Astros optioned RHP Jason Alexander to Triple-A Sugar Land; Reassigned RHPs Sam Carlson and Alimber Santa to minor league camp.
With an option remaining, Alexander was always a longshot to make the Astros’ Opening Day roster. He didn’t help his cause in Grapefruit League action though, registering a 6.35 ERA, 1.94 WHIP and a 3/3 K/BB ratio over 5 2/3 innings in his three starts. He’ll get an opportunity with the Astros at some point during the 2026 campaign.