and 1 BB.[g] Bryan Abreu (2–1) took the loss for the Astros, pitching 1 inning, striking out 3, while allowing 2 runs (1 ER) on 2 hits and 1 BB. Both of the runs that Abreu allowed came off of Ryan Jeffers' 10th-inning 2-run home run.[163][164] The Astros took Game 2 in a 5-1 win over Minnesota. Brandon Bielak (2-2) recorded the win for Houston, pitching 5.2 innings, striking out 6, while allowing 1 run on 3 hits and 3 BB.[165] Joe Ryan (7-2) took the loss for the Twins, pitching 4 innings, striking out 6, while allowing 5 runs on 4 hits and 3 BB.[166] Both Alex Bregman[167] and Chas McCormick[168] homered off of Ryan in the 2nd inning, giving the Astros a 3-run lead that Houston didn't relinquish.[169] The Twins won the final game of the series in dominant fashion, beating the Astros 8-2. Louie Varland (3-1) recorded the win for Minnesota, pitching 7 shutout innings, striking out 5, while allowing 4 hits and 1 BB. Minnesota dominated the Astros through the first 7 innings, leading 8-0 going into the bottom of the 8th, where Jake Meyers and Yainer Díaz hit back-to-back home runs, cutting the deficit to 8-2, which would end up being the final score.[170][171] Hunter Brown (5-2) took the loss for the Astros, pitching 4.2 innings, striking out 8, while allowing 5 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB.[172][173]

June

June 1–4 vs Los Angeles Angels: HOU won series, 3–1

Houston took Game 1 of the 4-game series in 5-2 win. Ronel Blanco (1–0) recorded the win for the Astros in his first major league start, pitching 5+1⁄3 innings, striking out 5, while allowing 2 runs on 7 hits and 3 BB.[174] Héctor Neris, Bryan Abreu, and Rafael Montero all recorded holds for the Astros, and Ryan Pressly recorded the save. Reid Detmers (0–5) took the loss for the Angels, pitching 5 innings, striking out 2, while allowing 4 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB.[175] Manager Dusty Baker passed Joe McCarthy for eighth all-time (2,125) in wins on June 1.[176] In a duel of aces, the Astros took Game 2 in a 6–2 win. Framber Valdez (6–4) recorded the win for the Astros, pitching 7 shutout innings, striking out 7, while allowing 5 hits and 1 BB.[177] Shohei Ohtani (5–2) took the loss for the Angels, pitching 6 innings, striking out 6, while allowing 5 runs on 9 hits and 1 BB. Of the 9 hits Ohtani allowed, 2 were 2-run home runs hit by Yordan Álvarez in the 1st inning, and Corey Julks in the 6th inning.[178][179][180] Game 3 and a series win went to the Astros in a 9-6 Houston victory. Cristian Javier (7–1) recorded the win for the Astros, pitching 6 innings, striking out 5, while allowing 1 run on 6 hits. Héctor Neris recorded a hold for Houston in the 7th inning, pitching 2⁄3 inning, striking out one, while allowing 1 hit and 2 BB. Neris entered the game after Ryne Stanek only managed to record one out in the 7th inning, allowing 4 runs on 3 hits and 1 BB. Patrick Sandoval (3–5) took the loss for the Angels, pitching 3+2⁄3 innings, striking out 4, while allowing 6 runs on 8 hits and 3 BB. Alex Bregman was 1-1 and became the third player in major league history to draw four walks and hit a grand slam in one game, and became the first player in the Modern Era to do so and hit a grand slam in his only official at bat.[h][181][182] Chas McCormick also homered for the Astros, hitting a 381-foot home run in the 7th inning off of Ben Joyce, which was the first home run allowed by Joyce in his major league career.[183][184] The Angels won the series finale, 2–1, capped by Ohtani's tie-breaking RBI double in the eighth inning. Yainer Díaz doubled and connected for his third home run for Houston, and Alex Bregman had two hits, extending a hitting streak to 11 games. J. P. France started with a career-high 5+1⁄3 hitless innings until yielding a home run to Luis Rengifo on the way to a career-high seven innings with three total hits and one walk yielded, and three strikeouts. Former Astro Chris Devenski (3–0) pitched 1+2⁄3 innings to qualify as the winning pitcher.[185]

June 5-8 at Toronto Blue Jays: TOR won series 3-1

Houston dominated Toronto in Game 1 of the 4-game series, winning 11-4 over the Blue Jays. Brandon Bielak (3-2) recorded the win for the Astros, pitching 6.2 innings, striking out 2, while allowing 3 runs on 10 hits and 1 BB. Alek Manoah (1-7) took the loss for the Blue Jays, only managing to record one out in the first inning, pitching 0.1 innings, while allowing 6 runs on 7 hits and 1 BB.[186] Manoah's struggles were highlighted when Corey Julks hit a grand slam, the first of Julks' career, to extend the Astros lead to 6-0.[187] Yainer Díaz and Jake Meyers both had 4-hit games, and Yordan Álvarez, Kyle Tucker, and Jake Meyers all homered for the Astros as well.[188][189][190] Both Alejandro Kirk and Daulton Varsho homered for the Blue Jays, however it wasn't enough, as the Astros still won by a 7-run margin.[191][192][193] Toronto bounced back in Game 2 with a 5-1 win over the Astros. Kevin Gausman (5-3) recorded the win for the Blue Jays, pitching 7 innings, striking out 13, while allowing 1 run on 4 hits, with the lone run being scored on a leadoff solo home run hit by Mauricio Dubón in the 1st inning.[194] Erik Swanson recorded a hold for the Blue Jays, pitching 1 scoreless inning, striking out 2. Hunter Brown (5-3) took the loss for the Astros, pitching 6 innings, striking out 5, while allowing 3 runs on 3 hits and 3 BB. 2 of the hits Brown allowed were home runs, hit by George Springer in the 3rd inning, and Daulton Varsho in the 4th inning.[195][196] The Astros' loss was highlighted by a large offensive struggle, with the Astros striking out 16 times while only scoring 1 run.[197] The Blue Jays took Game 3 in a 3-2 Toronto win. Chris Bassitt (7-4) recorded the win for the Blue Jays, pitching 8 innings, striking out 5, while allowing 2 runs on 4 hits, with both runs allowed by Bassitt coming off of a 4th-inning Yordan Álvarez 2-run home run.[198] Jordan Romano recorded the save for the Blue Jays, pitching a scoreless 9th-inning, striking out 1 while allowing 1 hit. Ronel Blanco started the game on the mound for the Astros, pitching 6 innings, striking out 5, while allowing 2 runs on 3 hits and 4 BB. Héctor Neris (3-2) took the loss for the Astros, pitching 1 inning, allowing 1 run on 1 hit and 2 BB. On offense, the Blue Jays were backed by a pair of home runs hit by Bo Bichette in the 4th inning, and Brandon Belt in the 6th inning.[199][200] Grae Kessinger made his major league debut for the Astros, starting at third base, going 0-3 with a strikeout.[201][202] Toronto took Game 3 in a 3-2 win, securing the series win for the Blue Jays. José Berríos (6-4) recorded the win for the Blue Jays, pitching 6 innings, striking out 2, while allowing 2 runs on 4 hits and 2 BB. Yimi García and Erik Swanson both recorded holds for the Blue Jays, and Jordan Romano recorded the save for Toronto. Framber Valdez (6-5) took the loss for the Astros, pitching 5 innings, striking out 5, while allowing 3 runs on 4 hits and 4 BB. Houston's offense once again struggled against Toronto, only putting up 2 runs on 6 hits and 2 BB while striking out 5 times. Of the Astros' 2 runs, one came off of Alex Bregman's 2nd-inning solo home run.[203] The Astros' misfortune extended past their offensive struggles, with Yordan Álvarez exiting the game after only one at-bat, due to "right oblique discomfort." According to Astros manager Dusty Baker, the extent of Álvarez's injury was unknown, with Álvarez being scheduled for evaluation the following day.[204][205]

Regular season standings

American League West

AL West
Team W L Pct. GB Home Road
Houston Astros 90 72 .556 — 39‍–‍42 51‍–‍30
Texas Rangers 90 72 .556 — 50‍–‍31 40‍–‍41
Seattle Mariners 88 74 .543 2 45‍–‍36 43‍–‍38
Los Angeles Angels 73 89 .451 17 38‍–‍43 35‍–‍46
Oakland Athletics 50 112 .309 40 26‍–‍55 24‍–‍57


American League Wild Card

AL Wild Card standings
Division leaders
Team W L Pct.
Baltimore Orioles 101 61 .623
Houston Astros 90 72 .556
Minnesota Twins 87 75 .537
Wild Card teams
(Top 3 teams qualify for postseason)
Team W L Pct. GB
Tampa Bay Rays 99 63 .611 +10
Texas Rangers 90 72 .556 +1
Toronto Blue Jays 89 73 .549 —
Seattle Mariners 88 74 .543 1
New York Yankees 82 80 .506 7
Boston Red Sox 78 84 .481 11
Detroit Tigers 78 84 .481 11
Cleveland Guardians 76 86 .469 13
Los Angeles Angels 73 89 .451 16
Chicago White Sox 61 101 .377 28
Kansas City Royals 56 106 .346 33
Oakland Athletics 50 112 .309 39

Game Log

Past Games Legend
Astros Win
(#bfb) 		Astros Loss
(#fcc) 		Game Postponed
(#bbb)
Bold denotes an Astros pitcher
Future Games Legend
Home Game
 Away Game
2023 Game Log: 36–27 (Home: 18–14; Away: 18–13)
March/April: 15–13 (Home: 7–9; Away: 8–4)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Streak/
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1 March 30 White Sox 2–3 Graveman (1–0) Pressly (0–1) López (1) 43,032 0–1 L1
2 March 31 White Sox 6–3 Martinez (1–0) Graveman (1–1) Montero (1) 41,453 1–1 W1
3 April 1 White Sox 6–4 Stanek (1–0) Kelly (0–1) Neris (1) 37,519 2–1 W2
4 April 2 White Sox 3–6 Clevinger (1–0) García (0–1) — 42,835 2–2 L1
5 April 3 Tigers 6–7 (11) Wingenter (1–0) Neris (0–1) Hill (1) 29,272 2–3 L2
6 April 4 Tigers 3–6 Manning (1–0) Valdez (0–1) — 30,613 2–4 L3
7 April 5 Tigers 8–2 Javier (1–0) Rodríguez (0–2) — 37,932 3–4 W1
— April 6 @ Twins Postponed (inclement weather); Makeup: April 7.
8 April 7 @ Twins 2–3 (10) López (1–0) Stanek (1–1) — 38,465 3–5 L1
9 April 8 @ Twins 6–9 Ryan (2–0) Martinez (1–1) Durán (2) 26,330 3–6 L2
10 April 9 @ Twins 5–1 Brown (1–0) Mahle (1–1) — 14,316 4–6 W1
11 April 10 @ Pirates 8–2 Valdez (1–1) Contreras (1–1) — 10,222 5–6 W2
12 April 11 @ Pirates 4–7 Bednar (1–0) Pressly (0–2) — 9,996 5–7 L1
13 April 12 @ Pirates 7–0 Urquidy (1–0) Hill (0–2) — 10,064 6–7 W1
14 April 14 Rangers 2–6 Pérez (2–1) García (0–2) — 39,343 6–8 L1
15 April 15 Rangers 8–2 Brown (2–0) Ragans (2–1) — 39,257 7–8 W1
16 April 16 Rangers 1–9 Burke (1–0) Valdez (1–2) — 39,122 7–9 L1
17 April 17 Blue Jays 9–2 Javier (2–0) Gausman (1–2) — 30,873 8–9 W1
18 April 18 Blue Jays 2–4 Bassitt (2–2) Urquidy (1–1) Romano (7) 32,602 8–10 L1
19 April 19 Blue Jays 8–1 García (1–2) Berríos (1–3) — 40,545 9–10 W1
20 April 21 @ Braves 6–4 Neris (1–1) Minter (1–1) Pressly (1) 41,397 10–10 W2
21 April 22 @ Braves 6–3 Valdez (2–2) Wright (0–1) Abreu (1) 42,399 11–10 W3
22 April 23 @ Braves 5–2 Neris (2–1) Minter (1–2) Abreu (2) 41,530 12–10 W4
23 April 24 @ Rays 3–8 Bradley (3–0) Urquidy (1–2) — 10,611 12–11 L1
24 April 25 @ Rays 5–0 García (2–2) Rasmussen (3–2) — 9,916 13–11 W1
25 April 26 @ Rays 1–0 Brown (3–0) Faucher (0–1) Pressly (2) 14,168 14–11 W2
26 April 28 Phillies 1–3 Nola (2–2) Valdez (2–3) Alvarado (5) 40,719 14–12 L1
27 April 29 Phillies 1–6 Wheeler (3–1) Javier (2–1) — 41,240 14–13 L2
28 April 30 Phillies 4–3 Urquidy (2–2) Falter (0–5) Pressly (3) 41,669 15–13 W1
May: 17–10 (Home: 8–4; Away: 9–6)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Streak/
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29 May 1 Giants 7–3 Stanek (2–1) Hjelle (1–1) — 30,915 16–13 W2
30 May 2 Giants 0–2 DeSclafani (3–1) Brown (3–1) Doval (4) 31,701 16–14 L1
31 May 3 Giants 2–4 Webb (2–5) Valdez (2–4) Doval (5) 40,405 16–15 L2
32 May 5 @ Mariners 6–4 Abreu (1–0) Brash (3–3) Pressly (4) 32,944 17–15 W1
33 May 6 @ Mariners 5–7 Saucedo (1–0) Montero (0–1) — 40,328 17–16 L1
34 May 7 @ Mariners 1–3 Miller (1–0) Bielak (0–1) Topa (1) 42,277 17–17 L2
35 May 8 @ Angels 4–6 Moore (2–1) Montero (0–2) Estévez (8) 26,064 17–18 L3
36 May 9 @ Angels 3–1 Valdez (3–4) Ohtani (4–1) Pressly (5) 29,018 18–18 W1
37 May 10 @ Angels 5–4 Javier (3–1) Canning (2–1) Pressly (6) 20,420 19–18 W2
38 May 12 @ White Sox 5–1 France (1–0) Kopech (1–4) — 18,673 20–18 W3
39 May 13 @ White Sox 1–3 Kelly (1–1) Montero (0–3) Graveman (2) 23,242 20–19 L1
40 May 14 @ White Sox 4–3 Brown (4–1) Giolito (2–3) Pressly (7) 18,347 21–19 W1
41 May 15 Cubs 6–4 Montero (1–3) Fulmer (0–3) Neris (2) 35,413 22–19 W2
42 May 16 Cubs 7–3 Javier (4–1) Steele (6–1) — 34,280 23–19 W3
43 May 17 Cubs 7–6 Abreu (2–0) Hughes (0–2) — 35,749 24–19 W4
44 May 19 Athletics 5–1 Bielak (1–1) Waldichuk (1–3) — 34,931 25–19 W5
45 May 20 Athletics 3–2 Neris (3–1) Lovelady (0–2) Pressly (8) 35,475 26–19 W6
46 May 21 Athletics 2–0 Valdez (4–4) Kaprielian (0–4) — 39,820 27–19 W7
47 May 22 @ Brewers 12–2 Javier (5–1) Burnes (4–4) — 22,583 28–19 W8
48 May 23 @ Brewers 0–6 Rea (1–3) France (1–1) — 23,062 28–20 L1
49 May 24 @ Brewers 0–4 Houser (1–0) Bielak (1–2) — 28,262 28–21 L2
50 May 26 @ Athletics 5–2 Brown (5–1) Kaprielian (0–5) Pressly (9) 13,345 29–21 W1
51 May 27 @ Athletics 6–3 Valdez (5–4) Pruitt (1–2) Pressly (10) 9,293 30–21 W2
52 May 28 @ Athletics 10–1 Javier (6–1) Medina (0–4) — 8,809 31–21 W3
53 May 29 Twins 5–7 (10) Duran (1–1) Abreu (2–1) — 40,744 31–22 L1
54 May 30 Twins 5–1 Bielak (2–2) Ryan (7–2) — 34,604 32–22 W1
55 May 31 Twins 2–8 Varland (3–1) Brown (5–2) — 37,127 32–23 L1
June: 4–4 (Home: 3–1; Away: 1–3)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Streak/
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56 June 1 Angels 5–2 Blanco (1–0) Detmers (0–5) Pressly (11) 34,037 33–23 W1
57 June 2 Angels 6–2 Valdez (6–4) Ohtani (5–2) — 38,692 34–23 W2
58 June 3 Angels 9–6 Javier (7–1) Sandoval (3–5) — 39,222 35–23 W3
59 June 4 Angels 1–2 Devenski (3–0) Maton (0–1) Estévez (14) 40,831 35–24 L1
60 June 5 @ Blue Jays 11–4 Bielak (3–2) Manoah (1–7) — 23,982 36–24 W1
61 June 6 @ Blue Jays 1–5 Gausman (5–3) Brown (5–3) Richards (1) 30,079 36–25 L1
62 June 7 @ Blue Jays 2–3 Bassitt (7–4) Neris (3–2) Romano (16) 26,724 36–26 L2
63 June 8 @ Blue Jays 2–3 Berríos (6–4) Valdez (6–5) Romano (17) 28,284 36–27 L3
64 June 9 @ Guardians – — –
65 June 10 @ Guardians – — –
66 June 11 @ Guardians – — –
67 June 13 Nationals – — –
68 June 14 Nationals – — –
69 June 15 Nationals – — –
70 June 16 Reds – — –
71 June 17 Reds – — –
72 June 18 Reds – — –
73 June 19 Mets – — –
74 June 20 Mets – — –
75 June 21 Mets – — –
76 June 23 @ Dodgers – — –
77 June 24 @ Dodgers – — –
78 June 25 @ Dodgers – — –
79 June 27 @ Cardinals – — –
80 June 28 @ Cardinals – — –
81 June 29 @ Cardinals – — –
82 June 30 @ Rangers – — –
July: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Streak/
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83 July 1 @ Rangers – — –
84 July 2 @ Rangers – — –
85 July 3 @ Rangers – — –
86 July 4 Rockies – — –
87 July 5 Rockies – — –
88 July 6 Mariners – — –
89 July 7 Mariners – — –
90 July 8 Mariners – — –
91 July 9 Mariners – — –
93rd All-Star Game in Seattle, Washington
92 July 14 @ Angels – — –
93 July 15 @ Angels – — –
94 July 16 @ Angels – — –
95 July 18 @ Rockies – — –
96 July 19 @ Rockies – — –
97 July 20 @ Athletics – — –
98 July 21 @ Athletics – — –
99 July 22 @ Athletics – — –
100 July 23 @ Athletics – — –
101 July 24 Rangers – — –
102 July 25 Rangers – — –
103 July 26 Rangers – — –
104 July 28 Rays – — –
105 July 29 Rays – — –
106 July 30 Rays – — –
107 July 31 Guardians – — –
August: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Streak/
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108 August 1 Guardians – — –
109 August 2 Guardians – — –
110 August 3 @ Yankees – — –
111 August 4 @ Yankees – — –
112 August 5 @ Yankees – — –
113 August 6 @ Yankees – — –
114 August 8 @ Orioles – — –
115 August 9 @ Orioles – — –
116 August 10 @ Orioles – — –
117 August 11 Angels – — –
118 August 12 Angels – — –
119 August 13 Angels – — –
120 August 14 @ Marlins – — –
121 August 15 @ Marlins – — –
122 August 16 @ Marlins – — –
123 August 18 Mariners – — –
124 August 19 Mariners – — –
125 August 20 Mariners – — –
126 August 21 Red Sox – — –
127 August 22 Red Sox – — –
128 August 23 Red Sox – — –
129 August 24 Red Sox – — –
130 August 25 @ Tigers – — –
131 August 26 @ Tigers – — –
132 August 27 @ Tigers – — –
133 August 28 @ Red Sox – — –
134 August 29 @ Red Sox – — –
135 August 30 @ Red Sox – — –
September/October: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Away: 0–0)
# Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record Streak/
Box
136 September 1 Yankees – — –
137 September 2 Yankees – — –
138 September 3 Yankees – — –
139 September 4 @ Rangers – — –
140 September 5 @ Rangers – — –
141 September 6 @ Rangers – — –
142 September 8 Padres – — –
143 September 9 Padres – — –
144 September 10 Padres – — –
145 September 11 Athletics – — –
146 September 12 Athletics – — –
147 September 13 Athletics – — –
148 September 15 @ Royals – — –
149 September 16 @ Royals – — –
150 September 17 @ Royals – — –
151 September 18 Orioles – — –
152 September 19 Orioles – — –
153 September 20 Orioles – — –
154 September 22 Royals – — –
155 September 23 Royals – — –
156 September 24 Royals – — –
157 September 25 @ Mariners – — –
158 September 26 @ Mariners – — –
159 September 27 @ Mariners – — –
160 September 29 @ Diamondbacks – — –
161 September 30 @ Diamondbacks – — –
162 October 1 @ Diamondbacks – — –

Roster

Houston Astros 2025 spring training roster
40-man roster Non-roster invitees Coaches/Other

Pitchers


Catchers

Infielders

Outfielders







Manager

Coaches



39 active, 0 inactive, 0 non-roster invitees

7-, 10-, or 15-day injured list
 * Not on active roster
 † Suspended list
 Roster, coaches, and NRIs updated November 19, 2024
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Statistics

Batting

Regular season batting statistics
Pos Player G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO TB AVG OBP SLG OPS SCA RC
C Martín Maldonado 42 148 130 11 27 4 0 3 8 0 13 46 40 .203 .289 .301 .590 .195 9.7


Awards and achievements

Milestones

Major League debuts

Houston Astros 2023 MLB debuts
Player—Appeared at position
Date and opponent
  • March 31 vs CWS
  • April 2 vs CWS
  • May 6 @ SEA
  • June 7 @ TOR
 Ref.

[206][207]
[208][209]
[210][211][212]

Also: [213]

Career achievements

Individual career milestones
Date Individual Role Quantity Statistic Note Ref.
March 31, 2023 Corey Julks Designated hitter 1st hit [79]
April 3, 2023 Yordan Álvarez Left fielder 100th home run [81]
April 12, 2023 Corey Julks Left fielder 1st home run [88]
April 16, 2023 César Salazar Pinch hitter 1st hit [92]
April 23, 2023 Alex Bregman Third baseman 500th run batted in (RBI) [214]
May 8, 2023 David Hensley Third baseman 8,000th home run Team history [215]
May 12, 2023 J. P. France Starting pitcher 1st win [135]
May 14, 2023 Yainer Díaz Designated hitter 1st home run [143]
June 5, 2023 Corey Julks Left fielder 1st grand slam

Grand slams

Grand slams
No. Date Astros batter Venue Opponent Pitcher Inn. Ref.
1 April 8, 2023 Yordan Álvarez Target Field Minnesota Twins Joe Ryan 3 [216]
2 May 22, 2023 American Family Field Milwaukee Brewers Hoby Milner 6 [217]
3 May 29, 2023 José Altuve Minute Maid Park Minnesota Twins Brock Stewart 7 [218]
4 June 3, 2023 Alex Bregman Los Angeles Angels Jacob Webb 4 [219]
5 June 5, 2023 Corey Julks Rogers Centre Toronto Blue Jays Alek Manoah 1

Awards

2023 Houston Astros award winners
Name of award Recipient Ref
MLB Play of the Week Running catch[i] May 30 Jake Meyers [220]

Minor league system

See also: Minor League Baseball and Houston Astros minor league players
Level Team League Manager
AAA Sugar Land Space Cowboys Pacific Coast League Mickey Storey[221]
AA Corpus Christi Hooks Texas League Gregorio Petit
High-A Asheville Tourists South Atlantic League Nate Shaver
Low-A Fayetteville Woodpeckers Carolina League Dickie Joe Thon[222]
Rookie FCL Astros Florida Complex League
Rookie DSL Astros Dominican Summer League

Major League Baseball draft

See also: 2023 Major League Baseball draft

The 2023 MLB First-Year Player Draft will be held in July 2023, in Seattle, Washington, during the All-Star break to assign amateur baseball players to MLB teams.

The Houston Astros will receive the 28th selection in the first round, the 22nd (61st overall) in the second round, the 29th (99th overall) in the third round, and final in the fourth and in each of the following rounds.[223] The total bonus pool allotment was valued at $6,747,900, including $2,880,700 for the first round.[224]


References

Footnotes
  1. ^ Agreed to a 5-year extension that bought out 3 remaining arbitration years and 2 free agency years.
  1. ^ a b c d Target return date unknown.
  2. ^ Will miss remainder of 2023 season and expected to miss start of 2024 season.
  3. ^ Projected to miss 3–4 months.
  1. ^ a b Tied for 1st in WBC play.
  1. ^ Defeated by Japan, 6–5, in semifinal round.
  2. ^ Defeated by United States, 9–7, in quarterfinal round.
  3. ^ Defeated by Japan, 3–2, in championship game.
  4. ^ The last time Houston shut out Tampa Bay in consecutive games was September 19–20, 2022, at Tropicana Field.
  5. ^ The seven home runs tied a club record for one game, first set on September 9, 2000, versus the Chicago Cubs, and September 9, 2019, also against the Athletics.[156][157]
  6. ^ The grand slam put Altuve's RBI total over the 700 threshold. The seventh grand slam of his career, it tied him for the lead in club history with Carlos Lee.
  7. ^ Prior to this blown save, Pressly had successfully converted 28 consecutive opportunities—including the postseason.[162]
  8. ^ Bobby Bonds and J. D. Martinez are the only other players to hit a grand slam and draw four walks in the same game.
  9. ^ Running catch at warning track in sixth inning with runner on base on May 22 at American Family Field.
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