Astros OF Jake Meyers leaves game with injury

Meyers exited in the second inning with an apparent abdominal issue

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:35am

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Houston Astros center fielder Jake Meyers left Wednesday's game at Colorado with an injury. Meyers was batting with two outs and runners on the corners in the second inning when he appeared to sustain an injury to his abdomen on a checked swing. He was briefly looked at by the trainer and manager Joe Espada before leaving the game.

Why it matters

Meyers is an important part of the Astros' outfield, so any injury to him could impact the team's performance and playoff hopes. The Astros are looking to return to the World Series after winning it all in 2022.

The details

Pinch hitter Brice Matthews replaced Meyers and delivered an RBI single to left to tie the game 1-1. Meyers, 29, is in his sixth season -- all with Houston. He is batting .243 with one home run and four RBIs through 11 games this season.

  • The incident occurred in the second inning of Wednesday's game against the Colorado Rockies.

The players

Jake Meyers

A 29-year-old center fielder for the Houston Astros, who is in his sixth MLB season.

Joe Espada

The manager of the Houston Astros.

Brice Matthews

A pinch hitter for the Houston Astros who replaced Jake Meyers and delivered an RBI single.

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What’s next

The Astros will provide an update on the severity of Meyers' injury and his status for upcoming games.

The takeaway

This injury to a key Astros player is an early-season setback that could impact the team's performance if Meyers has to miss significant time. The Astros will need to rely on their depth to overcome this challenge.