What happened: The Houston Astros announced a set of roster moves as they manage their roster through the 2026 regular season. The changes adjust Houston's active roster depth heading into the second half of the schedule.

Why it matters: Roster moves shape a contender's day-to-day options, affecting bullpen availability, bench depth, and lineup flexibility over a long season. For a club fighting through the summer stretch, even routine transactions can influence how the Astros

What to watch: Watch how the retooled roster factors into Houston's next series and whether the moves signal further changes ahead.