Astros call up outfielder Teoscar Hernandez

In five-plus minor league seasons, Teoscar Hernandez Hernandez has a .269 average, 74 homers, 299 RBIs and a .784 OPS.

Astros rookie Brady Rodgers didn't make it out of the second inning as the Astros lost their season finale.

Record: 84-78

Collin McHugh finished his season with a solid start. He pitched 7.2 innings and allowed only three hits as the bullpen finished up the shutout in the penultimate game of the season.


Record: 84-77

Brad Peacock allowed seven runs, five earned, and lasted only 4 2/3 innings in the team's first game since it was eliminated from postseason contention.


Record: 83-77

Doug Fister didn't make it out of the second inning as the Mariners dealt the Astros a blowout loss in the final home game of the season.


Record: 83-76

Alex Bregman made a surprise return and helped out as a pinch hitter in the club's win against the Mariners.


Record: 83-75

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) hops up on a pitch inside in the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Monday, Sept. 26, 2016 in Houston.


Record: 82-75

Astros 4, Angels 1

Astros rookie Joe Musgrove matched a season-best by going seven innings to lead his team to a key win as it approaches the final week of the regular season.

Record: 82-74

Mariners 7, Astros 3

Doug Fister gave up seven earned runs - including four in the fourth inning that he didn't make it out of - in a crucial loss for the Astros' playoff hopes.


Record: 78-71

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) bites his jersey during the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016 in Houston.

Houston Astros Jake Marisnick (6) reacts after striking out during the third inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Monday, Sept. 12, 2016 in Houston.

Cubs 9, Astros 5


Mike Fiers coughed up seven runs in just 2 1/3 innings in a dismal series-finale loss for the Astros.

Record: 75-68

Astros 2, Cubs 1

Cubs 2, Astros 0

Doug Fister has another shaky, abbreviated start as the Astros see their three-game winning streak end.

Marwin Gonzalez's three-run homer stakes the Astros to a lead they don't relinquish in winning their third straight game.

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman hits a two-run home run off Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Jeff Manship during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Astros 7, Rangers 6

The Astros got home runs from George Springer and Evan Gattis, then the bullpen held on to the lead to avoid a sweep at the hand of the Rangers.


Record: 72-64

Rangers 12, Astros 4

The Rangers' one-sided rivalry against the Astros goes to 13-2 on the season as the Rangers put up double digits against the Astros for the second straight game.


Record: 71-64

Rangers 10, Astros 8

Doug Fister lasted 3 2/3 innings and gave up seven earned runs in a series-opening loss to the Rangers.


Record: 71-63

The Astros rallied for three runs in the eighth inning, including a pair of two-out triples from Jose Altuve and George Springer, to sweep Oakland.

Houston Astros Colby Rasmus (28) celebrates his home run with Jose Altuve (27) during the second inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016 in Houston.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Joe Musgrove (59) pitches during the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Monday, Aug. 29, 2016, in Houston.

Rays 10, Astros 4

Astros pitchers gave up 15 hits as Tampa Bay avoided a series sweep and the Astros fell three games back of the Baltimore Orioles for the second AL wild card spot.


Record: 68-62

Astros 6, Rays 2

Although his strikeout count wasn't high, Dallas Keuchel dominated the Rays over seven innings. He only allowed two runs while giving up nine hits in the Astros' win.


Record: 68-61

Astros 5, Rays 4

Back-to-back homers by Carlos Correa and Evan Gattis bailed out the Astros as they walked off on the Rays.


Record: 67-61

Astros 5, Pirates 4

The Astros tagged Pittsburgh ace Gerritt Cole for five runs in five innings as Houston finished off a 5-2 road trip.


Record: 66-61

Houston Astros' Joe Musgrove pitches to Pittsburgh Pirates' Andrew McCutchen during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)

Houston Astros' Teoscar Hernandez is congratulated by A.J. Reed after hitting a two run home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh, Monday, Aug. 22, 2016. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)

Astros 5, Orioles 3

Dallas Keuchel went eight innings, giving up two runs off five hits and a walk. He struck out seven in the Astros' win against the Orioles in the series finale.


Record: 64-60

Astros 12, Orioles 2

Alex Bregman had three hits, including a homer in the first inning, along with three RBIs in the Astros' dominant win over the Orioles.


Record: 63-60

Astros 15, Orioles 8

Jose Altuve had three hits, including a homer and 5 RBIs in the Astros' dominant victory over the Orioles.


Record: 62-60

Orioles 13, Astros 5

Astros rookie Joe Musgrove gave up 11 hits and eight earned runs in 5 1/3 innings pitched in a brutal loss in Baltimore.


Record: 61-60

Starter Doug Fister didn't make it past the fourth inning as the Astros were swept by the Cardinals and dropped a series for the fourth time in five tries in August.

Jose Altuve notched his 1,000th career hit, but it wasn't enough as the Cardinals stormed back to take the series opener.

Mike Fiers gave up back-to-back homers in a disastrous fifth inning to give the Blue Jays an easy Sunday win and a series victory.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Collin McHugh throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

Astros 5, Blue Jays 3


Teoscar Hernandez crushed a solo homer for his first major league hit in his debut. Joe Musgrove also garnered his first MLB win.


Record: 61-55

Astros 10, Twins 2


Carlos Correa hit his third homer in as many games and the Astros continued to pour it on the Twins as they capped the doubleheader having scored 25 runs.


Record: 60-55

Astros 15, Twins 7


Jose Altuve cranked out four hits for the second straight game as the Astros had a season-high 19 in taking their doubleheader opener.


Record: 59-55

A poor defensive game from Carlos Gomez and an Astros offense gone missing cost the Astros in the series opener against the Twins.

Record 57-55

The Astros rallied to tie the game in the ninth inning, but the Rangers' bats kept attacking and scratched across two runs in the 11th to win the series in Houston.


Record 57-54

Jonathan Lucroy belted two solo homers and Carlos Beltran knocked in the go-ahead run as the Rangers' deadline acquisitions made the difference in the Astros' loss.




Record 57-53

Dallas Keuchel put together a dominant performance against the Rangers. He had seven strikeouts and allowed only three hits in a complete-game shutout.




Record 57-52

Despite a strong start from Mike Fiers, the Astros failed to muster more than one run for the third consecutive game.




Record 56-52

Collin McHugh gave up three solo homers and the Astros' bats weren't able to pick him up in the team's fifth loss in six games.




Record 56-51

Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro (15) checks on starting pitcher Lance McCullers (43) as the rest of the infield came in during the fifth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, in Houston.

Jose Altuve finishes with flair, scoring on Carlos Correa's double to give the Astros a win in the 14th.

The Tigers scored six runs in the first inning off Dallas Keuchel as the Astros experience their first three-game losing streak in 10 weeks.


Record 55-49

Will Harris did not cover the bag quickly enough on a Jose Iglesias grounder and the Tigers won at Comerica Park.


Record 55-48

Collin McHugh lasted only 1 2/3 innings and gave up eight runs and 10 hits. The Astros bullpen gave up 6 more runs the rest of the way.


Record 55-47

Lance McCullers pitched another gem, striking out 10 Yankees batters in a dominant performance at Minute Maid Park.


Record 55-46

Houston Astros starting pitcher Doug Fister (58) pitches during the first inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, July 26, 2016, in Houston.

Alex Bregman made his big-league debut and narrowly missed a grand slam as the Astros' bats go cold in a loss.

Jose Altuve homered in the first and second innings and drove in six runs as the Astros ripped Angels starter Tim Lincecum.

Record: 54-44

With Jason Castro out of the lineup, Evan Gattis anchored a dominant Astros win with two homers and four RBI's.

Record: 53-44

Lance McCullers provided eight scoreless innings in the Astros' victory. Three of McCullers' 10 strikeouts came from Mike Trout.

Record: 52-44

Doug Fister threw seven shutout innings, striking out five as the Astros closed out the road trip with a win in Oakland.

Record: 51-44

Jose Altuve's four-hit performance and Dallas Keuchel's gem on the mound were for naught as the Astros fell in extra innings.

Record: 50-44

Mike Fiers gave up six earned runs, five hits and walked three in 3 2/3 innings in the series opener against the Athletics.

Record: 50-43

Jose Altuve drove in three, Carlos Gomez drove in four and Collin McHugh tossed six scoreless innings at Safeco Field.

Record: 50-42

Despite a solid outing from Lance McCullers, the Astros were held scoreless against Hisashi Iwakuma and the Mariners.

Record: 49-42

George Springer kicked off the second half of the Astros season with a leadoff homer against the Mariners.

Record: 49-41

Evan Gattis delivered a game-tying RBI single in the bottom the ninth, then Carlos Correa hit a ground ball that scored the game-winning run when Oakland's throw to first was wide of the bag.

Record: 48-41

Lance McCullers only lasted four innings and the Astros' ninth-inning rally fell short against Kendall Graveman and the Athletics.

Record: 47-41

Luis Valbuena's three-run blast in the bottom of the ninth erased a horrifying top of the inning by the Astros bullpen.

Record: 47-40

Rich Hill allowed only four hits and a run while striking out 10 in his dominant performance against the Astros.

Record: 46-40

Houston Astros designated hitter Evan Gattis (11) celebrates his home run with George Springer (4) during the second inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday, July 6, 2016, in Houston.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) pitches during the first inning of an MLB baseball game.

Lance McCullers struck out 10 in seven strong innings and George Springer homered to give the Astros a win on the Fourth of July.

Poor run support continued to work against Collin McHugh as the Astros dropped the rubber game to the White Sox.


Record: 43-39

Doug Fister had his shortest outing since his first start of the season, and Chris Sale lasted until the 8th inning in the Astros' loss.


Record: 43-38

Mike Fiers pitched six shutout innings in the Astros' victory in the series opener.


Record: 43-37

Luis Valbuena and Carlos Correa had two RBIs apiece in the Astros' win.


Record: 42-37

Carlos Correa's first-inning, three-run homer set the tone for the Astros against Tim Lincecum and the Angels.


Record: 41-37

ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 27: Luis Valbuena #18 of the Houston Astros flips his bat after a single in the first inning of the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 27, 2016 in Anaheim, California.

The Royals snapped the Astros' seven-game losing streak by scoring five runs in the seventh inning, including a pair of home runs off Houston starter Doug Fister.

Record: 39-38

Jose Altuve finished the night a triple shy of the cycle, as the Astros routed the Royals with 13 runs for the second time in as many days.


Record: 39-36

George Springer had a triple and a grand slam, his third on the season, to power the Astros' first inning and provide Dallas Keuchel with plenty of run support.


Record: 38-36

RBIs by Jose Altuve, Carlos Correa and a big RBI triple by Marwin Gonzalez brought the Astros above .500 for the first time since Opening Day.


Record: 37-36

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) tries to get away from Luis Valbuena, as they celebrate after Correa's two-run walk off single to win the game during the ninth inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, June 21, 2016, in Houston.

Houston Astros Jose Altuve (27) celebrates his home run with Colby Rasmus during the fourth inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park, Monday, June 20, 2016, in Houston.

Mike Fiers and Chris Devenski teamed up to shut out the Reds and give the Astros a series victory on Father's Day.

Record: 34-36

Three consecutive one-out singles from Jason Castro, Colby Rasmus and George Springer propelled the Astros to victory in extra innings.


Record: 33-36

The Astros left 14 runners stranded against one of the worst pitching staffs in the league. Carlos Gomez was a bright spot with a three-hit game and a RBI.


Record: 32-36

Collin McHugh had a solid outing as big at-bats by George Springer and Carlos Gomez powered the Astros over the Cardinals.


Record: 32-35

Starter Doug Fister #58 of the Houston Astros pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at

The Astros were shut out and limited to just two hits as Dallas Keuchel endured one bad inning that blew up and led to the Astros' losing the series at Tampa Bay.


Record: 30-35

An impressive outing by Mike Fiers and another home run from Carlos Gomez helped the Astros take down the Rays.


Record: 30-34

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Hank Conger (24) tags out Houston Astros' George Springer at home plate after Springer tried to score from second on a single by Jose Altuve during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 10, 2016, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Rangers 5, Astros 3

Starter Collin McHugh couldn't hold an early lead as the Rangers scored five of the game's final six runs to take three of four in the series.

Astros 3, Rangers 1

George Springer homered, Jose Altuve drove in the game-winning RBI and Doug Fister had another efficient outing as the Astros snapped a 12-game losing streak in Arlington.

Record: 29-32

Rangers 4, Astros 3

Ian Desmond's homer off of Dallas Keuchel in the eighth inning was enough to send the Rangers over the Astros.

Record: 28-32

Rangers 6, Astros 5

Rougned Odor smacked a two-out double against Ken Giles to send the Rangers to a walk-off win against the Astros.

Record: 28-31

Astros 5, Athletics 2

Carlos Gomez delivered a home run and a double to lift the Astros to their 11th win in the past 13 games.

Record: 28-30

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer solidifies win for Astros with a walk off home run.

Rangers 9, Astros 2

The Astros lose their fourth straight game and get swept by the Rangers as Dallas Keuchel gives up 7 runs in 6 innings.

Rangers 2, Astros 1

Mike Fiers turned in a quality start, but got little in the way of run support as the Astros scored just one run for the third consecutive game.

Rangers 2, Astros 1

Very little run support wasted Lance McCullers' second start of the season. The Astros' lone run came in the ninth inning.

White Sox 2, Astros 1

Collin McHugh had one of his best outings of the season, but it was not enough. Chris Sale shut down the Astros offense.

Record: 17-25

Astros 5, White Sox 3

Doug Fister had a solid outing, Jason Castro and Colby Rasmus slapped solo dingers, and Tony Kemp had an impressive first MLB start as the Astros claimed their first road series of the season.


Record: 17-24

Tyler White #13 of the Houston Astros hits a one run home run against the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning.

May 15: Red Sox 10, Astros 9

The Astros made several miscues in the outfield that led to a come-from-behind Red Sox victory.

Record: 15-24

May 14: Red Sox 6, Astros 5 (11)

David Ortiz tripled in the ninth inning to tie the game, then doubled in the 11th to win it for the Red Sox

Record: 15-23

May 13: Astros 7, Red Sox 6

George Springer had his best offensive day to date in Lance McCullers' return to the Astros rotation.

Record: 15-22

May 12: Red Sox 11, Astros 1

Keuchel gave up eight runs in one of his more dismal starts in the MLB. He was outdueled by Boston's David Price.

Record: 14-22

May 11: Astros 5, Indians 3 (16 innings)

Marwin Gonzalez's walk-off, two-run home run sent the Astros over the Indians in the bottom of the 16th inning.

Record: 14-21

Houston Astros starting pitcher Chris Devenski (47) pitches to Cleveland Indians in the first inning. Game two of a three-game series between Houston Astros and Cleveland Indians on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, in Houston. Astros lead the series 1-0.

Houston Astros third baseman Luis Valbuena (18) smiles as he scored a run on Jose Altuve's RBI double during the third inning of an MLB baseball game.

May 8: Astros 5, Mariners 1

Luis Valbuena delivered one of several key two-out hits and Collin McHugh gave up just one run in seven innings as the Astros picked up their fourth win in the last six games.

Record: 12-20

May 7: Mariners 3, Astros 2 (10 innings)

Robinson Cano went deep on Tony Sipp in the 10th inning to seal a win for the Mariners.

Record: 11-20

May 6: Astros 6, Mariners 3

Marwin Gonzalez, Carlos Correa and Colby Rasmus each drove in two runs to even up the series 1-1.

Record: 11-19

May 5: Mariners 6, Astros 3

A bases-clearing, three-RBI double by Robinson Cano in the top of the ninth inning sealed the deal for the Mariners at Minute Maid Park.

Record: 10-19

May 4: Astros 16, Twins 4

The Astros came alive in a bombardment of the Minnesota Twins.

Record: 10-18

May 3: Astros 6, Twins 4

Houston Astros starting pitcher Collin McHugh had a stretch where he retired seven straight Twins.

Record: 9-18

May 2: Twins 6, Astros 2

Houston Astros starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel (60) home win streak comes to an end.

Record: 8-18

May 1: Astros 2, Athletics 1

Doug Fister had a solid outing and Luke Gregerson finished it off with a save. The Astros offense only had two hits but it was enough to earn the win.

Record: 8-17

April 30: Athletics 2, Astros 0

Chris Devenski's first major-league start was impressive, but the Astros offense offered no run support whatsoever.

Record: 7-17

April 29: Athletics 7, Astros 4

Ken Giles' poor eighth inning helped lead to a walk-off homer against Pat Neshek by Yonder Alonso.

Record: 7-16

April 27: Astros 7, Mariners 4

Jose Altuve led the charge with three extra-base hits to prevent the Astros from being swept in Seattle.

Record: 7-15

April 26: Mariners 11, Astros 1

Dallas Keuchel was charged for five earned runs over six innings, it only got worse after he exited.

Record: 6-15

April 25: Mariners 3, Astros 2

Doug Fister took the loss and the Astros only managed two runs of support in the first game of the series.

Record: 6-14

April 24: Red Sox 7, Astros 5 (12 innings)

A two-run homer from Colby Rasmus tied up the game at 5 and gave the Astros a chance to take back the game. However, things unraveled in the 12th inning for the Astros.

6-13

April 23: Astros 8, Red Sox 3

A grand slam by Colby Rasmus and a solid outing by Mike Fiers plugged a four-game losing streak for the Astros.

Record: 6-12

April 22: Red Sox 6, Astros 2

Offensively, the Astros could not get much going against the knuckleballer Steven Wright. McHugh also had a lackluster outing.

5-12

April 21: Rangers 7, Astros 4

The Astros went to their ace Dallas Keuchel to avoid the sweep, but he gave up a career-high tying 13 hits in the loss.

5-11

April 20: Rangers 2, Astros 1

Tyler White's solo homer was not enough against Cole Hamels and the Rangers. Although it was not for lack of offensive opportunites, the Astros have left 15 runners on base in the last two games.

5-10

April 19: Rangers 7, Astros 5

Marwin Gonzalez steals third base but isn't enough to secure the victory.

5-9

April 17: Astros 5, Tigers 4

Jose Altuve drove in three runs, including a home run to lead off the bottom of the first inning to give the Astros their first series win of the season.

Record: 5-8

April 16: Tigers 5, Astros 3

George Springer and Tyler White went deep, but Justin Verlander persevered in the Tigers' victory over the Astros.

Record: 4-8

April 15: Astros 1, Tigers 0

Dallas Keuchel pitched eight shutout innings to lead the Astros to a much-needed victory at home.

Record: 4-7

April 14: Royals 6, Astros 2

Astros drop their third straight game to the World champion Royals.

Record: 3-7

Astros drop back to back games to the Royals.

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) reacts after striking out during the eighth inning of an MLB game at Minute Maid Park, Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in Houston.

Collin McHugh bounced back from his subpar season debut. The Astros offense also came alive to thrash the defending world champs.
Record: 3-4

Despite recording eight strikeouts, Dallas Keuchel struggled. He issued six walks and allowed the Brewers to score three runs in the first four innings - enough to send the Astros to another series loss on the road.
Record: 2-4

Colby Rasmus had two homers and Tyler White added another to send the Astros over the Brewers. Doug Fister posted a good outing in his Astros debut.
Record: 2-3

Chris Carter warmly greeted his former squad with a solo shot in the first inning. The pitching was the concern in this game as Scott Feldman gave up four runs in four innings and did not take the mound in the fifth.
Record: 1-3

Pitching struggled against the Yankees again. A three-run homer by Mark Teixeira off of Ken Giles sealed the deal in New York.
Record: 1-2

The Astros' pitching was hammered during an ugly loss in the Bronx.
Record: 1-1

Carlos Correa homered, scored twice and drive in a pair of runs in his first Opening Day start as the Astros rallied from an early deficit. 
Record: 1-0