Bregman hit a solo home run in his only at-bat during Wednesday's 8-5 loss to Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old pinch hit for catcher Martin Maldonado in the ninth inning. While Bregman cut the deficit to three runs, Houston's offense stalled out from there. He extended his hitting streak to nine games, during which he's gone 13-for-33 (.394) with two homers, six RBI and four runs scored. For the year, the third baseman is batting .290/.371/.449 with nine long balls, 41 RBI, 44 runs scored and a stolen base in 310 plate appearances.

Bregman isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bregman has recorded hits in each of his last eight appearances, and he slashed .375/.412/.500 with a home run, a double, five RBI and three runs during that time. Marwin Gonzalez will take his place at the hot corner and bat eighth.

Bregman went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run, double and three RBI in Tuesday's victory against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old doubled and drove in teammate Michael Brantley in the third inning and singled in the fifth inning, before tying the game in the ninth with a two-run blast off of Paul Sewald. Since returning from the injured list on Aug. 25, Bregman has secured at least one hit in 10 out of 11 games while batting .357 and striking out only three times in 42 at-bats.

Bregman went 2-for-4 in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Bregman's second hit came in the ninth inning, and he was removed for a pinch runner, an indication that the Astros are being overly cautious with the infielder who is just returning from a lengthy stay on the injured list due to a quadriceps injury. The run was deemed important at the time, and manager Dusty Baker didn't want to risk Bregman pushing it and aggravating the injury.

Bregman went 1-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to Seattle.

EDGE Analysis

Bregman returned to the lineup after resting Monday. He was given an off day after playing four consecutive games fresh off off the injured list. There could be more random down time in the next week for Bregman, who missed more than two months with a quadriceps injury.

Houston manager Dusty Baker said Bregman's rest day Monday was part of a buildup plan for the infielder, who recently returned from a lengthy stay on the injured list due to a strained left quadriceps, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

It was probably assumed Bregman's absence was benign after he started four consecutive games since coming off the injured list, but Baker confirmed that it was part of a designed plan. As such, Bregman could be on this plan for a stretch, so be prepared for more off-days coming. The Astros want to prepare Bregman for a a 17-game/17-day stretch coming up in September.

Bregman will sit Monday against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bregman made four consecutive starts after returning from the injured list Wednesday, going 5-for-14 at the plate in his first big-league game action in over two months. He'll get a rest Monday, with Aledmys Diaz starting at third base.

Bregman went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

The long anticipated return of Bregman finally happened Wednesday after several starts and stops during his downtime due to a quadriceps injury. He played in a major-league game for the first time in over two months and delivered his 21st multi-hit effort of the year.

The Astros reinstated Bregman (hamstring/quadriceps) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's game against the Royals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. He'll start at third base and bat sixth.

EDGE Analysis

Houston optioned infielder Jacob Wilson to Triple-A Sugar Land to clear space on the active roster for Bregman, who will return to the Astros lineup for the first time since June 16. Bregman took far longer than Houston initially anticipated to make his way back from the IL, but his addition will only strengthen an Astros offense that has compiled a 116 wRC+ since the All-Star break, the second-best mark in the majors. Aledmys Diaz is expected to move into a utility role moving forward with Bregman taking back everyday duties at the hot corner.

Manager Dusty Baker said Bregman (hamstring) will be activated from the 10-day injured list for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bregman appeared in three rehab games with Triple-A Sugar Land over the past few days, and he'll rejoin the big-league roster after going through a workout Tuesday in Houston. The 27-year-old has been sidelined since mid-June by the hamstring injury, but he'll reclaim his starting role at third base now that he's healthy. Aledmys Diaz should return to a utility role as a result.