Cabrera got tagged for six runs on four hits -- including three home runs -- and two walks over 1.2 innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Red Sox. He struck out two.
Calvin Faucher: Sharp through three spring outings
Mar 3rd
Faucher has tossed three scoreless innings across his three Grapefruit League appearances, allowing one hit and hitting another batter while striking out two.
#1 LF
Jesus Sanchez: Receiving CF reps
Mar 2nd
Manager Clayton McCullough said Sunday that Sanchez will see the majority of his starts in center field during spring training since he's a known quantity in the corner outfield, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
#2 2B
Javier Sanoja: Competing for super-utility role
Mar 2nd
Manager Clayton McCullough said Sunday that Sanoja is likely to see playing time at every position in the field except first base and catcher during spring training, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
#5 P
Cal Quantrill: Rough spring debut for Miami
Feb 28th
Quantrill coughed up four runs on two hits and two walks over two-thirds of an inning during Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals. He struck out one.
Valdez allowed three runs (one earned) on four hits and four walks while striking out one in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Marlins.
#5 P
Lance McCullers: One more live BP before debut
Mar 9th
Astros manager Joe Espada said that McCullers (forearm) is scheduled to throw a live batting practice session Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
#1 1B
Christian Walker: Not yet ready to swing bat
Mar 9th
Walker (oblique) said Sunday that he won't swing a bat for a few days before beginning a hitting progression later on next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
#1 RF
Cam Smith: Chance to crack Opening Day roster
Mar 7th
Despite a limited output in the minor leagues in 2024, Smith has a chance at cracking the Astros' Opening Day roster thanks to a strong showing in spring training, Michael Shapiro of Chron.com reports.
#2 BP
Jalen Beeks: Inks deal with Houston
Mar 7th
Beeks signed a minor-league contract with the Astros on Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.
#6 P
Luis Garcia: Nearing live BP
Mar 7th
Astros manager Joe Espada said Friday that Garcia (elbow) could throw a live batting practice session soon, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
The Astros list Santa (undisclosed) on the roster for their March 14 Spring Breakout game against Nationals prospects, Manny Randhawa of MLB.com reports.
#3 PROS
Jacob Melton: Cleared for Spring Breakout game
Mar 6th
Melton (back) is listed on Houston's roster for its March 14 Spring Breakout game versus Washington prospects, Manny Randhawa of MLB.com reports.
Dubon is expected to serve as the Astros' starting second baseman to begin the 2025 season, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
#1 P
Hunter Brown: Works two innings in spring debut
Mar 3rd
Brown allowed a hit and two walks across two scoreless innings in Friday's Grapefruit League game against St. Louis, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
#5 2B
Isaac Paredes: Could hit second
Mar 3rd
Paredes hit second and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
#1 DH
Jose Altuve: Plan 'right now' is to play LF
Mar 3rd
Astros manager Joe Espada said Monday that the plan "right now" is for Altuve to be the team's primary left fielder Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
#3 P
Spencer Arrighetti: Mixed results in spring starts
Mar 1st
Arrighetti recorded two shutout innings while striking out three and not allowing a baserunner in Saturday's Grapefruit League game.
#6 CF
Pedro Leon: Out with MCL strain
Feb 25th
Astros manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Leon has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left MCL strain, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
#7 P
Brandon Walter: Makes spring debut
Feb 24th
Walter (shoulder) allowed one run on two hits and a walk while striking out one batter over one inning in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Nationals in Grapefruit League action.