Astros Designate Jake Meyers for Assignment
Houston clears a 40-man roster spot as the outfielder is due to come off the 60-day injured list.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Baseball
The Houston Astros have designated outfielder Jake Meyers for assignment, clearing a spot on the 40-man roster. Meyers, a 2022 World Series champion, is due to come off the 60-day injured list.
Why it matters
The move frees a roster spot for the Astros as they make room for Meyers' return from injury. It also marks the end of a difficult season for the 30-year-old outfielder who spent 10 years in the organization.
Meyers batted .213/.268/.326 with three home runs and 11 RBI across 57 games with Houston in 2026. The designation clears one spot on the 40-man roster ahead of his activation from the 60-day injured list.
The players
Jake Meyers
Jake Meyers is a 30-year-old outfielder and 2022 World Series champion who spent 10 years in the Houston Astros organization.
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Houston, Texas, that won the 2017 and 2022 World Series championships.
The details
Meyers missed a large part of the 2026 season after dealing with an oblique and lower back issue earlier in the year. His season ended in September when he fouled a ball off his kneecap during a Triple-A game, which sent him to the injured list.
Timeline
September 2026: Meyers fouls a ball off his kneecap in a Triple-A game, ending his season.
2026 season: Meyers misses a large chunk of the year with multiple injuries.
November 2, 2026: The Astros designate Meyers for assignment.
Roadmap
Designations for assignment are a standard tool teams use under the 40-man roster limit when injured players return from the 60-day injured list. Meyers' case reflects how clubs balance injury recovery against limited roster space.
The designation opens a 40-man roster spot for Meyers' return from the 60-day IL. Fantasy managers tracking the outfielder should note his .213 batting average and limited 2026 production.
The takeaway
Roster decisions like this one show how clubs manage injured players and limited roster space during the offseason. Readers following the Astros can watch for Meyers' next move, whether it is a claim by another team or a return to the organization.
Further reading
Follow more coverage in the Baseball section for Houston Astros roster news.
