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Christian Roa
Houston Astros

Christian Roa

P Bats: R Throws: R Age: 27 6' 4" 220 lbs
Houston, USA Debut: Sep 6, 2025

Christian Roa is a right-handed pitcher for the Houston Astros. Christian made his MLB debut on September 6, 2025 and was born in Houston, USA.

Christian Roa — 2026 Statcast Data

92.4 Avg Velocity
99.3 Max Velocity
2178 Avg Spin (RPM)
196 Total Pitches

Christian Roa — 2026 Pitch Arsenal

Slider SL
32.8% 87.3 mph 2402 rpm
Sinker SI
31.8% 95.7 mph 2040 rpm
4-Seam Fastball FF
27.2% 95.9 mph 2156 rpm
Changeup CH
8.2% 88.4 mph 1887 rpm

Christian Roa — Latest News

Cubs Claim Christian Roa

Cubs Claim Christian Roa

Roa arrives as organizational depth for a 29-17 Cubs rotation anchored by Imanaga (2.32 ERA, 0.90 WHIP) and Cabrera (4.06 ERA). Baltimore's move to acquire Núñez reflects their 4-6 L10 record and -48 run differential, not a rotation upgrade.

Orioles Acquire Eduarniel Núñez, Designate Christian Roa

Orioles Acquire Eduarniel Núñez, Designate Christian Roa

Núñez arrives without 2026 stats and is optioned to Norfolk, a depth move that doesn't address Baltimore's rotation struggles—Baz (5.48 ERA, 1.56 WHIP) and Bradish (4.21 ERA, 2-5) remain the core arms.

Orioles Claim Christian Roa Off Waivers

Orioles Claim Christian Roa Off Waivers

Roa has no 2026 season stats available, limiting assessment of his depth value for a Baltimore rotation already hampered by Povich's elbow injury and anchored by Bradish (4.83 ERA, 1.66 WHIP) and Baz (5.48 ERA, 1.56 WHIP).

Twins Claim Christian Roa Off Waivers, Designate Wagaman

Twins Claim Christian Roa Off Waivers, Designate Wagaman

Roa arrives with no 2026 pitching stats to a Minnesota rotation anchored by Bradley (1.63 ERA, 0.29 xwOBA) and Ryan (3.29 ERA, 0.262 xwOBA), while Houston continues a freefall at 10-16 with a -13 run differential.

Astros Select Daniel Johnson, Designate Christian Roa For Assignment

Astros Select Daniel Johnson, Designate Christian Roa For Assignment

Houston (9-15, -12 run differential) swaps outfield depth with Trammell's groin injury, though Johnson's .164 xwOBA and .250 AVG in limited action suggests minimal offensive upgrade for a team struggling away from home (2-9).

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