Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Tue 7/5/22 6:43 PM

McCormick is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
The Astros still have an opening in the everyday lineup while Michael Brantley (shoulder) remains on the injured list, but McCormick doesn't look as though he'll be a regular in the starting nine. He'll take a seat for the second game in a row while the Astros continue to take a committee approach to fill Brantley's spot. Utility man Aledmys Diaz will crack the lineup Tuesday, picking up a start at first base while Yuli Gurriel serves as Houston's designated hitter.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Mon 7/4/22 2:31 PM

McCormick isn't starting Monday against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick started in the last three games and went 5-for-10 with two homers, three runs, three RBI, two walks and two strikeouts across that span. However, Mauricio Dubon will take over in left field and bat eighth Monday.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Sun 7/3/22 11:30 AM

McCormick went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Saturday against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick drew his second consecutive start in left field, and he took advantage by slugging his eighth home run of the season. With Michael Brantley (shoulder) sidelined, McCormick has been battling with Aledmys Diaz for a regular spot in the lineup. McCormick has made the most of his recent opportunity, racking up four hits -- two of which were long balls -- across his last seven at-bats.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Sat 7/2/22 10:47 AM

McCormick went 2-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run Friday against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick drew his second start in left field since being recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday. He delivered a two-run home run in the third inning, his seventh long ball of the campaign. McCormick has alternated his spot in the lineup with Aledmys Diaz, and a timeshare may continue until Michael Brantley (shoulder) is able to return from the injured list.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Tue 6/28/22 2:51 PM

The Astros recalled McCormick from Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. He'll start in left field and bat seventh in Houston's series opener with the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick and Jose Siri were both shipped out to Sugar Land over the weekend after Houston elected to proceed with the newly activated Jake Meyers as its primary option in center field moving forward. However, with Houston now in need of another outfielder with Michael Brantley (shoulder) landing on the 10-day injured list Tuesday, McCormick will be summoned from the minors just two days after his demotion. Though Brantley's absence creates an opening in Houston's everyday lineup, manager Dusty Baker is likely to turn to a combination of Mauricio Dubon, J.J. Matijevic, Aledmys Diaz and McCormick to fill the void rather than settling on one player as Brantley's replacement.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Sun 6/26/22 10:32 AM

The Astros optioned McCormick to Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick and Jose Siri had been serving as the Astros' primary center fielders for most of the season, but both players have now been sent back to Triple-A this weekend. After neither McCormick (.685 OPS in 172 plate appearances) nor Siri (.563 OPS in 141 plate appearances) did much to move the needle, the Astros appear prepared to give Jake Meyers a look as their main option in center field following Meyers' recent reinstatement from the 60-day injured list. Mauricio Dubon and J.J. Matijevic remain on hand as backup options behind Meyers.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Sat 6/18/22 11:50 AM

McCormick went 1-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored Friday against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick was in the lineup for only the third time in the last nine games, and he hit eighth while playing center field. He delivered an RBI single and came around to score in the sixth inning as part of a nine-run rally for Houston. Since the start of June, McCormick is hitting .174 with a 34.6 percent strikeout rate in 23 at-bats.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Wed 6/15/22 11:29 AM

McCormick isn't starting Wednesday against the Rangers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in Tuesday's win over the Rangers and will be out of the lineup for the sixth time in the last eight games. Jose Siri is starting in center field and batting eighth.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Mon 6/13/22 5:00 PM

McCormick remains on the bench Monday against the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Through last Monday, McCormick had started 67 percent of the Astros' games. Since then, however, he's been in the lineup just once in six contests. Mauricio Dubon will be the one to handle center field Monday.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Sun 6/12/22 10:56 AM

McCormick is not in Sunday's lineup against the Marlins.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick is hitting .200 with seven strikeouts and one home run in 15 at-bats this month. Jose Siri will start in center field and bat ninth.