Houston Astros injury report ahead of second Angels game
The Houston Astros carry no new injuries into the second angels astros game at Daikin Park, but Mike Burrows, Brice Matthews, Carlos Correa, and Brandon Walter remain on the IL. None should alter Wednesday's lineup as prospect Ethan Pecko debuts after Houston's 3-1 opener loss, Yahoo Sports reports.
Key Takeaways
- Houston lists four IL players—Burrows, Matthews, Correa, and Walter—with no fresh injuries before game two.
- Burrows throws his second rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land on August 20 after a scoreless first outing.
- Matthews could get a timetable update this week; Correa has started dry swings and tee work.
- RHP Ethan Pecko debuts Wednesday as Houston scrambles for rotation help, per DraftKings Network.
- Closer Josh Hader and starter Cristian Javier are active after earlier IL stints, The Crawfish Boxes notes.
Who is on the Houston Astros injured list?
According to Yahoo Sports, the Astros injury report heading into the second game of the angels astros series includes RHP Mike Burrows (right elbow neuritis), OF Brice Matthews (left knee sprain), SS Carlos Correa (left ankle surgery), and LHP Brandon Walter (Tommy John surgery).
Burrows landed on the 15-day IL on July 13, retroactive to July 7. Matthews went on the 10-day IL on July 17 after a knee sprain. Correa was placed on the IL on May 6 and moved to the 60-day IL on June 2 following peroneus brevis tendon repair. Walter has been on the 60-day IL since March 25 after UCL surgery.
Yahoo Sports emphasizes Houston has no recent injuries and that this group should not affect Wednesday's game. For broader daily coverage, see our Fintech & Crypto Alerts hub.
How is Mike Burrows progressing toward a return?
Burrows is "trending in the right direction" despite no firm major league return date, Yahoo Sports reports. He threw 4⅓ scoreless innings in his first rehab start with Sugar Land, allowing three hits, one walk, and three strikeouts.
His second rehab appearance is scheduled for August 20. Another strong outing could accelerate a call-up timeline as Houston pushes for an AL West title—it entered the series with a 2.0-game division lead, per The Crawfish Boxes.
When could Brice Matthews and Carlos Correa play again?
Matthews' expected return window is the third week of August, meaning an update could arrive during this angels astros set. Yahoo Sports says he has hit, fielded grounders, and run; base-running is the next test to gauge knee response. The last listed update was August 8.
Correa's 2026 comeback remains possible but uncertain. Manager Joe Espada said on August 8 that Correa had begun dry swings and would soon start tee work, which should clarify whether he can return before the postseason.
What does the injury report mean for game two vs the Angels?
After Los Angeles won the opener 3-1, Houston turns to No. 6 prospect Ethan Pecko for his MLB debut Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. ET at Daikin Park, DraftKings Network reports. The Astros are 63-63 but 16-12 since the All-Star break and are "scrambling to find any help" in the rotation.
Pecko posted a 4.94 ERA across 74.2 Triple-A innings this year, with a hot June but ERAs of 5.00 or worse in July and August. Houston's bullpen ranks 12th in ERA (3.95), backing a debut against an Angels lineup that ranks 25th in scoring.
On the field, Yordan Alvarez leads the AL in average, homers, and RBI, while Isaac Paredes was hit by a pitch for the 17th time Sunday—fifth most in MLB, The Crawfish Boxes notes. Josh Hader has converted all 17 save chances since returning from injury in early June with a 0.90 ERA.
None of the four IL names figure into Wednesday's plan, but Burrows' rehab and Matthews' base-running test are the updates to watch as Houston tries to rebound in game two.