LF,RF - Houston Astros IL10
- Age 25
- Ohio State
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Dezenzo sprained his elbow while playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. The sprain diagnosis suggests his absence could extend beyond the minimum, though no timetable has been set for his return.
Fantasy Impact
The Astros placed him on the 10-day IL Wednesday.
Zach Dezenzo is expected to open the season on the injured list.
Fantasy Impact
Dezenzo plans to stay at the Astros spring training facility to continue his rehab. He is still unable to hit without issue. He re-aggravated a previous elbow injury during the World Baseball Classic.
Dezenzo's right elbow flared up while playing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, and he won't do any throwing over the next few days. The injury hasn't affected him at the plate, and he remains available as a designated hitter for the Astros' remaining Grapefruit League games.
Fantasy Impact
With Yordan Alvarez set to handle DH duties once the regular season begins, Dezenzo will need to demonstrate he can throw at full distance and velocity before camp ends to have a realistic shot at the Opening Day roster as a backup corner infielder and outfielder.
Zach Dezenzo (elbow/hand) was activated from the injured list by the Houston Astros on Thursday. Dezenzo was on a rehab assignment when the 2025 season ended.
Fantasy Impact
Dezenzo is expected to be healthy for spring training. He will likely compete for a bench role with the Astros ahead of the 2026 season.
Zach Dezenzo resumed his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
After being pulled from his minor league rehab assignment due to a right elbow sprain earlier in the month, Dezenzo went 1-for-4 with a home run in his first game back. He could be activated before the end of the regular season.
