Alex Bregman 3B BOS Sat 4/20/19 12:56 AM
Alex Bregman
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Bregman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Friday's 7-2 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
It's the 25-year-old's third homer of the year, two of which have come in the last three games. Bregman's .295/.389/.492 slash line through 17 contests is right in line with his 2018 performance, and his spot in the heart of the Astros' order gives him a strong fantasy floor and consistency.
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Wed 4/17/19 2:00 AM
Alex Bregman
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Bregman went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in a 9-1 victory against the Athletics on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The Astros were already ahead 4-0, but Bregman doubled the lead with one swing in the fourth. It was only his second homer of the year, but Bregman is hitting .302 with seven RBI, seven runs and two steals in 53 at-bats. Behind eight walks, he also owns a .397 on-base percentage and .869 OPS.
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Sun 4/14/19 7:44 AM
Alex Bregman
3B BOS
Bregman went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 3-1 win over Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Bregman returned to the lineup after missing two games with a hamstring injury. He was back at third base and hitting third in the order as he normally does.
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Sat 4/13/19 6:18 PM
Alex Bregman
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Bregman (hamstring) is starting at third base and batting third Saturday against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bregman has been held out the past two games due to right hamstring soreness but is able to make his return to action Saturday. The 25-year-old is slashing .341/.440/.488 with one home run through 50 plate appearances, and will look to stay hot versus Seattle starter Felix Hernandez.
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Fri 4/12/19 8:16 PM
Alex Bregman
3B BOS
Bregman (hamstring) is expected to return to the starting lineup Saturday against Seattle, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bregman tweaked his right hamstring during Tuesday's matchup, although the Astros are encouraged by his progress and are optimistic that he'll be back in the starting nine as early as Saturday. In the event that he is cleared for action, Yuli Gurriel figures to return to first base and Tyler White would revert back to a bench role.
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Fri 4/12/19 7:20 PM
Alex Bregman
3B BOS
Bregman (hamstring) isn't in Friday's lineup against Seattle, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bregman was spotted doing some running in the outfield prior to the game, although the medical staff evidently doesn't feel ready to clear him for game action just yet. There's been no word on whether Bregman will be available to pinch hit Friday night.
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Fri 4/12/19 6:43 PM
Alex Bregman
3B BOS
Bregman (hamstring) did some running in the outfield with the team trainers prior to Friday's game against Seattle, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Astros still haven't revealed their lineup for Friday night, so if everything checks out, Bregman could be back in the starting nine for the series opener. Yuli Gurriel would likely draw the start at the hot corner if Bregman can't go.
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Wed 4/10/19 4:48 PM
Alex Bregman
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Manager AJ Hinch said the Astros believe Bregman is dealing with a "minor" hamstring injury, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bregman tweaked his hamstring while running the bases Tuesday against the Yankees. While he's out of the lineup Wednesday as a result, the infielder underwent some testing with a team physician and the Astros were apparently encouraged by the results. With an off day Thursday, Bregman will have a shot to rejoin the lineup Friday against the Mariners.
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Wed 4/10/19 3:46 PM
Alex Bregman
3B BOS
Bregman (hamstring) is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Yankees, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bregman tweaked his hamstring while running the bases late in Tuesday's contest. With a day off Thursday, he'll have a shot to return Friday against the Mariners. Yuli Gurriel slides over to third base in his absence, with Aledmys Diaz starting at first.
Alex Bregman 3B BOS Tue 4/9/19 11:50 PM
Alex Bregman
3B BOS
Bregman left Tuesday's game against the Yankees after tweaking his right hamstring, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
EDGE Analysis
Bregman sustained the the injury running the bases and was removed during the eighth inning. The 25-year-old is likely to be out of the lineup for Wednesday's series finale so he can take advantage of the following off day, but hopes to be ready for Friday's game at Seattle.