Reed has officially been recalled and is in the lineup Saturday against the Royals, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The prized prospect figures to see regular playing time for the Astros at first base and as the DH, and he'll start as the latter Saturday, while batting sixth in the order. Reed was hitting .266 in 59 games at Triple-A prior to the call-up, but he's struggled against lefties this season, which may potentially limit his playing time, initially.

Reed will be promoted to the major league roster Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

The Astros have decided that it is time to add Reed's bat to the big league roster, and he will join the team Saturday for its series with the Royals. Reed figures to take over as the Astros' primary first baseman moving forward, but his .222 batting average against Triple-A pitching this season suggests he could be held out at times against top left-handed starters.

Reed has been called up from Triple-A Fresno, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

It is unclear at the moment who will be optioned to make room for Reed on the roster, but he will be making his big league debut for Houston. Reed has slashed a .266/.345/.509 to go along with 11 home runs through 55 games in Fresno. He has hit for more power recently with three home runs in his last ten games. Reed is expected to join the team Saturday.

Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow said Reed is "getting closer" to a big league promotion, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Luhnow said "there are certain things that we're definitely looking for that will give us confidence that he's going to consistently deliver up here. But I don't think we're that far away." It's possible Luhnow was referring to Reed's struggles against left-handed pitching (5-for-42 entering Wednesday), as they want him to be a regular in the lineup when he arrives in Houston, not as one-half of a platoon. Tyler White has struggled after a hot start to the season, batting just .172 over the last 30 days and .213 overall. Luhnow also suggested Super Two implications were not a concern regarding Reed's promotion, so expect to see him arrive in Houston in the coming weeks or even days.

Reed (hamstring) was activated from Triple-A disabled list on Sunday, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reed had missed time with a hamstring injury but now has returned to Triple-A Fresno's lineup. Despite a slow start to the season, Reed could find himself called up to the Astros sometime this season as Tyler White continues to struggle at first base.

Reed (hamstring) was placed on the 7-day DL on Wednesday with a right hamstring strain, the Houston Chronicle's Angel Verdejo reports.

EDGE Analysis

General manager Jeff Luhnow said the team does not know the severity of the injury or what kind of timetable Reed is facing. He has a .973 OPS and six home runs through 28 games for Triple-A Frisco, despite dealing with some bad luck on balls in play. Reed will almost certainly be up this season, and his ability to return quickly and put this injury behind him will dictate exactly when he gets the call this summer.

Reed, 22, is batting .212 over his last 10 games for Triple-A Fresno.

EDGE Analysis

Reed's average has taken a nosedive thus far this season, as he is hitting just .235 overall through 26 games at Triple-A. However, he still has six home runs and 20 RBI over that span, and remains a top-flight prospect with the likelihood of making his big-league debut before the end of 2016.