Houston Astros at Minnesota Twins – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (May 18, 2026)

# Houston Astros at Minnesota Twins Preview

The struggling Houston Astros (19-29) head to Target Field to face the Minnesota Twins (21-26) in what shapes up as a matchup between two teams hovering below .500. Houston enters on a one-game losing streak, while Minnesota looks to build on a one-game winning streak. The Astros have been hampered by a lengthy injury report, with key contributors including Carlos Correa, Jose Altuve, and Jeremy Peña all sidelined. Despite the adversity, Yordan Alvarez has anchored Houston’s offense, leading the club with 15 home runs, 31 RBI, and a .345 team-best batting average from Taylor Trammell before her injury. Minnesota’s Byron Buxton leads the Twins with 15 home runs and 44 hits, though his availability is uncertain due to a hip issue.

Houston Astros at Minnesota Twins Game Information

Game Date: May 18, 2026
Game Time: 07:40 PM ET
TV Channel: Space City Home Network, MLB.TV – Houston Astros
Location: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Minnesota Twins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 21-26
Home Record: 13-13
Away Record: 8-13
Division Record: 7-3
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .447

Houston Astros Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 19-29
Home Record: 12-14
Away Record: 7-15
Division Record: 2-1
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .396

Stat Leaders

Minnesota Twins (21-26, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Austin Martin, 0.313
RBI Leader: Ryan Jeffers, 26 RBI
Home Run Leader: Byron Buxton, 15 HR
Runs Leader: Byron Buxton, 33 Runs
Hits Leader: Byron Buxton, 44 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Luke Keaschall, 10 SB
ERA Leader: Kendry Rojas, 2.46 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Taj Bradley, 52 K
Wins Leader: Bailey Ober, 5 W
Saves Leader: Justin Topa, 2 SV

Houston Astros (19-29, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Taylor Trammell, 0.345
RBI Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 31 RBI
Home Run Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 15 HR
Runs Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 30 Runs
Hits Leader: Yordan Alvarez, 55 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Cam Smith, 6 SB
ERA Leader: Hunter Brown, 0.84 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Mike Burrows, 46 K
Wins Leader: Spencer Arrighetti, 5 W
Saves Leader: Bryan King, 4 SV

Minnesota Twins Injury Report

Pablo López – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Pablo Lopez on the 60-day injured list following his successful UCL repair surgery with an internal brace.
Taj Bradley – Pectoral (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Taj Bradley on the 15-day injured list due to right pectoralis muscle inflammation.
Mick Abel – Elbow (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Mick Abel on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Cody Laweryson – Forearm (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Cody Laweryson on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
Cole Sands – Forearm (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Cole Sands on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
Garrett Acton – Shoulder (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Garrett Acton on the 15-day injured list.
Byron Buxton – Hip (Day-to-Day) – Buxton is not in the lineup for Sunday’s (May 17) game against Milwaukee.
David Festa – Shoulder (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP David Festa from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder impingement, retroactive to March 22.

Houston Astros Injury Report

Cristian Javier – Shoulder (D60) – The Houston Astros placed RHP Cristian Javier from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder strain.
Hayden Wesneski – Elbow (D60) – The Houston Astros transferred RHP Hayden Wesneski to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from right elbow surgery.
Josh Hader – Biceps (D60) – The Houston Astros placed LHP Josh Hader on the 60-day injured list.
Jose Altuve – Side (D10) – The Houston Astros placed INF Jose Altuve on the 10-day injured list.
Carlos Correa – Ankle (D10) – Correa will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a tendon tear in his left ankle, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN.com.
Jake Meyers – Oblique (D10) – The Houston Astros placed OF Jake Meyers on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain.
Bennett Sousa – Elbow (D15) – The Houston Astros placed LHP Bennett Sousa on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow inflammation.
Taylor Trammell – Groin (D10) – The Houston Astros placed OF Taylor Trammell on the 10-day injured list.
Hunter Brown – Shoulder (D60) – The Houston Astros transferred RHP Hunter Brown to the 60-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain.
Ronel Blanco – Elbow (D60) – The Houston Astros transferred RHP Ronel Blanco to the 60-day injured list.
Joey Loperfido – Quadriceps (D10) – The Houston Astros placed OF Joey Loperfido on the 10-day injured list.
Jeremy Peña – Knee (D10) – The Houston Astros placed INF Jeremy Peña on the 10-day injured list due to a grade one hamstring.
Yainer Diaz – Abdominal (D10) – The Houston Astros placed C Yainer Diaz on the 10-day injured list due to left oblique strain.
Nate Pearson – Elbow (D15) – The Houston Astros placed RHP Nate Pearson on the 15-day injured list as he recovers from right elbow surgery.
Brandon Walter – Elbow (D60) – The Houston Astros placed LHP Brandon Walter on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from left elbow surgery.

Minnesota Twins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 18, 2026 vs Houston Astros
May 19, 2026 vs Houston Astros
May 20, 2026 vs Houston Astros
May 22, 2026 at Boston Red Sox
May 23, 2026 at Boston Red Sox
May 24, 2026 at Boston Red Sox
May 25, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
May 26, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
May 27, 2026 at Chicago White Sox
May 28, 2026 at Chicago White Sox

Houston Astros Upcoming 2026 Schedule

May 18, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
May 19, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
May 20, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
May 22, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
May 23, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
May 24, 2026 at Chicago Cubs
May 25, 2026 at Texas Rangers
May 26, 2026 at Texas Rangers
May 27, 2026 at Texas Rangers
May 28, 2026 at Texas Rangers

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