MLB News: Astros Lose Key Player Ahead of Dodgers Series Finale

Their injuries as well as general underperformance from their pitching staff have set the team back quite a ways, as they currently sit fourth in the AL West with a 15-22 record. They’re four games back of the first-place Athletics in their division, and sit 2.5 games out of a Wild Card spot.

Apr 17, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve (27) celebrates with third baseman Carlos Correa (1) after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

What Does Correa’s Absence Mean for the Dodgers’ Series Finale?

While Correa—who played for the notorious 2017 Astros—didn’t really contribute during the first leg of the Dodgers’ three-game series against the Astros, he certainly contributes plenty to the team’s offense. Without him in the lineup in Tuesday’s game, Houston only scored two runs—both of which came from solo homers. Unfortunately, the Dodgers couldn’t find their offense and struggled to get off the ground.

The Dodgers are bringing the heat in the final game of the series, though, as they’ll roll out a solid lineup and have Tyler Glasnow taking the mound. Shohei Ohtani returns to the leadoff spot for the Dodgers after his pitching-only day on Tuesday, and will look to break his 0-for-17 duck in the last game of the series finale.

LA hasn’t won a series since they took two games off of the Chicago Cubs from April 24-26, and will aim to win the rubber match Wednesday at 11:10 a.m. PT.

How do you feel about the Dodgers’ chances to win heading into Wednesday’s game?