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• Astros' Brice Matthews: Back in big leagues

  09/28/2025 • By RotoWire

  Matthews was called up from Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports. Matthews will return to the major-league roster after being sent down Aug. 26, batting .209 with four home runs, 17 RBI, 12 runs scored and 11 stolen bases over 24 games following his demotion. Matthews will replace Jake Meyers (calf) with the big-league club after Meyers was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.

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• Astros' Brice Matthews: Optioned to Triple-A

  08/26/2025 • By RotoWire

  The Astros optioned Matthews to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Matthews was recalled last week but did not make an appearance during this most recent stint in the majors. He's clearing out to make room on the active roster for the return of Yordan Alvarez (hand).

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• Astros' Brice Matthews: Rejoins big club

  08/21/2025 • By RotoWire

  The Astros recalled Matthews from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports. Matthews is taking the roster spot of the injured Taylor Trammell (neck). The rookie had a .611 OPS and 45 percent strikeout rate during his first stint with the big club and is a candidate to be sent back down soon with Yordan Alvarez (hand) nearing his return from IL.

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• Astros' Brice Matthews: Sent back to Triple-A

  08/01/2025 • By RotoWire

  The Astros optioned Matthews to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Houston's top prospect, Matthews got his first taste of the big leagues in July and slashed .143/.211/.400 with three home runs, eight RBI, five runs scored and a 2:18 BB:K across 40 plate appearances. With Jeremy Pena (ribs) back from the IL and the addition of Carlos Correa, the Astros can let Matthews get more seasoning in the minors.

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• Astros' Brice Matthews: Taking seat again Wednesday

  07/30/2025 • By RotoWire

  Matthews is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals. Since slugging three home runs and driving in seven runs in his first six big-league games, Matthews' production has fallen off considerably. In his last five contests, Matthews has gone just 1-for-15 with nine strikeouts, and his ongoing struggles appear to have resulted in him moving into more of a part-time role. He'll be on the bench Wednesday for the fourth time in six games.

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