Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Hunter Brown, Houston Astros right-handed starting pitcher, suffered a Grade 2 right shoulder strain in early April 2026 and was transferred to the 60-day injured list on May 9, 2026. The team initially provided a two-month return timeline. Brown has progressed through bullpen sessions and is expected to return by mid-June 2026. Prior to injury, Brown was performing well with 17 strikeouts across 10⅔ innings in two starts. He was an All-Star in 2025 with a 12-9 record, 2.43 ERA, and 206 strikeouts across 185⅓ innings.
Strengths
- + All-Star caliber pitcher in 2025 with strong 2.43 ERA
- + Excellent strikeout production (206 K in 2025, 17 K in 10.2 IP in 2026)
- + Successfully progressing through rehab with bullpen sessions
- + Manager reports positive attitude and eagerness to return
- + Expected mid-June return timeline keeps him on track for significant 2026 contribution
Weaknesses
- - Grade 2 right shoulder strain is a significant injury for a pitcher
- - Sidelined since early April with extended recovery timeline
- - Moved to 60-day IL indicating longer-term absence
- - Will miss critical early-season games
- - Shoulder injuries carry risk of recurrence or complications
Injury Status: IL-60 -- Grade 2 right shoulder strain, diagnosed early April 2026, transferred to 60-day IL on May 9, 2026
About
Jordan Brown is a shortstop for the Houston Astros.
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