Without a doubt, J.D. Martinez is a bonafide hitter. A World Series champion, six-time All-Star, three-time Silver Slugger with a career .283 average, 311 career home runs, and 30.8 WAR across 14 seasons, Martinez was your prototypical hitter with pop, integral to several playoff teams in the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, and Los Angeles Dodgers.

It didn’t take long for the Astros’ efforts to build pitching depth this offseason to be derailed by a familiar problem: injuries.

Less than a week ago, the Houston Astros were sitting at 5-2, fresh off a sweep of the Boston Red Sox, and leading the league in practically every offensive barrister. Times were good! Now, here we sit,

The Houston Astros have several players on the IL. Here’s a look at the team’s injured players and possible return timeline.

"I just remember saying, 'You know what? If God ever blesses me, I'm never going to treat a young guy like that,'" J.D. Martinez said.

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada delivers significant injury updates on Josh Hader, Bennett Sousa, and Nate Pearson amid rehab progression.

Houston Astros (6-7, second in the AL West) vs. Seattle Mariners (4-9, fifth in the AL West) Seattle; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Tatsuya Imai (1-0, 4.32 ER

Enough available bodies exist to fill the void. Few of them can equal the upside of Hunter Brown or Cristian Javier.

The Houston Astros have been a nightmare for many teams, like the New York Yankees and the Dodgers. But they have also been the same for some of the players.