Chas McCormick
OF HOU
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 HOU
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 HOU
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 HOU
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 HOU
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.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Mon 6/21/21 7:21 AM

McCormick went 2-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Sunday's 8-2 win over the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick is one of two young players producing for the Astros while regulars are sidelined -- Abraham Toro is the other. He's filled in at right field while Kyle Tucker (illness) has been unavailable and also filled in when Michael Brantley was on the injured list. McCormick is 9-for-30 with three home runs over the last eight contests. His presence in the lineup could be ending soon as Tucker, who felt good after a batting practice session Sunday, is expected to be activated off the COVID-19 protocols list during the three-game set against Baltimore, which kicks off Monday.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Sun 6/20/21 2:21 PM

McCormick will start in right field and bat second Sunday against the White Sox.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick is in the lineup for the sixth game in a row while Kyle Tucker (illness) remains on the COVID-19 injured list. The rookie has gone 3-for-21 with a pair of home runs over the previous five contests, but his run of regular playing time will likely come to an end shortly. Tucker is expected to return to the Houston lineup at some point during the club's series in Baltimore that begins Monday, according to Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Thu 6/17/21 3:59 AM

McCormick went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three total RBI in an 8-4 win over Texas on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick was one of three players to blast two homers in the contest, joining teammate Jose Altuve and Texas' Eli White. McCormick's second-inning blast gave the Astros an early 3-0 lead, and his sixth-inning 438-foot long ball extended their lead to three runs again. The 26-year-old has gone deep four times in his past 18 at-bats and is batting .389 with five RBI overall during that stretch.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Wed 6/16/21 6:48 AM

McCormick started in right field in place of Kyle Tucker (illness) on Tuesday and went 0-for-4 with a run scored in a 6-3 extra-inning win over Texas.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick wore the golden sombrero, striking out four times in the game, but managed to score as the runner placed on second base to start the bottom of the 10th inning. He would likely start in right field again Wednesday if Tucker remains unavailable. McCormick came up through the system has a right fielder but has started there just twice in 2021, while also playing 12 in left field and seven in center.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Mon 6/14/21 8:40 AM

McCormick went 2-for-2 with a solo home run in Sunday's 14-3 win over the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick entered the blowout win late as a pinch hitter for Yordan Alvarez and swatted his sixth homer in 38 games. He made some noise when filling in for an injured Michael Brantley recently and has a 1.002 OPS over the last 13 games. He can play center field, which would be the most likely path to a starting assignment, but Myles Straw has hit well of late (11-for-24, 1.099 OPS, eight games), so McCormick will have to manage as the fourth outfielder.