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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Cody Bolton was designated for assignment by the Houston Astros on May 12, 2026, after struggling with a 5.40 ERA over eight outings (three starts). Bolton threw the final three innings in an 8-0 loss to the Rangers on May 11. He was signed to a minor-league deal while recovering from injuries sustained in a car accident and is out of minor-league options. The Astros have one week to trade him or place him on waivers. However, more recent reports from mid-May indicate Bolton was activated from the injured list on April 30 and has been working back into the bullpen role, posting a 5.27 ERA with a 1.90 WHIP over six appearances (three starts) and 13.2 innings, with 18 strikeouts and 12 walks.
Strengths
- + Strikeout ability (18 K in 13.2 IP)
- + Recent bullpen work showing activity
- + Returning from injury rehabilitation
- + Solid strikeout rate in recent appearances
Weaknesses
- - Designated for assignment by Astros
- - Elevated ERA (5.40-5.27 range)
- - High WHIP (1.90)
- - Excessive walks (12 in 13.2 IP)
- - Inconsistent performance across starts and relief appearances
- - History of serious injury (car accident)
- - Out of minor-league options
- - Poor performance in recent games (8-0 loss appearance)
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Cody Bolton is a sp for the Houston Astros.
Player Overview
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Houston Astros
Recent News
Astros designated RHP Cody Bolton for assignment.
May 18, 2026
Astros Activate Jeremy Pe a, Designate Cody Bolton
May 18, 2026
Astros Designate Cody Bolton For Assignment
May 18, 2026
Astros Activate Jeremy Pe a, Designate Cody Bolton
May 18, 2026
Astros Designate Cody Bolton For Assignment
May 18, 2026