Wagner is the 11th Astros player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. He joins Jeff Bagwell, Iván Rodríguez, Craig Biggio, Randy Johnson, Nolan Ryan, Don Sutton, Nellie Fox, Joe Morgan, Eddie Mathews and Robin Roberts. Former manager Leo Durocher was also inducted. Bagwell and Biggio are the only two that played their entire careers with Houston.

Starting third baseman Isaac Paredes (hamstring) is on the 10-day IL, but general manager Dana Brown said on Sunday that the injury is “a little bit more severe than we projected,” via The Athletic’s Chandler Rome. That could jeopardize Houston’s first-place status if it doesn’t acquire a replacement player by Thursday’s Trade Deadline.

Another day, another player lands on the injured list for the Astros. This time it is left-handed starting pitcher Brandon Walter, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with left elbow inflammation.

The Astros’ desire to add some left-handed balance to their righty-heavy lineup doesn’t mean the team is restricting itself to solely lefty swingers.

Chandler Rome of The Athletic (subscription required) has recently reported that the Astros has shown interest in Minnesota Twins super utility man Willi Castro. More News: Astros Must Improve Offense Following Mariners Acquisition of Josh Naylor

Jose Altuve is a veteran of 15 Major League seasons. Cam Smith is a rookie in his first. But both understand that a 162-game schedule will bring ups and downs.

The latest reporting reveals if the Astros will once again go after Cardinals star Nolan Arenado after pursuit in offseason.

It looked liked Arenado was Houston bound this offseason when the two sides agreed to a trade shortly after the Kyle Tucker deal. However, believing that the Astros were entering a rebuild, Arenado exercised his no trade clause and vetoed the deal.