Alimber Santa Makes MLB Debut in Combined No-Hitter for Astros

Alimber Santa made his Major League Baseball debut as a pitcher for the Houston Astros on May 26, 2026, during a game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. The Astros won the game 9-0, with Tatsuya Imai throwing six no-hit innings and Steven Okert contributing one inning before Santa completed the combined no-hitter by pitching two perfect innings. He achieved his first career strikeout against Brandon Nimmo. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, Santa is the first pitcher since 1900 to participate in a no-hitter during his MLB debut. Astros manager Joe Espada expressed pride in Santa's performance, noting the significance of the moment for both Santa and the organization. The combined no-hitter marked the Astros' 17th regular-season no-hitter and their 18th overall, including postseason games. The Astros are scheduled to face the Rangers again in the second game of their four-game series.