Bregman is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Royals, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bregman had started each of the last nine contests following a five-game absence with an elbow injury, but he'll be given a day of rest Friday. Mauricio Dubon will occupy the hot corner for Houston.

Bregman was ejected from Thursday's game against the Royals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bregman struck out on three pitches in the fourth inning, all of them looking. He took exception with at least one of the calls and departed the game after going 0-for-2. Shay Whitcomb took over at third base.

Bregman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Bregman pushed the Astros back in front with a solo home in the seventh and they would never look back. It's a continuation of what's already been a strong month for Bregman. He now has eight multi-hit efforts and at least a hit in 14 of his last 16 games while only striking out nine times in 77 at-bats. For the year, he's slashing .260/.316/.448 with 21 homers, 61 RBI, 67 runs, three steals and a 37:69 BB:K in 532 plate appearances.

Bregman is starting at third base and batting second in Friday's game versus the Orioles, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bregman started in the designated hitter spot in his first two games back from swelling in his right elbow, but he's feeling well enough to play the field Friday. The Astros are likely to continue giving Bregman some starts at DH just to be safe, but it's a good sign that he's returning to third base already. Yordan Alvarez will be the DH on Friday.

Bregman (elbow) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

After missing Houston's previous five games with a swollen elbow, Bregman rejoined the lineup Wednesday at designated hitter and made his presence felt right away, leading off the bottom of the first inning with a solo shot off Cooper Criswell. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Bregman said that his right elbow will be a "fluid situation" for the rest of the season, and though he resumed throwing Wednesday, he could continue to see regular starts at DH rather than third base to help manage the issue. Overall, Bregman is slashing .261/.318/.450 with 20 home runs, 60 RBI, 66 runs and three stolen bases across 513 plate appearances on the season.

Bregman (elbow) will serve as the Astros' designated hitter and leadoff batter in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bregman will return to the lineup for the first time in a week, as he had been on the bench for each of the past five games while dealing with swelling on the back of his right elbow. General manager Dana Brown said earlier Wednesday that Bregman could play third base if needed, but the Astros will ease him back in a non-defensive role in his first game since Aug. 14. Bregman had typically served as the Astros' No. 2 hitter prior to suffering the injury, but he'll move into the leadoff spot Wednesday while normal table setter Jose Altuve gets a day off.

Astros general manager Dana Brown said in a radio appearance with SportsTalk 790 Houston that Bregman (elbow) is expected to be back in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Red Sox as the team's designated hitter.

EDGE Analysis

Brown added that Brown could play "third base if we needed him," but the club will ease him back in at DH as he returns from swelling in his right elbow. Bregman has been out of the lineup for the past five contests while dealing with an elbow issue that popped up when he slept on it awkwardly.

Bregman (elbow) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The third baseman will sit for the fifth consecutive game due to swelling in the back of his right elbow. Rome previously speculated Bregman may not rejoin the lineup until Thursday's series opener in Baltimore, but he hasn't been officially ruled out for Wednesday's series finale versus Boston.

Bregman (elbow) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's the fourth straight game Bregman has missed with swelling in the back of his right elbow. Rome speculates that Bregman could ultimately be held out until the beginning of the Astros' road trip on Thursday. Shay Whitcomb is getting another start at third base Monday.

Bregman (elbow) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

It's the third straight game on the bench for Bregman due to swelling in the back of his right elbow, which surfaced after sleeping on it wrong. Bregman should be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener versus the Red Sox. Shay Whitcomb will receive another start at the hot corner Sunday for Houston.