Correa went 2-for-4 with two home runs and three RBI in Friday's 6-4 win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Correa had his first hits since being activated off the injured list. Swatting a couple of homers suggests the back injury that sidelined him for a month is not a major concern. The Astros are expected to limit his playing time initially, but assuming he comes out of Friday's game without issue, Correa's scheduled to start Saturday, per Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle.

Correa will sit as expected Wednesday against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Correa isn't expected to play every day right away after returning from a nearly month-long absence with a back injury. He went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts Tuesday and will rest Wednesday, with Alex Bregman sliding to shortstop and Aledmys Diaz starting at third base.

Correa, who returned from the 10-day injured list to start at shortstop in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Rangers, won't play Wednesday in the series finale, David Barron of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

As was suggested over the weekend, the Astros are ramping up Correa slowly upon his return. After playing a full nine innings Tuesday and going 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, Correa will sit out Wednesday and then return to play Friday against the Angels after an off day. Manager AJ Hinch suggested Correa would play in only two of the Astros' three games over the weekend.

Correa (back) will start at shortstop and bat seventh Tuesday against the Rangers, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Correa completed a short rehab stint with Triple-A Round Rock, and he's since been cleared to return from the 10-day injured list. He's been sidelined since Aug. 20 due to a back issue. Houston will have the luxury of easing Correa back into action with the playoffs still a few weeks away.

Correa (back) went 1-for-2 with two walks in Triple-A Round Rock's season-ending loss to Sacramento on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

With no more minor-league games left, it appears Correa's return is imminent. The shortstop will remain with Round Rock through the weekend and partake in a live batting-practice session Sunday before rejoining the Astros on their off day Monday. "If all goes well, we'll continue his rehab in the big leagues during this homestand," manager AJ Hinch said. The Astros host the Rangers for two games beginning Tuesday followed by a three-game set against the Angels that begins Friday. There is a chance Correa could ramp up slowly, playing less than a full-game in the first few games for which he's activated.

Correa (back) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Correa will stick with the Express during their playoff run; if the team gets eliminated, the shortstop will continue rehabbing with High-A Fayetteville or play in simulated games to get back up to speed. His return date remains up in the air.

Correa (back) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Correa is expected to get a chance to take the field for Game 3 of Round Rock's playoff series, assuming all goes well over the next few days. His return date is still up in the air.

Correa (back) could make a rehab appearance for Triple-A Round Rock on Friday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Correa has missed just shy of three weeks with a sore back. The Astros are likely primarily concerned with getting him right for the playoffs, but it looks as though he'll be able to return for at least a handful of games prior to the end of the regular season.

Correa (back) took batting practice on the field prior to Sunday's game against the Mariners, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Correa began hitting off a tee Tuesday, so he appears to be progressing nicely in his return from back soreness. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since Aug. 20 due to the issue, and it remains unclear when exactly the Astros expect him to return from the injured list, though he believes he'll be back before the end of the regular season.

Correa (back) hit in the batting cage Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Correa, who has been sidelined since Aug. 20 with back soreness, said he felt no pain during Thursday's hitting session, which also included flips and tee work. The shortstop said he's taking it slow but is still hoping to return before the end of the regular season.