Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Thu 4/22/21 7:24 AM

McCormick started in center field, batted leadoff and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to Colorado.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick got the start in center field with Myles Straw (illness) unavailable and was the latest fill-in at leadoff with Jose Altuve (COVID-19 protocols) out. Manager Dusty Baker used Kyle Tucker and Straw before McCormick, and it's evident the Astros are missing their ignitor atop the lineup.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Sun 4/18/21 11:08 PM

McCormick went 0-for-2 with a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in the 7-2 loss to the Mariners on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick swiped his first bag of the season after drawing a walk Sunday. He eventually scored after putting himself in scoring position. The 25-year-old only started his third game this season, but has taken advantage with a home run, four RBI and two runs scored in those three starts.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Sun 4/4/21 11:57 PM

McCormick went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Sunday's win over Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick made his first career major-league start Sunday and marked the occasion with his first career homer, a three-run shot in the seventh inning against Yusmeiro Petit that extended the Astros' lead to seven. McCormick may not find himself in the starting lineup too often this season, but he made the most of his opportunity Sunday with Michael Brantley out with a minor wrist injury.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Sun 4/4/21 6:59 AM

McCormick replaced the injured Michael Brantley (wrist) and went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 9-1 victory over Oakland.
EDGE Analysis
Brantley was plunked in the first inning and didn't come out for the second. X-rays came back negative, but Brantley is day-to-day. McCormick could consequently get a start or two in left field. Houston finishes out the series in Oakland on Sunday, then has a two-game set against the Angels on Monday and Tuesday before its first off day Wednesday.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Mon 3/29/21 8:43 AM

McCormick started in center field during a "B" game against the Marlins on Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick has more familiarity with corner outfield, but he could be pressed into duty in center field pending the status of Myles Straw, who is away from the club for health and safety protocols. If Straw's status prevents him from playing when the regular season begins, then McCormick or Kyle Tucker could start in center field. Neither player has much experience at the position, but both of been exposed to it during spring training. The Astros have other in-house options with more experience in center, but they present 40-man roster complications.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Sun 3/28/21 5:23 PM

The Astros informed McCormick on Sunday that he will be included on the team's Opening Day roster, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Heading into the weekend, McCormick already looked to be in decent shape to make the roster as a reserve outfielder, but Myles Straw's placement in MLB's COVID-19 health and safety protocol was enough for McCormick to officially secure his spot with Houston. Provided Straw hasn't tested positive for the virus and is able to clear the protocol before Opening Day, he should still be in line for primary duties in center field, with McCormick representing his top backup. McCormick has posted strong walk rates throughout his minor-league career, and while he lacks Straw's high-end speed, he boasts the far more potent bat of the two. McCormick could get an opportunity in center field if Straw falters in his first taste of everyday playing time in the majors.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Tue 3/16/21 8:46 AM

Houston manager Dusty Baker said he plans to give McCormick more playing time over the next week, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
Baker said McCormick has put a lot of pressure on himself during spring training as he's competed for the fourth outfielder job with Jose Siri and Steven Souza. McCormick went 1-for-2 with a walk in Monday's game and was 2-for-14 prior to that. The manager said all three outfielders will get more run in the next week or so, which will help him make a determination about the roster's composition.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Thu 2/25/21 10:42 PM

McCormick is competing for a reserve role in the Astros' outfield this spring, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick was on the Astros' roster for the wild card and ALDS playoff series', though he never made it on the field. Entering 2021, he's set to fight for the fourth outfielder role with Jose Siri and Steven Souza. If McCormick wins that competition, he could excel on the basepaths as he swiped 16 bags across 110 games at both Double-A Corpus Christi and Triple-A Round Rock in 2019.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Sun 10/11/20 1:25 PM

The Astros optioned McCormick to their taxi squad Sunday ahead of Game 1 of the team's ALCS matchup with the Rays, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Though McCormick was included on the Astros' roster for each of the previous two rounds of the postseason, he didn't get the chance to make his MLB debut. Rather than keeping McCormick around for the ALCS as a luxury fifth outfielder, Houston decided to swap him out for a long-relief option in Chase De Jong.

Chas McCormick
OF HOU
Tue 9/29/20 1:25 PM

McCormick will join the Astros' roster for the Wild Card Series against the Twins, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick's first taste of the big leagues could wind up coming during the postseason. He's unlikely to fill a major role, as he's a fringe prospect who posted a 94 wRC+ in 57 games for Triple-A Round Rock in 2019. He'll give the team added flexibility off the bench, however, and in particular can free up bench outfielder Myles Straw to use his speed as a pinch runner.