McCann is not in the lineup Friday against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

After starting each of the last three games (two at catcher, one at DH), McCann will head to the bench as Gattis serves as backstop for the second straight game. The 33-year-old is slashing .279/.375/.443 with three homers and 11 RBI through 17 games.

McCann went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Indians. The homer was his third of the season and first in 12 games.

EDGE Analysis

McCann slotted into the cleanup spot for the second time this season as part of a batting-order shuffle to cover for the unavailable Jose Altuve (shoulder) and George Springer (hamstring).

McCann will start at catcher and bat fourth in the order for Wednesday's game against the Indians, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The move to the cleanup spot figures to be only a temporary arrangement for McCann, who will likely be pushed down the order once Jose Altuve (shoulder) and George Springer (hamstring) are cleared to return to the lineup. Nonetheless, McCann might represent an enticing DFS option while he remains in the heart in the order, especially in a matchup against a volatile starting pitcher Wednesday in the Tribe's Trevor Bauer.

McCann is not in the lineup Monday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

McCann was originally supposed to get the day off Sunday, but the game was ultimately postponed, pushing his day off to Monday. Evan Gattis will take over behind the dish Monday, though McCann should return to the lineup card Tuesday.

McCann is out of the lineup Sunday against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

McCann was left out of the lineup Saturday with left-hander Jharel Cotton starting for the Athletics, but ended up coming off the bench to pick up three plate appearances during the Astros' comeback win. Manager A.J. Hinch will likely want to give McCann a full day off during the series, so it's expected that Evan Gattis will catch all nine innings Sunday.

McCann went 2-for-4 with a double, three RBI and a run scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Manager A.J. Hinch is making sure McCann gets time off as the 33-year-old catcher has not caught more than three games in a row. Friday was his third straight, so it might be time for Evan Gattis on Saturday.

McCann is not in the lineup Monday against the Mariners, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

With southpaw James Paxton toeing the rubber for Seattle, McCann will head to the bench in favor of righty-hitting Evan Gattis. Despite splitting time with Gattis behind the dish, McCann should see the majority of time as backstop, with most of his off days lining up against lefties.

McCann is not in Friday's lineup against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Friday's matchup against Kansas City is an ideal day for McCann to get the day off considering that Houston is facing a left-handed pitcher and has a righty hitter in Evan Gettis that can step in behind the plate. There is very good chance McCann will be back in the lineup Saturday night.

McCann is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners, Bob Dutton of the Tacoma News Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCann received the starting nod behind the dish for the first two games of the series, but manager A.J. Hinch will give the veteran backstop some time off his feet Wednesday. Evan Gattis, who occupied the DH spot in Tuesday's game, will step in to catch Charlie Morton while McCann rests up.

McCann went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

McCann's offense should be a boon to the Astros this season, but early on he's shown a good relationship with Houston's pitching staff. The Mariners have scored just one run on eight hits and six walks over 18 innings. His defensive reputation certainly lags behind others in baseball, but he'll be the team's primary catcher this season barring injury.