Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Tue 7/22/25 1:19 AM

McCormick went 2-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 6-3 win over the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick has gone 3-for-11 with four strikeouts over three games since returning from an oblique strain that had kept him out since late May. The outfielder has started two of those games, both in center field, which will put some pressure on Taylor Trammell for playing time until Jake Meyers (calf) is able to return. For the season, McCormick is slashing .259/.333/.296 with no home runs, two RBI, nine runs scored and two steals on five attempts through 64 plate appearances. If he can't get his bat going, McCormick could eventually be limited to filling in as a fourth outfielder once the Astros are healthier.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Fri 7/18/25 6:55 PM

The Astros reinstated McCormick (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick played six games in the minors while working his way back from a left oblique strain that has plagued him since May, going 4-for-23 with two homers, four RBI, four runs scored and a steal. Now healthy, he'll provide some depth to an Astros outfield unit that has been decimated by injuries. However, his .649 OPS in the bigs this year isn't likely to buy him regular playing time. Kenedy Corona was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Thu 7/3/25 1:33 PM

McCormick (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick has been shelved since late May with a left oblique strain but is finally ready to test things out in game action. If all goes well, he has a shot for activation from the 10-day injured list prior to the All-Star break. McCormick was playing sparingly before getting hurt and that's unlikely to change upon his return.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Sun 6/29/25 3:31 PM

McCormick (oblique) will report to the Astros' spring facility in Florida to face live pitching this week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 30-year-old landed on the shelf in late May due to an oblique strain but is now nearing the final stages of his rehab program. Manager Joe Espada indicated previously that McCormick would require a rehab assignment before returning from the 10-day injured list, which will likely be the next step if the outfielder faces live pitching with no issues.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Thu 6/19/25 9:06 PM

McCormick (oblique) is likely to face live hitting within the next week, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick has been on the injured list since May 31 and resumed swinging Friday. He's still a while away from being activated, however, as manager Joe Espada said McCormick will require a rehab assignment.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Fri 6/13/25 5:54 PM

McCormick (oblique) hit off a tee Friday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's the first update on McCormick since the Astros placed him on the 10-day injured list May 31 due to a strained left oblique. While it's encouraging to see him begin swinging a bat, McCormick likely still has more hurdles to clear before being activated.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Sat 5/31/25 1:01 PM

The Astros placed McCormick on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left oblique strain, retroactive to Friday.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick has gone 4-for-18 with two RBI and two runs scored since the start of May, but he'll now be unavailable for at least the next nine days while he recovers from his strained oblique. Shay Whitcomb will come up from Triple-A Sugar Land to fill the open roster spot.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Mon 4/28/25 1:47 AM

McCormick went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs scored Sunday against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick made just his seventh start of the season and hit ninth in the order. He led off the third and fifth innings with hits and came around to score on each occasion. McCormick is now 7-for-22 on the campaign.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Thu 4/24/25 12:29 AM

McCormick went 1-for-2 Wednesday against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick appeared to be splitting with Jake Meyers in center field to begin the season, but his role has faded significantly. He was in the lineup for just the sixth time this season Wednesday, and he was removed for a pinch hitter in the sixth frame.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Thu 4/3/25 1:53 AM

McCormick went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored Wednesday against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick was reportedly on the roster bubble to close spring training, and he started only one of Houston's first four games. However, he's now manned center field in three of the team's last four matchups, costing Jake Meyers playing time. The duo seem likely to continue to split playing time for the foreseeable future, limiting the potential fantasy value of both.