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Astros Place Yainer Díaz on 10-Day IL With Left Oblique Strain

Houston turns to Christian Vázquez with César Salazar backing up during a stretch of heavy injuries.

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Apr 24, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz (21) reacts after flying out in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images
Apr 28, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Houston Astros infielder Carlos Correa (1) reacts after striking out in the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Houston’s starting catcher injured his left side during batting practice Monday, and MRI results Tuesday confirmed a strain that led to the injured list move.
  • Manager Joe Espada said Christian Vázquez will take most of the starts at catcher, with César Salazar as the backup.
  • Espada said Díaz will be out “a while” and gave no target date for his return.
  • The Astros made a flurry of Tuesday moves to cover depth, recalling Jason Alexander and Zach Dezenzo, reinstating Nick Allen, optioning Ryan Weiss, and designating Dustin Harris for assignment.
  • The loss comes as Díaz was off to a slow start at .248 with two home runs in 26 games, adding pressure to a roster already carrying many injured regulars and starting pitchers.