With injuries impacting their lineup, the Houston Astros made a series of moves Saturday to bolster their bench. Houston placed outfielder Jacob Melton on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle sprain and optioned infielder Shay Whitcomb to Triple-A before its game against the Twins.

Akers, who spent half of the 2024 season as the Texans ' No. 2 runner, agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints Friday afternoon. He will join the franchise as a backup to Alvin Kamara, along with returning secondary option Kendre Miller and rookie Devin Neal.

Given that context, it's hard to call the Rockets '24/25 season anything but a huge success for the franchise. Houston won 52 games, its highest single-season total since the James Harden years, and held the No. 2 seed in a competitive Western Conference for much of the season, including from March 19 onward.

Isaac Paredes' hamstring injury hasn't forced him to the IL yet, but Jacob Melton's new ankle injury could lead to a prolonged absence.

Houston police seek a suspect caught on camera for a home invasion, robbery, and sexual assault in West University.

After the eye-popping wonder of 'Raymonda,' this performance is less flashy but still impressive thanks to company veterans Simone Acri, Jessica Collado, Connor Walsh and Karina González