Houston Astros

The Houston Astros acquired center fielder Daulton Varsho from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for right-handed starter Spencer Arrighetti. Varsho, a 2024 Gold Glove winner, is expected to strengthen Houston's outfield as they hold a 2 1/2-game lead in the AL West. Arrighetti, currently on the injured list, has a 4.60 ERA in 17 starts this season.

Houston Astros' Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker were absent from the starting lineup due to injuries, while Ronel Blanco is set to return from Tommy John surgery. Peña and Walker face potential short-term absences, and Blanco's return aims to strengthen the team's struggling rotation.

The Atlanta Braves' 2027 MLB schedule was released, featuring a season-opening road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers. The team will play its home opener on April 2 against the Houston Astros, and the season could begin on March 25, the earliest Opening Day in MLB history. The schedule includes a balanced format with home-and-home series against all National League teams and most American League teams, including two series against the Boston Red Sox.

Jose Altuve homered and Nick Allen drove in three runs as the Houston Astros defeated the Washington Nationals 6-3. The Astros scored a three-run fourth inning and held off a Nationals rally in the ninth for their third win in four games.

Trey Mancini returned to major league play for the Los Angeles Angels against the Houston Astros, marking his first game since 2023. He recorded a run-scoring single in his debut. Mancini, a cancer survivor, signed a minor league contract with the Angels in February and previously played for the Orioles, Astros, and Cubs.