Scouting Report: Cody Bolton

Summary

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.