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Astros Place Taylor Trammell on 10-Day IL With Cervical Strain After Wall Collision

Houston calls up Brice Matthews from Triple-A as outfield cover.

Taylor Trammell #26 of the Houston Astros makes a 9th inning ending catch on a foul ball while playing the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on August 19, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
Aug 20, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell (center) is carted off the field after he is injured in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Aug 20, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Houston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell (center) is checked on after he is injured in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Astros center fielder Taylor Trammell (second from right) is helped after being injured attempting to catch a fly ball during the first inning Wednesday. Trammell was later carted off the field.

Overview

  • Trammell collided with the center-field wall chasing Dillon Dingler’s deep fly in the first inning at Comerica Park and was carted off.
  • He was initially evaluated for a possible concussion and experienced stiffness in his neck and back, according to manager Joe Espada.
  • Jacob Melton replaced Trammell in center field after the play, which went for an RBI triple during Detroit’s big opening frame.
  • The Astros placed Trammell on the 10-day injured list with a cervical muscle strain, making him eligible to return around Aug. 31.
  • Houston called up Brice Matthews from Triple-A to reinforce the outfield while Trammell recovers.