One of the largest issues plaguing the Houston Astros is their injury bug. Despite leading the AL West, the Astros have seen multiple starters in the rotation and in the lineup go down with an injury.
Amid all of their injuries, the Astros announced a roster move to add a journeyman infielder who’s spent time with the Boston Red Sox, the New York Mets, and the Atlanta Braves.
We have made the following roster moves: pic.twitter.com/SKNuxgTJ8u
— Houston Astros (@astros) July 2, 2025
Houston is selecting Zack Short and bringing him up to the Major Leagues, as Luis Guillorme is going on the injured list with a right hamstring strain. Also, as part of the announcement, Yordan Alvarez was transferred to the 60-day injured list, though it’s strictly procedural after his setback to begin July.
As the Astros are trying to get healthy, Short gets another crack in the Major Leagues. In his big league career, Short is batting .167 with a .556 OPS. He’s struggled offensively in his career and is looking to bounce back on the Astros after hitting .211 in the Minor Leagues in 2025.
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This move comes amid a slew of injuries for the Astros, including the tough fractured rib injury to Jeremy Pena amid his incredible season. Houston’s dealing with a ton of injuries at the halfway point of the season, but they are still winning games.
They have a firm lead in the AL West and are in position to make a postseason push once again. But, all of the injuries they’re dealing with could cause the Astros to make a move at the trade deadline.
Houston has struggled with injuries so far this season, and this blow isn’t a major one, but it emphasizes how much of an issue it’s been this year. They have well over ten Major League contributors on the injured list, and can’t seem to catch a break.
Guillorme is the latest injury in an injury-riddled season for the Astros. With the trade deadline looming, these injuries might force general manager Dana Browns’ hand in acquiring a player or two at the trade deadline.
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