Carter is 9-for-42 (.214) with hour home runs and 10 RBI through 16 spring games.

EDGE Analysis

Carter's batting line this spring is just about what one would expect -- a few home runs to go along with a meager batting average. He will be the Brewers' regular first baseman when the regular season kicks off next week.

Carter is 2-for-7 with two home runs and three runs batted in through three spring games.

EDGE Analysis

Carter's power numbers were down a bit last season, as he dipped from 37 home runs in 2014 to 24 in 2015, so it's good to see he's been muscling up in the early goings of spring training. The 29-year-old is expected to slot in as the Brewers' starting first baseman this season and will try to continue slugging at a high clip in the hitter-friendly Miller Park.

Carter signed a one-year deal with the Brewers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Carter had a disappointing follow-up last season to his 37-homer 2014 campaign, as the right-handed slugger posted a .199 batting average over 460 plate appearances. He'll now get a fresh start with Milwaukee, competing with the likes of Garin Cecchini for reps at first base. He could also be one of the first pinch-hit options off the bench, as Carter was primarily used as a DH during his time in Houston.

The Astros non-tendered Carter on Wednesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carter blasted 24 home runs last year and 90 in all with the Astros over the last three seasons, but he also struck out in bunches and hit just .199 last season, so the Astros decided not to offer him a contract for 2016. Carter is now a free agent and will hook on with a team that is intrigued by his power.

Carter went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer and a walk in a 7-6 win over Seattle on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Carter appears to be getting hos, as he has five homers in his last nine games. This is when the Astros need a hot stretch, but it wont salvage his season. Carter is batting just .196, but he does have 24 home runs in 378 at-bats. He simply can't stick around the majors batting below .200 and he'll need to fix that in the offseason if he wants an everyday job.

Carter went 2-for-3 with his 22nd homer of the season during Sunday's 4-2 win over Texas.

EDGE Analysis

Carter has homered in four of his last six games for the Astros, and while he's no longer their everyday starting first baseman, he's certainly getting hot at the right time. Overall, the 28-year-old is hitting .195/.305/.414 over 370 at-bats this season.

Carter went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in a 4-3 loss to Oakland on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a rough year for Carter, as he's hitting just .186. The power is not dreadful though, as he has 19 home runs and 55 RBI to go along with a .299 OBP. Carter has lost almost all of his mixed-league relevancy and his value is limited to NL-only formats at this juncture.

Carter hit a three-run homer -- his 18th of the season -- during Sunday's 7-5 loss to Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Carter's home run was actually his first since July 28. After blasting a career-high 37 homers last year, the veteran slugger may not even surpass 20 long balls this season now that he's no longer the Astros' primary option at first base. Carter has been limited to only 41 at-bats over the last 30 days, so he shouldn't be in your fantasy lineup unless you're desperate for power or need a DFS punt-play.

Houston Astros first baseman Chris Carter is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox after recovering from an ankle injury, according to the team's official website. Carter missed both games over the weekend after injuring his ankle Friday against the Texas Rangers, but he is ready to return after a team off-day Monday.

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch said he is optimistic that first baseman Chris Carter will not need to be placed on the disabled list after leaving Friday's game against the Texas Rangers because of a sprained ankle, according to the team's official website. Carter is not in the starting lineup Saturday after being removed following a throw from Jose Altuve that pulled him off the bag in the second inning. “I’m trying not to go on the (disabled list),” Carter said. “We’ll see how it feels when I get here tomorrow and we’ll have a decision from there.” Jonathan Singleton will likely see time at first base while Carter is sidelined. Carter has tallied a .185 average with 15 home runs and 41 RBI in 86 games this season after hitting .227 with 37 home runs and 88 RBI last year.