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Astros improve health as playoff race tightens in MLB

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 4:01 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Astros improve health as playoff race tightens in MLB

Summary

The Houston Astros are navigating a challenging 2026 season, currently just one game out of a Wild Card spot and two games behind Seattle in the AL West. Following a series of injuries and early season struggles, the team is starting to regain key players, including a Cy Young candidate. The bullpen's stability, particularly with the return of Josh Hader, is contributing to improved performance. As the trade deadline approaches, the Astros may look to enhance their roster for a stronger postseason push. This weekend, they face the Detroit Tigers amid increased optimism about their playoff prospects.

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By the Numbers

•Astros are one game out of a Wild Card spot.
•Injuries have lessened with key players returning to the lineup.
•The team is beginning to stabilize as the season progresses.
•Josh Hader’s return has strengthened the bullpen.
•Astros are expected to be active at the trade deadline.

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What they're saying

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Astros fans have heard the old saying a thousand times: it’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon. As frustrating as it was to hear early in the season, that saying may be coming to fruition right before our eyes with the 2026 Houston Astros. Think back to where this team was just a couple of months […]
— Yahoo Sports

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