Hunter Brown

Hunter Brown allowed one earned run on one hit and two walks while striking out eight over six innings in Tuesday’s win over the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Brown continues to keep opposing batters off center to begin the season, recording at least eight strikeouts in each of his first two starts. The right-hander remains a top-tier SP1 option while benefiting from a productive Houston lineup to begin the season for fantasy managers.

Hunter Brown battled his command but still managed to keep the Angels off the board in Thursday's loss.

Fantasy Impact

Brown allowed zero earned runs on four hits and four walks while striking out nine over 4 2/3 innings in Thursday's loss to the Angels. The right-hander will lead a revamped Houston rotation for manager Joe Espada in 2026 after an impressive 2025 campaign in which he posted a 1.03 WHIP and 2.43 ERA over 31 starts (12-9, 206 strikeouts) last season.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed on Wednesday that Hunter Brown will be the club's opening day starter.

Fantasy Impact

Brown will make his first career Opening Day start after Framber Valdez, who joined the Detroit Tigers this offseason, handled the assignment the previous four years for Houston. Brown posted a stellar 2.43 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with 206 strikeouts across 185.1 innings last season. The Astros open the season March 26 against the Los Angeles Angels.

Hunter Brown and the Houston Astros avoided arbitration and the ace righthander will make $5.71 million in 2026.

Fantasy Impact

Brown enjoyed a breakout season in 2025 and finished third in the American League in the Cy Young voting after going 12-9 with a 2.43 ERA in 31 starts. The 27-year-old ace struck out 206 batters in 185.1 innings and limited opponents to a .201 batting average. Brown has improved his numbers every season since his first full year in the big leagues in 2023 and, if he continues on that trajectory, a Cy Young Award could be in his future. He'll serve as the ace for the Astros in 2026.

Hunter Brown allowed four earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings in Wednesday's loss to the Athletics.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s performance, Brown holds a 2.43 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with 12 wins and 10 losses across 31 starts this season. Brown is not slated to make another start before the end of the regular season.