Jake Meyers Fantasy Stats

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (back) was scratched from the starting lineup ahead of Friday's Grapefruit League game versus the Washington Nationals. It's early in camp, so teams are going to play it safe even with minor issues. It sounds like Meyers is dealing with back spasms, so he should be considered day-to-day. This injury shouldn't be something that impacts his status for Opening Day. Meyers is looking to build off his breakout campaign in 2025. He slashed .292/.354/.373 with three home runs, 24 RBI, and 16 steals in 104 games with the Astros last season. Kellen Strahm figures to see more time in center field until Meyers is ready to return.

The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Katie Woo report that Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers is drawing some trade interest this offseason after coming off a modest offensive breakout in 2025. The Astros are open to moving him for a controllable major-league starter, according to people briefed on their talks. Meyers is projected to earn $3.5 million in the first of his two years remaining of club control, and the interest in him has been considerable. The 29-year-old has a great glove, but Houston could be skeptical of him repeating his offensive performance in 2025, in which he slashed .292/.354/.373 with only three homers, 24 RBI, 53 runs, and 16 steals in 343 at-bats. He played in only 104 games due to right-calf issues. In almost 1,200 prior plate appearances before this year, Meyers hit only .228 with a .662 OPS. The Phillies, Mets, Rays, Orioles, Diamondbacks, and Royals are among the teams looking for upgrades in center field.

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (calf) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Meyers was scratched from Friday's contest due to right calf soreness. He wasn't feeling any better on Saturday, so the team has decided to place him on the shelf. Meyers would be eligible to return to action if the Astros make the ALDS, assuming they make the postseason at all. He'll finish his season with a .292/.354/.373 slash line with three home runs, 24 RBI, and 16 steals. In a corresponding move, Brice Matthews has been recalled to take over the active roster spot.

Houston Astros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that Jake Meyers (calf) could return from the 10-day injured list "in another week or so," Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. Meyers has been on the shelf nursing a calf injury since July 11, but once he's activated, he should take over center field duty for the Astros upon his return. The Astros' center field position has been a revolving door, with Jacob Melton, Mauricio Dub n, and Chas McCormick filling in for Meyers' absence from the lineup. In his first three games in Triple-A with the Sugar Land Cowboys, Meyers has gone 1-for-9 with two walks. On the season, Meyers is slashing .308/.369/.405 with three home runs, 21 RBI, 14 stolen bases, and 47 runs scored in 289 at-bats.

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (calf) will start a minor-league rehab assignment on Wednesday with Triple-A Sugar Land, according to manager Joe Espada. Meyers could rejoin the big-league roster this weekend or early next week if everything goes well on the farm this week. The 29-year-old right-handed-hitting outfielder has been sidelined since just before the All-Star break due to a calf strain, but he should be able to rejoin the first-place Astros soon. Although the former 13th-rounder doesn't have much power to speak of (three homers this year), he has hit a career-best .308 (89-for-289) this year with 21 RBI, 47 runs scored and a career-high 14 stolen bases in 89 games played. When he's activated from the IL, Meyers should return to regular playing time in center field for the 'Stros to close out the 2025 season.

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (calf) is progressing well and is now sprinting, hitting, and engaging in outfield work. The Astros want to increase the volume and intensity of his activities before he advances to live at-bats, according to MLB.com. Meyers hit the 10-day injured list on July 11, but encouragingly enough, is now ramping up his baseball activity. Meyers is slashing .308/.369/.405 with three home runs, 47 runs scored, 21 RBI, and 14 stolen bases in 322 plate appearances. Meyers is enjoying a breakout campaign for his standards, as his career slash line through five MLB seasons is .245/.308/.378. He brings a lot of value in the outfield as well, ranking in the 98th percentile in range (OAA). The Astros are currently half a game up in the AL West standings and will be looking for all reinforcements down the stretch to help them win a division title. At this time, Meyers can stay on the waiver wire, and at best, is a deep league streamer from a fantasy perspective.

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (calf) will continue to rehab in Houston, but is still expected to be out until sometime in early-to-mid August. The 29-year-old suffered a calf strain that's kept him out since July 9, which has put his career year on hold for now. The right-handed slugger was slashing .308/.369/.405 with three home runs and 14 stolen bases prior to the injury, good for a .342 wOBA and 120 wRC+. Hitting so well, he was batting in the two-hole for the Astros and saw his run-scoring production tick up while he was there, so if he can get rolling when he returns, Meyers could be a viable fantasy bench option who can help with batting average, runs, and stolen bases.

Astros General Manager Dana Brown reported on the team's pregame radio show that outfielder Jake Meyers (calf) will miss more than three weeks because of his calf injury. Meyers was placed on the 10-day injured list on July 11 with a right calf strain after it tightened up before a July 9 game against the Guardians. The 29-year-old was enjoying a breakout season before the injury, slashing .308/.369/.405 with three home runs across 89 games. He is now targeting an August return and will aim to recapture his early-season form for a surging Astros team.

The Houston Astros placed outfielder Jake Meyers (calf) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to July 10) on Friday with a right-calf strain and recalled infield prospect Brice Matthews from the minors in a corresponding move, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart. Infielder/outfielder Zach Dezenzo (hand) was also moved to the 60-day IL. Meyers aggravated his right calf injury in his return to action on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians and will now be out through next week's All-Star break. It remains to be seen if the 29-year-old center fielder will be ready to return for the start of the second half of the season on July 18. Despite a lack of power (three homers), the former 13th-rounder has hit a strong .308 (89-for-289) with 21 RBI, 47 runs and 14 steals in 2025. Taylor Trammell is starting in center on Friday, but Kenedy Corona could also factor in with Meyers on the shelf.

Houston Astros outfielder Jake Meyers (calf) was taken out of Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians with right calf tightness. The 29-year-old returned to the lineup on Wednesday after missing the last two games with calf soreness. He re-aggravated the same calf injury while running to the outfield before the game started. Meyers was helped off the field. Having two calf injuries to the same calf in four days usually means that the Astros brought him back too soon and he may end up on the injured list. The severity of the calf injury is unknown and Meyers remains day-to-day. Kenedy Corona and Taylor Trammell would likely see an increase in playing time if Meyers were to miss any time.