Astros Add 18th Player to Injured List Amid Crisis

The Houston Astros have placed a league-high 18 players on their injured list, including eight starting pitchers and four infielders, severely impacting their roster depth. Left-handed starter Brandon Walter was added to the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation after a strong performance, further straining the rotation. To address their depleted infield, the Astros claimed infielder Logan Davidson off waivers from the Oakland Athletics and assigned him to Triple-A while designating pitcher Nick Robertson for assignment to clear a roster spot. The team also recalled reliever Nick Hernandez to replace Walter. Key pitchers including Cristian Javier and Luis Garcia are on rehab assignments and could return in the coming weeks. The Astros' ongoing competitiveness will depend on the recovery and reintegration of these injured players.