Corey Julks
LF/RF FA
Wed 4/12/23 8:23 PM

Julks went 2-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored during Wednesday's shutout win over the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
The 27-year-old rookie has gotten off to a solid start to the season with a .294 batting average, and now he's added a bit of power to his major-league statline. Julks' fourth-inning home run off Rich Hill was the first of his MLB career and traveled over 400 feet to left-center field. Julks slugged 31 homers in Triple-A last season, so it might not be long before he adds a few more to his major-league total.

Corey Julks
LF/RF FA
Wed 4/5/23 9:29 AM

Julks went 2-for-4 with a run scored Tuesday against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Julks drew the start at designated hitter and hit sixth in the lineup, and he's now started four of six games early this season. His playing time is likely to become more sporadic once Michael Brantley (shoulder) is able to return from the injured list, though there's no clear timeline for that to occur. In the meantime, Julks has taken advantage of his opportunity by collecting four hits in 16 at-bats, though he's also struck out seven times.

Corey Julks
LF/RF FA
Mon 4/3/23 4:40 PM

Julks is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Julks will be back on the bench after he drew three consecutive starts -- one at designated hitter and two in left field -- while going 2-for-12 with six strikeouts during the Astros' season-opening four-game series with the White Sox. While Michael Brantley (shoulder) is on the injured list, the Astros will have a regular place available at either designated hitter or left field, but manager Dusty Baker could take a committee approach to the open spot in the lineup rather than settling on Julks or anybody else as an everyday player.

Corey Julks
LF/RF FA
Fri 3/31/23 3:38 PM

Julks will start Friday's game against the White Sox as Houston's designated hitter.
EDGE Analysis
Coming off a season in which he slashed .268/.349/.499 in Triple-A, the 27-year-old outfield prospect will officially make his MLB debut Friday. He's demonstrated an ability to collect plenty of homers, RBI and steals in the minors, but there's no guarantee he gets enough playing time to be an impactful fantasy player.

Corey Julks
LF/RF FA
Thu 3/30/23 12:29 PM

The Astros selected Julks' contract from Triple-A Sugar Land on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Julks was left unprotected ahead of the Rule 5 Draft this offseason, went unselected and then won a spot on Houston's Opening Day roster. It will be his major-league debut when he gets into a game.

Corey Julks
LF/RF FA
Tue 3/28/23 5:39 PM

Julks has made the Opening Day roster in Houston, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Julks won a spot on the bench after putting up an .868 OPS over 44 plate appearances this spring in the Grapefruit League. He had an .854 OPS with 31 home runs and 22 stolen bases in 130 games last season at Triple-A Sugar Land. The 27-year-old outfielder will be making his MLB debut whenever he first appears in a game for the reigning World Series champions.

Corey Julks
LF/RF FA
Wed 3/22/23 4:43 PM

Astros manager Dusty Baker said Wednesday that Julks "could come into play sometime this year, hopefully," Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Julks had a bases-clearing double during Wednesday's Grapefruit League win over the Mets, pushing his team-leading RBI total this spring to 10. The 27-year-old is coming off a big season with Triple-A Sugar Land which saw him post a .864 OPS with 31 home runs and 22 stolen bases. Julks isn't going to make the Opening Day roster, but the late bloomer might get a look in Houston's outfield at some point this season.