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Jose Altuve opts out of 2026 World Baseball Classic at Astros' request
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Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve will not participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic for Venezuela, following a request from his club. The decision stems from concerns over a previous injury sustained during the 2023 tournament. Altuve expressed a desire to play but acknowledged the matter was out of his hands.
The Houston Astros have optioned right-hander Spencer Arrighetti to their Triple-A affiliate in Sugar Land, the club announced on Monday. This move means Arrighetti will not be part of the Opening Day roster. The team plans to use Lance McCullers Jr. in the fifth rotation spot to start the season.
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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker overturned a strike-three call via ABS challenge and hit a home run on the next pitch during Sunday's 3-2 spring training win over the Houston Astros. The moment came in the third inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Carlos Correa, a former teammate and admirer of Carlos Beltrán, expressed pride in the Puerto Rican outfielder's recent induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Speaking at the Houston Astros' FanFest, Correa reflected on Beltrán's influence and shared his vision for the team's 2026 season. He emphasized routines to combat injuries that plagued the Astros in 2025.
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The Houston Astros have bolstered their pitching staff with the addition of Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai, marking the likely final move in their offseason overhaul. Despite the probable loss of Framber Valdez to free agency, the team has added three starting pitchers and built significant depth to address last season's injury woes. Manager Joe Espada expressed excitement about the group's potential to ease pressure on the bullpen.