Players who played for the Cleveland Guardians and Houston Astros
75 players
75 players have played for both the Cleveland Guardians and the Houston Astros. Michael Brantley spent the most seasons with the two: 10 with the Cleveland Guardians and 5 with the Houston Astros. On a roster now: Myles Straw and Enyel De Los Santos. Every season since 1876 is on file.
| Player | Pos | CLE | HOU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Brantley | DH | 2009–2018 · 10 seasons | 2019–2023 · 5 seasons |
| Alan Ashby | C | 1973–1976 · 4 seasons | 1979–1989 · 11 seasons |
| Kenny Lofton | LF | 1992–2007 · 10 seasons | 1991 · 1 season |
| Tony Sipp | RP | 2009–2012 · 4 seasons | 2014–2018 · 5 seasons |
| Greg Swindell | RP | 1986–1991 · 6 seasons | 1993–1995 · 3 seasons |
| Joe Smith | RP | 2009–2017 · 6 seasons | 2018–2019 · 2 seasons |
| Roberto Hernandez | SP | 2006–2012 · 7 seasons | 2015 · 1 season |
| Adam Everett | 3B | 2011 · 1 season | 2001–2007 · 7 seasons |
| Doug Jones | RP | 1986–1991 · 6 seasons | 1992–1993 · 2 seasons |
| Mike Fischlin | SS | 1981–1985 · 5 seasons | 1977–1980 · 3 seasons |
| Vern Ruhle | RP | 1985 · 1 season | 1978–1984 · 7 seasons |
| Michael Bourn | CF | 2013–2015 · 3 seasons | 2008–2011 · 4 seasons |
| Ricky Gutierrez | 2B | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons | 1995–1999 · 5 seasons |
| Myles Straw | CF | 2022–2024 · 3 seasons | 2018–2020 · 3 seasons |
| Jason Michaels | LF | 2006–2008 · 3 seasons | 2009–2011 · 3 seasons |
| Scott Elarton | SP | 2004–2008 · 3 seasons | 1998–2000 · 3 seasons |
| Casey Candaele | 2B | 1996–1997 · 2 seasons | 1990–1993 · 4 seasons |
| Larry Andersen | RP | 1975–1979 · 3 seasons | 1987–1989 · 3 seasons |
| Ernie Camacho | RP | 1983–1987 · 5 seasons | 1988 · 1 season |
| Barry Latman | P | 1960–1963 · 4 seasons | 1966–1967 · 2 seasons |
| Oliver Perez | RP | 2018–2021 · 4 seasons | 2015 · 1 season |
| Luis Valbuena | 3B | 2009–2011 · 3 seasons | 2015–2016 · 2 seasons |
| Chris Johnson | 3B | 2015 · 1 season | 2009–2012 · 4 seasons |
| Dan Wheeler | RP | 2012 · 1 season | 2004–2007 · 4 seasons |
| Walt Bond | — | 1960–1962 · 3 seasons | 1964–1965 · 2 seasons |
| Enyel De Los Santos | RP | 2022–2023 · 2 seasons | 2025–2026 · 2 seasons |
| Phil Maton | RP | 2019–2020 · 2 seasons | 2022–2023 · 2 seasons |
| Matt Albers | RP | 2013 · 1 season | 2006–2014 · 3 seasons |
| Brett Myers | SP | 2013 · 1 season | 2010–2012 · 3 seasons |
| Trevor Crowe | LF | 2009–2011 · 3 seasons | 2013 · 1 season |
| Ben Francisco | LF | 2007–2009 · 3 seasons | 2012 · 1 season |
| Chad Paronto | RP | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons | 2008–2009 · 2 seasons |
| Eddie Taubensee | C | 1991–2001 · 2 seasons | 1992–1993 · 2 seasons |
| Mike Jackson | RP | 1997–1999 · 3 seasons | 2001 · 1 season |
| Tom Martin | RP | 1998–2000 · 3 seasons | 1997 · 1 season |
| George Culver | P | 1966–1967 · 2 seasons | 1971–1972 · 2 seasons |
| Carroll Hardy | — | 1958–1959 · 2 seasons | 1963–1964 · 2 seasons |
| Hal Woodeshick | P | 1958 · 1 season | 1962–1964 · 3 seasons |
| Domingo Santana | LF | 2020 · 1 season | 2014–2015 · 2 seasons |
| Brandon Barnes | LF | 2018 · 1 season | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons |
| Jose Veras | RP | 2009 · 1 season | 2013–2014 · 2 seasons |
| Hector Ambriz | RP | 2010 · 1 season | 2012–2013 · 2 seasons |
| Aaron Boone | 3B | 2005–2006 · 2 seasons | 2009 · 1 season |
| Rick White | RP | 2004 · 1 season | 2003–2007 · 2 seasons |
| Dan Miceli | RP | 2003 · 1 season | 2003–2004 · 2 seasons |
| Jeriome Robertson | SP | 2004 · 1 season | 2002–2003 · 2 seasons |
| Dave Mlicki | SP | 1992–1993 · 2 seasons | 2002 · 1 season |
| Eric Bell | RP | 1991–1992 · 2 seasons | 1993 · 1 season |
| Dave Rohde | 3B | 1992 · 1 season | 1990–1991 · 2 seasons |
| Mike Stanton | RP | 1980–1981 · 2 seasons | 1975 · 1 season |
| Gary Geiger | — | 1958 · 1 season | 1969–1970 · 2 seasons |
| Lee Maye | — | 1967–1968 · 2 seasons | 1966 · 1 season |
| Bobby Tiefenauer | P | 1960–1967 · 2 seasons | 1962 · 1 season |
| Don McMahon | P | 1964–1965 · 2 seasons | 1963 · 1 season |
| Johnny Temple | — | 1960–1961 · 2 seasons | 1963 · 1 season |
| Cody Bolton | SP | 2025 · 1 season | 2026 · 1 season |
| Tyler Clippard | RP | 2019 · 1 season | 2017 · 1 season |
| Bruce Chen | SP | 2015 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| Scott Kazmir | SP | 2013 · 1 season | 2015 · 1 season |
| JB Shuck | LF | 2014 · 1 season | 2011 · 1 season |
| Travis Buck | LF | 2011 · 1 season | 2012 · 1 season |
| Joe Inglett | 2B | 2006 · 1 season | 2011 · 1 season |
| Anderson Hernandez | 2B | 2010 · 1 season | 2010 · 1 season |
| Ron Villone | RP | 1998 · 1 season | 2003 · 1 season |
| Ryan Thompson | LF | 1996 · 1 season | 1999 · 1 season |
| Alvin Morman | RP | 1997 · 1 season | 1996 · 1 season |
| Willie Blair | RP | 1991 · 1 season | 1992 · 1 season |
| Ron Washington | 2B | 1988 · 1 season | 1989 · 1 season |
| Jerry Johnson | RP | 1973 · 1 season | 1974 · 1 season |
| Walt Williams | — | 1973 · 1 season | 1964 · 1 season |
| Gary Kroll | P | 1969 · 1 season | 1966 · 1 season |
| Ron Taylor | P | 1962 · 1 season | 1966 · 1 season |
| Jim Mahoney | — | 1962 · 1 season | 1965 · 1 season |
| Al Cicotte | P | 1959 · 1 season | 1962 · 1 season |
| Jim Busby | — | 1956 · 1 season | 1962 · 1 season |
Regular season, under every name each club has played as. A season split by a trade counts for both clubs where the game logs reach it (NBA from 1993-94, NFL 1994, NHL 1996, MLB 2001). Longest stay with the two first.
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