2026 Stats
AVG
.191
HR
1
RBI
2
R
5
SB
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
A strong camp earned Dezenzo an Opening Day roster spot, where he served as a reserve, primarily playing corner outfield with some first base and DH work sprinkled in. His production mirrored that of the previous season when he was placed on the 10-day IL in late May due to left hand inflammation. A month later, he was diagnosed with a capsule strain, which prematurely ended his season. Dezenzo has struggled to maintain the advanced plate skills he demonstrated in the low minors, partly due to injuries over the past two seasons. He has a knack for barreling the baseball, but he needs to cut down on the 33.9 percent strikeout rate he has recorded in the majors. Dezenzo can handle both corner infield and outfield spots, paving the way for a reserve role. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $790,700 contract with the Astros in March of 2026.
Sent to Triple-A
The Astros optioned Dezenzo to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis
Houston needed the spot on the 26-man roster for Jose Altuve, who was activated from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. Dezenzo has slashed just .191/.255/.340 with one homer, two RBI, five runs scored and a 4:19 BB:K across 51 plate appearances with the Astros this season. He needs to cut down on the strikeouts after fanning 37.3 percent of the time.
Houston needed the spot on the 26-man roster for Jose Altuve, who was activated from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move. Dezenzo has slashed just .191/.255/.340 with one homer, two RBI, five runs scored and a 4:19 BB:K across 51 plate appearances with the Astros this season. He needs to cut down on the strikeouts after fanning 37.3 percent of the time.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+17%
OPS vs RHP
2026
+68%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .575 | 44 | 1 | 3 | .175 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .675 | 181 | 4 | 17 | .246 |
| 2026vs Left | .873 | 11 | 1 | 2 | .200 |
| 2026vs Right | .520 | 40 | 0 | 0 | .189 |
| 2025vs Left | .808 | 11 | 0 | 1 | .222 |
| 2025vs Right | .676 | 98 | 2 | 9 | .247 |
| 2024vs Left | .325 | 22 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
| 2024vs Right | .813 | 43 | 2 | 8 | .293 |
Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+7%
OPS on Road
2026
+12%
OPS on Road
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024Home | .631 | 103 | 1 | 7 | .234 |
| Since 2024Away | .676 | 122 | 4 | 13 | .230 |
| 2026Home | .561 | 26 | 0 | 0 | .208 |
| 2026Away | .631 | 25 | 1 | 2 | .174 |
| 2025Home | .718 | 64 | 1 | 6 | .271 |
| 2025Away | .644 | 45 | 1 | 4 | .205 |
| 2024Home | .322 | 13 | 0 | 1 | .091 |
| 2024Away | .720 | 52 | 2 | 7 | .275 |
Minor League Left/Right Batting Splits (AAA)
Since 2024
+2%
OPS vs LHP
2026
+55%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |
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| Since 2024vs Left | .871 | 59 | 1 | 5 | .277 |
| Since 2024vs Right | .850 | 123 | 5 | 19 | .272 |
| 2026vs Left | .432 | 18 | 0 | 1 | .231 |
| 2026vs Right | .278 | 29 | 0 | 1 | .158 |
| 2025vs Left | 1.800 | 5 | 1 | 2 | .400 |
| 2025vs Right | .528 | 23 | 1 | 3 | .143 |
| 2024vs Left | .569 | 36 | 0 | 2 | .276 |
| 2024vs Right | .961 | 71 | 4 | 15 | .349 |
Stat Review
How does Zach Dezenzo 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
0.21BB Rate
7.8%K Rate
37.3%BABIP
.296ISO
.149AVG
.191OBP
.255SLG
.340OPS
.595wOBA
.265Exit Velocity
84.9 mphHard Hit Rate
17.9%Barrels/PA
7.8%Expected BA
.201Expected SLG
.366Sprint Speed
25.8 ft/secGround Ball %
42.9%Line Drive %
28.6%Fly Ball %
28.6%Prospect Rankings History
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Dezenzo missed most of the spring with a wrist injury. He was assigned to Double-A Corpus Christi to open the 2024 season, then was placed on the 7-day IL After a rehab stint in the Florida Complex League, Dezenzo returned in late June. Despite a weak .678 OPS over 22 games, he was promoted to Triple-A Sugarland. Dezenzo found his stroke with the Space Cowboys, posting a .998 OPS in 25 games before being called up to The Show. In 29 games with the Astros, Dezenzo recorded a below average 84 wRC+ as he was unable to carry his strong plate skills to the majors. His batted ball metrics are promising, but since corner infield and DH are blocked, Dezenzo is earmarked to open the season back at Triple-A where he'll try to reestablish a strong approach while awaiting an opening in the bigs.
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Sitting Tuesday
Dezenzo isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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Resting up Saturday
Dezenzo isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Cubs.
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Moving to bench Friday
Dezenzo is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.
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Drawing another start
Dezenzo will start in left field and bat fifth in Monday's game against the Twins.
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Belts first homer of 2026
Dezenzo went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 10-0 win over the Reds.
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Roster spot could be in jeopardy
The Astros are expected to call up Shay Whitcomb from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, per Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston, and Dezenzo is one of the likely candidates to potentially lose his roster spot.
Analysis
Dezenzo was promoted by the Astros on Aug. 6 and has gone 5-for-25 with a solo homer in his first six big-league games. Houston continues to look for answers at first base, but the 24-year-old isn't off to a great start defensively with one error in just 46 innings. The Astros could also look to move on from Jon Singleton or Aledmys Diaz, but sending down Dezenzo would allow him to receive more consistent playing time in minors. Whitcomb is one of the Astros' top remaining prospects after they were active shoppers at the trade deadline, so he'll presumably have the upper hand for playing time.
Dezenzo was promoted by the Astros on Aug. 6 and has gone 5-for-25 with a solo homer in his first six big-league games. Houston continues to look for answers at first base, but the 24-year-old isn't off to a great start defensively with one error in just 46 innings. The Astros could also look to move on from Jon Singleton or Aledmys Diaz, but sending down Dezenzo would allow him to receive more consistent playing time in minors. Whitcomb is one of the Astros' top remaining prospects after they were active shoppers at the trade deadline, so he'll presumably have the upper hand for playing time.