Houston Astros ยท Pitcher
After a rough 2024 campaign marked by injury concerns and a 5.72 ERA, Lambert returns to the mound for Houston in 2026 with modest improvements across the board, posting a 3.51 ERA with 68 strikeouts over 74.1 innings as a member of the Astros' rotation. His 6-5 record and 1.18 WHIP suggest he's stabilizing as a back-end starter who can provide steady innings without elite upside, making him a streaming option or deep-league bench arm rather than a weekly anchor. The strikeout total remains underwhelming for fantasy purposes, and his injury history warrants caution despite the ERA rebound from last season. Lambert offers league-dependent value in formats rewarding consistency over volume, though the lack of All-Star or Cy Young honors reflects his role as a complementary starter rather than a primary fantasy asset.
Peter Lambert hammered by Angels pitching staff
Houston Astros pitcher Peter Lambert (8-7) took the loss Thursday against Los Angeles, allowing nine runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out just three batters over 3.2 innings. Lambert's poor outing came in the Astros' lopsided 18-3 defeat to the Angels.
Aug 21, 2026
Peter Lambert strikes out 10 in strong start
Houston pitcher Peter Lambert recorded a career-high 10 strikeouts on Friday against Baltimore, allowing just one run on three walks over six innings in a no-decision. Lambert's dominance on the mound showcases his potential as a fantasy asset. His strikeout ability makes him an intriguing streaming option.
Jul 18, 2026
Peter Lambert Throws Scoreless Game for Seventh Win
Houston Astros pitcher Peter Lambert earned his seventh win of the season on Sunday against Tampa Bay, allowing three hits and one walk while striking out six over 5.2 scoreless innings. Lambert's strong pitching performance helped secure a shutout victory and demonstrates the strength of Houston's rotation.
Jul 6, 2026
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | IP | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Colorado Rockies | 19 | 19 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7.25 | 1.74 | 57 | 89.1 | 36 |
| 2021 | Colorado Rockies | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.12 | 2.47 | 3 | 5.2 | 2 |
| 2023 | Colorado Rockies | 25 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 5.36 | 1.39 | 71 | 87.1 | 28 |
| 2024 | Colorado Rockies | 28 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5.72 | 1.66 | 50 | 61.1 | 29 |
| 2026 | Houston Astros | 25 | 25 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3.67 | 1.23 | 137 | 139.2 | 56 |
| Career | Totals | 99 | 60 | 16 | 27 | 0 | 5.33 | 1.47 | 318 | 383.1 | 151 |
Source: MLB Stats API ยท Multi-team seasons show combined totals โ click to expand
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | IP | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Grand Junction Rockies | 8 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3.45 | 1.28 | 26 | 31.1 | 11 |
| 2016 | Asheville Tourists | 26 | 26 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 3.93 | 1.25 | 108 | 126.0 | 33 |
| 2017 | Lancaster JetHawks | 26 | 26 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 4.17 | 1.24 | 131 | 142.1 | 30 |
| 2018 | 2 teamsโผ | 26 | 26 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3.28 | 1.21 | 106 | 148 | 27 |
| 2019 | Albuquerque Isotopes | 11 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5.07 | 1.31 | 51 | 60.1 | 16 |
| 2021 | 3 teamsโผ | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.94 | 1.38 | 19 | 16 | 7 |
| 2022 | Albuquerque Isotopes | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.23 | 1.96 | 11 | 8.2 | 6 |
| 2023 | Albuquerque Isotopes | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4.15 | 1.57 | 21 | 21.2 | 14 |
| 2024 | Albuquerque Isotopes | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.28 | 1.28 | 38 | 29.0 | 13 |
| 2026 | Sugar Land Space Cowboys | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.84 | 0.95 | 12 | 14.2 | 3 |
| Career | Totals | 128 | 121 | 26 | 34 | 1 | 3.97 | 1.27 | 523 | 597.3 | 160 |
Source: MLB Stats API ยท Multi-team seasons show combined totals โ click to expand