Beltran was lifted from Thursday's game against the Rangers after being hit by a pitch on his right foot, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beltran walked to first base with a trainer, but proceeded to exit the game in favor of Derek Fisher after appearing noticeably pained. The 40-year-old will undergo testing following the game, and should be considered day-to-day for the time being.

Beltran is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Beltran has gone 0-for-8 at the plate during the first two games of the weekend series against the Angels, so he'll head to the bench for a breather. Brian McCann will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth in the order.

Beltran is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the A's.

EDGE Analysis

Beltran is 0-for-8 over his last three games, so he'll head to the bench after starting four straight contests. George Springer will serve as the DH in his place, opening up a spot for Jake Marisnick to start in centerfield for the game.

Beltran went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and two RBI Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Beltran drove in both of his runs against starter Taijuan Walker, taking him deep for a solo shot in the second inning before adding a sac fly in the third. The switch-hitting veteran has provided some pop out of the DH spot with 14 home runs and 23 doubles.

Beltran is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beltran will hit the bench for the second consecutive day and third time in six days, a byproduct of the Astros having no DH spot available in their lineup. With the Astros and Diamondbacks set to wrap up their four-game series with games Wednesday and Thursday back in Houston, it shouldn't be long before Beltran returns to a starting role.

Beltran is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the White Sox, Jake Kaplan of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

After going 0-for-4 Wednesday, Beltran will head to the bench for a breather as George Springer slides over to DH and Jake Marisnick draws the start in center field. The veteran has been hitting the ball well since the All-Star break, going 24-for-79 (.304) with six extra-base hits in 20 games.

Beltran is back in the lineup Friday after missing Thursday's game with an illness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Beltran managed to power through the pain to make a pinch-hit appearance, but couldn't reach base. He has six multi-hit games and owns a .283/.333/.433 batting line since the All-Star break.

Beltran is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Beltran went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's game to end his eight-game hitting streak, so he'll get the series finale off. A.J. Reed will take over designated hitter duties for the contest, batting eighth.

Beltran went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

For much of the season, Beltran has been a passenger on the Astros' non-stop bus heading to the postseason, contributing less to Houston's success than the team's other regulars. But he's going through a good stretch of late, having hit in eight straight games, going 12-for-32 with a homer, six RBI and seven runs scored.

Beltran went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

For much of the season, Beltran has been a passenger on the Astros' non-stop bus heading to the postseason, contributing less to Houston's success than the team's other regulars. But he's going through a good stretch, having hit in eight straight games, going 12-for-32 with a homer, six RBI and seven runs scored.