Chas McCormick
OF FA
Fri 8/6/21 7:57 AM

McCormick started in center field and went 2-for-4 with a double in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick had sat out a three of the five games while the Astros were in National League cities, but he should be in the lineup for the four-game set against Minnesota of the AL. Houston has one more series in an NL city, a three-game set in San Diego from Sept. 3 to 5.

Chas McCormick
OF FA
Tue 8/3/21 7:05 PM

McCormick is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
With both Yordan Alvarez and Michael Brantley forced to play the outfield in the NL park, Kyle Tucker will shift to center field as McCormick moves to the bench. McCormick should continue to see substantial time in center field when Houston returns home Thursday.

Chas McCormick
OF FA
Mon 8/2/21 8:35 AM

McCormick went 2-for-4 in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick has become the team's primary center fielder following the trade of Myles Straw, so he should see plenty of at-bats between now and the end of the season. The consistent at-bats could be what he needs to break out of a post-break slump in which he was 2-for-19 prior to Sunday's two-hit effort. He was productive as an everyday player when the Astros were without Michael Brantley and/or Kyle Tucker for stretch between May and June, belting six home runs in 75 at-bats.

Chas McCormick
OF FA
Sun 8/1/21 9:58 AM

McCormick started in center field and went 0-for-4 in Saturday's 8-6 loss to San Francisco.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick is Houston's primary center fielder after the team traded Myles Straw to Cleveland this past week, although he did not start Friday, as manager Dusty Baker wedged designated hitter Yordan Alvarez into the starting lineup in a National League ballpark. The Astros have three more games in NL cities on the trip -- Sunday's finale in San Francisco, followed by two games in Los Angeles against the Dodgers.

Chas McCormick
OF FA
Fri 7/30/21 8:52 PM

McCormick isn't starting Friday against the Giants, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick could see an uptick in playing time after Myles Straw was traded to Cleveland on Friday, but he'll remain on the bench while Yordan Alvarez plays in the outfield in a National League park. Kyle Tucker will shift to center field in Friday's series opener.

Chas McCormick
OF FA
Fri 7/9/21 7:05 AM

McCormick went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and was caught stealing in Thursday's 2-1 loss to Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick started in center field for the resting Myles Straw and contributed a third multi-hit game in his last four starts, going 6-for-14 with three extra-base hits and six RBI during that run. He's up to 33 RBI over 55 games. Since the end of May, he's shown an ability to come off the bench and produce in spotty playing time. McCormick has an .897 OPS with seven home runs and 20 RBI over the last 30 games. There currently is no path to regular at-bats for him, but when he does get into the lineup, McCormick has a potent lineup around him that present RBI opportunities.

Chas McCormick
OF FA
Mon 7/5/21 8:23 AM

McCormick went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional RBI in Sunday's 4-3 extra-inning win over Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick, who has been filling in for Kyle Tucker (back spasms) in right field, singled home a run in the fourth, then gave Houston the lead with a two-run homer in the sixth. It was the 10th long ball of the season for McCormick, who went 4-for-11 with five RBI while replacing Tucker.

Chas McCormick
OF FA
Sat 7/3/21 7:26 AM

McCormick started in right field and went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in Friday's 6-3 win over Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick filled in for Kyle Tucker, who was scratched due to back spasms. He's managed to make himself relevant despite inconsistent playing time. The 26-year-old outfielder has a .789 OPS with nine home runs and 29 RBI over 52 games.

Chas McCormick
OF FA
Thu 6/24/21 2:46 AM

McCormick went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick didn't start the contest, but he was brought in to replace Yordan Alvarez with Houston ahead by 11 runs in the seventh. He padded the lead with a 395-foot solo shot in the eighth. McCormick's .231 average on the season isn't impressive, but he has nonetheless been productive with nine homers and 27 RBI across 134 plate appearances.

Chas McCormick
OF FA
Wed 6/23/21 3:39 PM

McCormick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick's move to the bench coincides with the return of Kyle Tucker (illness), who was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list earlier Wednesday. While Tucker was out, McCormick drew eight consecutive starts in right field, going 7-for-34 with two home runs and six RBI over that stretch. With Tucker, Michael Brantley and Myles Straw locked in as Houston's primary outfielders, McCormick will have to settle for a bench role moving forward.