60-Day IL
Injury Elbow
Est. Return 8/1/2026
2026 Stats
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2026 Fantasy Outlook
Blanco experienced a breakout with the Astros in 2024 and was just starting to get on a roll in 2025 before undergoing internal brace and flexor tendon surgery on his pitching arm in early June. The operation will sideline the 32-year-old for most, if not all, of the 2026 campaign, leaving him as an easy pass in redraft leagues. Blanco was due for some level of ERA regression in 2025 after a .220 BABIP in 2024, and while his ERA did indeed jump from 2.80 to 4.10, his xERA dropped from 3.94 to 3.19. The right-hander's control and home run issues leave him vulnerable, but the opposition has hit only .195/.276/.360 off him the last two years because he induces a lot of weak contact. Houston should find a spot for him in its rotation when health allows. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $802,700 contract with the Astros in March of 2026.
Nearing rehab assignment
Blanco (elbow) tossed 42 pitches in a simulated game Saturday and will soon start a rehab assignment in the rookie-level Florida Complex League, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Analysis
Blanco has been sidelined all season while continuing his recovery from last June's Tommy John surgery with an internal brace. The right-hander has been throwing bullpen sessions for a few months and progressed to facing live hitters in late May. Blanco now appears ready to return to game action in the FCL, though he isn't expected to be ready to pitch for the Astros until after the All-Star break.
Blanco has been sidelined all season while continuing his recovery from last June's Tommy John surgery with an internal brace. The right-hander has been throwing bullpen sessions for a few months and progressed to facing live hitters in late May. Blanco now appears ready to return to game action in the FCL, though he isn't expected to be ready to pitch for the Astros until after the All-Star break.
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Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2024
-4%
BAA vs RHP
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| BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .198 | 94 | 47 | 75 | 20 | |||
| Since 2024vs Right | .191 | 120 | 41 | 76 | 9 | |||
| 2026vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2026vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2025vs Left | .232 | 12 | 11 | 16 | 6 | |||
| 2025vs Right | .196 | 36 | 9 | 21 | 1 | |||
| 2024vs Left | .191 | 82 | 36 | 59 | 14 | |||
| 2024vs Right | .190 | 84 | 32 | 55 | 8 | |||
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| Since 2024Home | 3.08 | 1.03 | 117.0 | 9.7 | 3.6 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | 3.10 | 1.21 | 98.2 | 8.0 | 3.7 | ||||
| 2026Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2026Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2025Home | 2.73 | 0.81 | 29.2 | 10.0 | 2.7 | ||||
| 2025Away | 6.27 | 1.77 | 18.2 | 7.2 | 5.3 | ||||
| 2024Home | 3.19 | 1.10 | 87.1 | 9.6 | 3.9 | ||||
| 2024Away | 2.36 | 1.08 | 80.0 | 8.2 | 3.4 | ||||
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Blanco probably wouldn't have made the Astros' Opening Day rotation last year had the club not been dealing with multiple injuries to its starters. He did crack the rotation, though, and shocked everyone by tossing a no-hitter in his first start of the season. That set the stage for an impressive first full season in the big leagues for the 31-year-old, as Blanco finished fourth in baseball with a 2.80 ERA and tops in the game in holding the opposition to a .188 average. Blanco did have luck on his side, as an xERA of 3.97 and .220 BABIP can attest. That said, his slider was one of the best pitches in baseball and his changeup and curveball had a whiff rate of over 33 percent, as well. Some level of regression for Blanco in 2025 is likely, but he should be a capable fantasy starter again.
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Progresses to live batting practice
The Astros announced Friday that Blanco (elbow) has resumed facing live hitters, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Throwing side sessions in Florida
The Astros announced Monday that Blanco (elbow) is continuing to complete regular bullpen sessions as part of his throwing progression, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
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Moved to 60-day IL
The Astros transferred Blanco (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Friday.
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Goes on 15-day IL
The Astros placed Blanco (elbow) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
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Removed from injured list
Blanco (elbow) was activated from the injured list Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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Named AL POTW
Blanco was named the American League Player of the Week on Monday, reports Chandler Rome of The Athletic.
Analysis
It's a well-earned honor for the right-hander, who delivered a no-hitter in his season debut against Toronto and followed up with six scoreless innings at Texas. Blanco didn't begin the season with much hype at the back end of Houston's rotation, but he's been electric through two starts and has provided a much-needed boost to an injury-riddled staff.
It's a well-earned honor for the right-hander, who delivered a no-hitter in his season debut against Toronto and followed up with six scoreless innings at Texas. Blanco didn't begin the season with much hype at the back end of Houston's rotation, but he's been electric through two starts and has provided a much-needed boost to an injury-riddled staff.