Brandon Walter

The Astros have placed left-hander Brandon Walter on the 60-day injured list as he continues to recover from September 2025 Tommy John surgery.

Fantasy Impact

Walter will certainly miss at least the 2027 season, but there's a chance he could be ready to begin the 2027 season or return shortly thereafter. The 29-year-old posted a 3.35 ERA in nine starts with the Astros in 2025, as well as a dominant 2.08 ERA in 11 outings (seven starts) with Triple-A Sugar Land a season ago.

The Houston Astros activated Brandon Walter (elbow) from the 60-day injured list on Thursday. This was noted as a procedural move as the Astros begin to set their 40-man roster for the offseason.

Fantasy Impact

Walter is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery and is expected to miss the entire 2026 season.

Brandon Walter underwent ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery on his left elbow on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Walter will rehab all offseason. He does not have a clear timetable to return.

Brandon Walter will undergo surgery on his left elbow this week.

Fantasy Impact

Walter, who has been on the injured list since July 25 with left elbow inflammation, has opted to undergo surgery. The specific type of procedure is currently unclear, but it could affect his availability for the start of the 2026 season.

The Astros transferred LHP Brandon Walter to the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

The move opens a roster spot for Houston. It opens a spot for the recently signed Craig Kimbrel.