The Houston Astros, despite holding a lead in the AL West, are grappling with a significant injury crisis that has sidelined several key players. Notably, Yordan Alvarez has been moved to the 60-day injured list due to a procedural setback, while Luis Guillorme joins the ranks of the injured after suffering a right hamstring strain. In light of these challenges, the Astros have promoted infielder Zack Short from the minors, a player with a lackluster major league batting average of .167, who seeks to revive his career in Houston.

This season, injuries like Jeremy Pena's fractured rib have highlighted the Astros' depth issues, yet remarkable resilience has kept them competitive. With over ten contributors on the injured list, management faces pressure to make strategic moves as the trade deadline approaches, potentially acquiring reinforcements to bolster their playoff aspirations.