Chas McCormick
OF FA
Sat 5/29/21 6:30 AM

McCormick went 1-for-3 with a home run, a walk and three RBI in Friday's 10-3 extra-innings loss to the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick's name was all over the game before Houston's bullpen surrendered eight runs in extra frames. HIs two-run home run in the fourth inning gave the Astros a lead, and he tied the game in the bottom of the 10th with a sacrifice fly. In between, his bid for a grand slam was caught at the warning track. McCormick started in left field in place of Michael Brantley, who landed on the injured list with a hamstring injury. He's batting just .188 for the season, but six of McCormick's nine hits have gone for extra bases, including four that left the yard.

Chas McCormick
OF FA
Sun 5/23/21 1:24 AM

McCormick went 2-for-4 with a solo home run during Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
The 26-year-old went deep during the second inning to give Houston an early 3-0 lead, and it ended up being the team's only extra-base hit of the contest. McCormick has a .211/.279/.500 slash line in 43 plate appearances and should continue to see occasional opportunities in the outfield.

Chas McCormick
OF FA
Mon 5/17/21 7:06 AM

McCormick went 1-for-3 with a walk, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick had a bases-loaded single as part of a four-run, eighth-inning uprising that seized the lead and secured the win. The backup outfielder got a rare start, playing left field in place of Michael Brantley, who served as the designated hitter Sunday. Aledmys Diaz is usually the first choice to back up at corner outfield, but the Astros need to keep McCormick fresh, so he was given the start Sunday. He's batting .176 with a .668 OPS over 39 plate appearances.

Chas McCormick
OF FA
Thu 5/13/21 12:29 AM

McCormick went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in the Astros' 9-1 win over the Angels on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick went deep off Patrick Sandoval with two on in the eighth inning. The 26-year-old doesn't start very often, but he took advantage of the opportunity Wednesday. He has only 34 plate appearances this season, and is slashing .167/.235/.433. The outfielder has two home runs, 10 RBI and eight runs.

Chas McCormick
OF FA
Thu 4/29/21 5:09 AM

McCormick started in left field and went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 7-5 win over the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
McCormick slipped into left field with Michael Brantley serving as the designated hitter after Houston placed Yordan Alvarez on the COVID-19 protocols list. The Astros are not sure about the specifics of Alvarez's situation, and manager Dusty Baker told Brian McTaggart of MLB.com that it could be nothing. If Alvarez needs multiple days, the domino effect of a lineup shuffle could lead to at-bats for McCormick.

Chas McCormick
OF FA
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 FA
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 FA
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 FA
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 FA
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.