# Astros Wild Card Roster Shift

> Imai joins Astros for Wild Card Series as Pecko, Okert excluded.
- Title: Astros Wild Card Roster Shift · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Imai joins Astros for Wild Card Series as Pecko, Okert excluded. Astros add rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai to their Wild Card Series roster after excluding…
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- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/astros-2026-al-wild-card-series-roster
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## Astros' Wild Card Roster
The Astros carry 12 pitchers and 14 position players for the American League Wild Card Series at Daikin Park.
## Postseason Experience
Five position players and eight pitchers have no postseason experience on the roster.
## Key Players
Jose Altuve plays his 106th career postseason game, Yordan Alvarez has 60 playoff games, and Jeremy Peña has 26.
## Imai's Role
Manager Joe Espada says Imai throws well, creates swing-and-miss, and will pitch out of the bullpen for the Wild Card Series.
## Exclusions
Rookie Ethan Pecko, dealing with a hip issue, and reliever Steven Okert, rehabbing a hamstring injury, were not added to the roster.
## Roster Details
The Astros' roster includes 12 pitchers, 2 catchers, 6 infielders, and 6 outfielders for the Wild Card Series.
## Key takeaway

Astros add rookie pitcher Tatsuya Imai to their Wild Card Series roster after excluding Ethan Pecko and Steven Okert due to injuries and performance.