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Astros release Jake Meyers after injury-plagued 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 1:06 AM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Astros release Jake Meyers after injury-plagued 2026 season

Summary

The Houston Astros have removed Jake Meyers from their 40-man roster, allowing the outfielder to become a free agent as of November 3, 2026. Meyers, 30, faced significant injury challenges during the 2026 season, including a Grade 2 oblique strain and lower back issues, which limited his performance. Despite this, he was an integral part of the team from 2023 to 2025 and a member of the 2022 World Series-winning squad. The Astros' outfield is currently lacking depth, and they will need to evaluate younger players and potential trades to fill the gap left by Meyers.

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•Meyers was drafted by the Astros in 2017 and debuted in 2021.
•He had a.580 OPS in 2026 before injuries sidelined him.
•The Astros' outfield ranked 29th in OPS during the season.
•Houston has younger options like Lucas Spence and Brice Matthews for 2027.
•Meyers was a Gold Glove finalist in 2024 and contributed to the 2022 World Series win.

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