2026 Stats
AVG
.000
HR
0
RBI
0
R
0
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Salazar has seen limited opportunities in the majors, with most of his playing time over the last three seasons taking place in Triple-A with Sugar Land. He's appeared in just 36 major-league games from 2023 to 2025, but he is projected to be the Astros' backup catcher behind Yainer Diaz for 2026 after Victor Caratini inked a two-year deal with the Twins in January. Diaz has played at least 143 regular-season games in each of the last two seasons, but Salazar should see more games this year than the 11 he logged in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Astros in March of 2026.
Receives outright assignment
Salazar cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Analysis
Salazar was designated for assignment Wednesday, but the 30-year-old catcher will remain within the Astros' organization. He could be called upon if Yainer Diaz or Christian Vazquez sustain an injury.
Salazar was designated for assignment Wednesday, but the 30-year-old catcher will remain within the Astros' organization. He could be called upon if Yainer Diaz or Christian Vazquez sustain an injury.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+28%
OPS vs LHP
2026
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| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .851 | 15 | 0 | 3 | .385 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .664 | 33 | 0 | 6 | .240 |
| 2026vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025vs Left | 1.071 | 7 | 0 | 1 | .500 |
| 2025vs Right | .222 | 9 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2024vs Left | .661 | 8 | 0 | 2 | .286 |
| 2024vs Right | .836 | 24 | 0 | 6 | .333 |
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+7%
OPS on Road
2026
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| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024Home | .705 | 28 | 0 | 4 | .261 |
| Since 2024Away | .754 | 20 | 0 | 5 | .333 |
| 2026Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025Home | .585 | 13 | 0 | 1 | .200 |
| 2025Away | .667 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| 2024Home | .795 | 15 | 0 | 3 | .308 |
| 2024Away | .771 | 17 | 0 | 5 | .333 |
Minor League Left/Right Batting Splits (AAA)
Since 2024
+82%
OPS vs RHP
2026
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| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .473 | 124 | 1 | 14 | .147 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .862 | 379 | 12 | 54 | .272 |
| 2026vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025vs Left | .352 | 44 | 1 | 5 | .143 |
| 2025vs Right | .575 | 142 | 4 | 13 | .235 |
| 2024vs Left | .283 | 80 | 0 | 9 | .149 |
| 2024vs Right | .724 | 237 | 8 | 41 | .295 |
Stat Review
How does Cesar Salazar compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
1.00BB Rate
12.5%K Rate
12.5%BABIP
.273ISO
.000AVG
.231OBP
.375SLG
.231OPS
.606wOBA
.298Exit Velocity
82.1 mphHard Hit Rate
9.1%Barrels/PA
0.0%Expected BA
.216Expected SLG
.263Sprint Speed
22.3 ft/secGround Ball %
55.6%Line Drive %
11.1%Fly Ball %
33.3%Advanced Batting Stats
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Moved off 40-man roster
The Astros designated Salazar for assignment Wednesday.
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Fails to make Opening Day roster
Salazar did not make the Astros' Opening Day roster, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Sent back to Triple-A
Houston optioned Salazar to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Recalled from Sugar Land
The Astros recalled Salazar from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Sent to Triple-A
The Astros optioned Salazar to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Primed for No. 2 gig?
According to Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle, the Astros could begin 2026 with Salazar as their backup catcher.
Analysis
The 29-year-old played in 36 games for Houston across the past three seasons, but he could take on a larger role in 2026 with Victor Caratini hitting free agency. It's possible the Astros attempt to sign another catcher to back up Yainer Diaz, but if that doesn't work out, Salazar is positioned for a bigger workload next year.
The 29-year-old played in 36 games for Houston across the past three seasons, but he could take on a larger role in 2026 with Victor Caratini hitting free agency. It's possible the Astros attempt to sign another catcher to back up Yainer Diaz, but if that doesn't work out, Salazar is positioned for a bigger workload next year.