Hayden Wesneski

Hayden Wesneski and the Houston Astros avoided arbitration and the righthander is scheduled to make $975K in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Wesneski suffered through an injury-plagued 2025 as he made only six starts for the Astros. He posted a 4.50 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 32 innings. Wesneski has pitched parts of four seasons with the Cubs and Astros and has a career ERA of 4.01. Wesneski continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery and likely won't be ready until midseason.

Hayden Wesneski (elbow) was activated from the injured list by the Houston Astros on Thursday. The move was procedural as the team gets its 40-man roster in order for the offseason.

Fantasy Impact

Wesneski is currently recovering from Tommy John surgery and is expected to be sidelined until at least the middle of the 2026 season.

Hayden Wesneski underwent Tommy John surgery on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Wesneski will be sidelined well into next season. He does not have a clear timetable to return.

The Houston Astros transferred Hayden Wesneski to the 60-day IL on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Wesneski is set to undergo Tommy John surgery this week, so his placement on the 60-day IL comes as no surprise. The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for Brandon Walter.

Hayden Wesneski will undergo Tommy John surgery this week. He will be out for the rest of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Wesneski underwent an MRI last week, where the Astros would decide the path forward after being placed on the IL due to elbow discomfort. Wesneski will miss the rest of the 2025 season and would likely not return until late 2026.