The Arizona Diamondbacks' hot momentum was dampened Monday as they began their series against the Houston Astros with a loss. Arizona will try to get back into

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros meet the Arizona Diamondbacks with a 1-0 series lead. Arizona has a 50-51 record overall and a 26-26 record at home. The Diamondbacks rank third in the NL with 146 total home runs, averaging 1.4 per game.

Sunday, general manager Dana Brown told the Astros' pre-game radio show "there's a chance" Peña could return without a minor-league rehab assignment, but that Peña will need live at-bats to regain "some type of timing" given his layoff.

The Houston Astros could pursue a first baseman who doubles as an outfielder to boost their lineup ahead of the upcoming trade deadline.

After rookie Brice Matthews' coming-out party Monday, Houston will turn to veteran ace left-hander Framber Valdez in an attempt to win the series from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

P HOENIX - After getting a pivotal win to avert a sweep in Seattle, the Houston Astros begin a three-game series Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Rookie left-hander Colton

Houston's run prevention machine has broken down in July, putting undue pressure on a lineup that is ill-equipped to carry an entire team.

France, who turned 30 in April, has missed the entire season after undergoing right shoulder surgery last July. The Astros have not announced a potential timetable for France’s return, though it’s worth noting that he must be on the active roster or the 60-day IL by September 1. France is currently on the 60-day IL, so he’s covered there.

The Houston Astros have been one of MLB's most surprising teams this season. Sure, some pegged them to win the AL West even after losing Alex Bregman and Kyle T

The 23-year-old hit two home runs and drove in five runs, showing that he has potential despite needing to work on his swing decisions.

With Yordan Alvarez still sidelined, the Astros have a need they want to secure before the trade deadline approaches.

One of the most intriguing storylines over the first half of the 2025 season was the Houston Astros' continued dominance in the AL West, despite the onslaught o