Rangers vs Astros Odds

#2 RF

Cam Smith: Smacks ninth homer

Sep 15th

Smith went 1-for-3 with a solo home run Sunday against Atlanta.

#1 DH

Isaac Paredes: Chance to return next weekend

Sep 14th

Astros general manager Dana Brown said that Paredes (hamstring) could be activated from the 60-day injured list during next weekend's series versus the Mariners, though Brown conceded that Paredes' return by that time "could be a long shot," Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#2 P

Framber Valdez: Falls to Atlanta

Sep 14th

Valdez (12-10) took the loss Sunday against Atlanta, allowing five runs on six hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out two.

#1 RF

Jesus Sanchez: Sitting after five straight starts

Sep 14th

Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta.

#1 2B

Jose Altuve: Not starting Sunday

Sep 14th

Altuve (foot) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against Atlanta, and manager joe Espada said that the 35-year-old is still feeling "pretty sore" as he continues to be evaluated by team doctors, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#1 CF

Jake Meyers: Consecutive multi-hit games

Sep 14th

Meyers went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a walk Saturday against Atlanta.

#1 SS

Jeremy Pena: Tallies two RBI

Sep 14th

Pena went 1-for-5 with two RBI on Saturday against Atlanta.

#1 C

Yainer Diaz: Another three-hit game

Sep 13th

Diaz went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored during Houston's 6-2 win over Atlanta on Saturday.

#1 1B

Christian Walker: Smacks two-run homer

Sep 13th

Walker went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and an additional run scored during Houston's 6-2 win over Atlanta on Saturday.

#1 P

Hunter Brown: Logs another quality start

Sep 13th

Brown (12-7) earned the win against Atlanta on Saturday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out two across 6.2 innings.

#2 2B

Mauricio Dubon: Out of Saturday's lineup

Sep 13th

Dubon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

#2 LF

Zach Cole: Goes yard in MLB debut

Sep 13th

Cole went 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in Friday's 11-3 win over Atlanta.

#9 BP

Colton Gordon: Collects multi-inning save

Sep 13th

Gordon struck out three and gave up three earned runs on three hits and one walk over four relief innings Friday to record his first career save in an 11-3 rout of Atlanta.

#6 BP

Jayden Murray: Sharp as opener Friday

Sep 13th

Murray didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 11-3 rout of Atlanta, allowing one hit over three scoreless innings. He struck out one without walking a batter.

#2 CL

Josh Hader: Yet to resume throwing

Sep 12th

Hader (shoulder) has yet to resume throwing, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

#7 BP

Lance McCullers: Placed on 15-day IL

Sep 12th

The Astros placed McCullers on the 15-day injured list Friday due to right hand soreness, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#6 P

Luis Garcia: Season officially over

Sep 12th

The Astros transferred Garcia (elbow) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#3 P

Cristian Javier: Falls to Blue Jays

Sep 11th

Javier (1-3) took the loss Thursday against Toronto, allowing four runs on six hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out six.

#1 3B

Carlos Correa: Records 200th career homer

Sep 10th

Correa went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 3-2 win over Toronto.

#1 CL

Bryan Abreu: Bounces back with fifth save

Sep 10th

Abreu picked up the save Wednesday against Toronto, striking out one in a clean ninth inning.

#4 P

Jason Alexander: Blanks Toronto over seven innings

Sep 10th

Alexander didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Blue Jays, allowing three hits and one walk in seven shutout innings. He struck out three.

#5 BP

Nick Hernandez: Summoned from Triple-A

Sep 10th

The Astros recalled Hernandez from Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.

#1 LF

Yordan Alvarez: Another three-hit effort

Sep 10th

Alvarez went 3-for-5 with a double Tuesday against the Blue Jays.

#5 P

Spencer Arrighetti: Getting second opinion on elbow

Sep 9th

Arrighetti will receive a second opinion on his injured right elbow this week, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

#7 P

Brandon Walter: Scheduled for elbow surgery

Sep 9th

Walter will undergo surgery on his left elbow this week, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

#13 BP

John Rooney: Slated for elbow surgery

Sep 9th

Rooney will undergo surgery on his left elbow this week, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

#10 BP

J.P. France: Recalled from Triple-A

Sep 9th

The Astros recalled France from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.

#7 PROS

Joseph Sullivan: Power drought at Double-A

Sep 9th

Sullivan is slashing .198/.378/.286 with two home runs and six steals in 26 games for Double-A Corpus Christi.

#12 BP

Kaleb Ort: Done for regular season

Sep 8th

Astros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that Ort (elbow) could return from the 15-day injured list at some point during the postseason in a "best-case scenario," Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

#11 BP

Bennett Sousa: Could return for playoffs

Sep 8th

Astros general manager Dana Brown said Sunday that Sousa (elbow) could return from the 15-day injured list at some point during the postseason in a "best-case scenario," Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

#2 3B

Ramon Urias: Not in Sunday's lineup

Sep 7th

Urias is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers.

#4 PROS

Jacob Melton: Heads back to Triple-A

Sep 6th

The Astros optioned Melton to Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

#6 3B

Zach Dezenzo: Pulled off rehab assignment

Sep 5th

Dezenzo (hand) has been pulled off his minor-league rehab asssignment due to an elbow sprain, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

#6 PROS

Lucas Spence: Climbs three levels this year

Sep 5th

Spence has a .246/.369/.403 slash line with nine home runs, 24 steals, a 14.1 percent walk rate and a 24 percent strikeout rate in 110 games across Single-A, High-A and Double-A this season.

#2 1B

Victor Caratini: Back from IL, playing first base

Sep 3rd

The Astros activated Caratini (concussion) from the 7-day injured list Wednesday. He will start at first base and bat seventh in Wednesday's game versus the Yankees.

#2 PROS

Kevin Alvarez: Strong pro debut

Sep 3rd

Alvarez slashed .301/.419/.455 with two home runs, 11 steals, a 12 percent walk rate and a 9.9 percent strikeout rate in 47 games in the Dominican Summer League.

#2 1B

Logan Davidson: Cast off 40-man roster

Sep 1st

The Astros designated Davidson for assignment Monday.

#2 CF

Taylor Trammell: Returns from 10-day IL

Sep 1st

The Astros activated Trammell (neck) from the 10-day injured list Monday.