Cole allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out 14 over six innings, getting a no-decision in Monday's 3-2 extra-inning win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Cole recorded double-digit strikeouts for the 16th time in 28 starts, narrowly missing out on a win when Milwaukee's Christian Yelich hit a ninth-inning home run off closer Roberto Osuna. While he didn't get the win, Cole ran his unbeaten streak to 17 games, a stretch during which he's posted a 2.06 ERA with a 13.1 K/9. Next on the docket for Cole is a start at home against the Mariners on Sunday.

Cole allowed four runs on six hits and one walk while striking out 14 over 6.2 innings for a no-decision against the Rays on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The offense bailed out Cole, who departed with the Astros down by a run. This was the 15th time in 27 starts the right-hander has recorded double-digit strikeouts, establishing a new franchise record and putting him atop the league in that category with 252. Cole will next start Monday on the road in Milwaukee.

Cole (15-5) earned the win Thursday after holding the Tigers scoreless while striking out 12 over seven innings. He allowed two hits and one walk.

EDGE Analysis

Despite missing more than two weeks with hamstring soreness, the right-hander's velocity hit 99 mph in the first inning and stayed high all night. Cole's strikeout of Jake Rogers in the sixth inning--his 10th of the game--matched a franchise record of 14 games in one season with 10 strikeouts or more. The 28-year-old now owns a ridiculous 2.75 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 238:40 K:BB, and falls just one strikeout behind teammate Justin Verlander. Cole is scheduled to take the hill again on Wednesday against Tampa Bay.

Cole (hamstring) is listed as the Astros' probable starter for Thursday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

The Astros seemingly have no lingering concern about Cole's sore right hamstring after he completed a bullpen session Monday without incident. Though he was never placed on the 10-day injured list, Cole ended up missing just over two weeks as a result of the hamstring issue. Houston demoted Rogelio Armenteros to Triple-A Round Rock over the weekend to open a spot back up in the rotation for Cole.

Cole (hamstring) said he expects to start Thursday against the Tigers, Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole is on track to rejoin Houston's rotation for Thursday's series finale against Detroit after getting through a bullpen session with no issues Monday. The right-hander hasn't pitched since Aug. 7 due to a sore hamstring; in six second-half starts, Cole is 5-0 with a 2.25 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 56:9 K:BB in 40 innings.

Cole (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Monday afternoon, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

A bullpen session Monday puts Cole on schedule to start Thursday after skipping one turn through the rotation due to a right hamstring discomfort. Although the Astros have not made an official announcement about Cole's return, they currently list Thursday's starter as "to be determined."

Cole (hamstring) played catch Friday for the first time since being scratched from Tuesday's start, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole said he felt no ill effects following the session and is expected to play catch again this weekend in Oakland. That will be followed by an "extensive" bullpen session when Houston returns home. Getting through that pain-free will clear Cole for a return to the rotation during a four-game set against the Tigers which begins Monday. "Right now, our hope is that he's going to be able to pitch at the back end of that Detroit Tigers series," manager A.J. Hinch said. The Astros will need a fifth starter Thursday.

Manager AJ Hinch said Thursday that he expects Cole (hamstring) to slot back into the Houston rotation next week, Jim Bowden of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hinch didn't pinpoint a specific day for Cole's return, but the presumption is that he'll take the hill when his next turn in the rotation comes up Monday in Detroit. That would set Cole up for a two-start week, with his second turn coming next weekend at home versus the Angels. Before the Astros confirm his availability, however, Cole will likely need to complete a bullpen session and/or throw a live batting practice session to prove his sore right hamstring isn't an issue.

Cole (hamstring) said his injury is "not super serious," Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole was scratched from his scheduled start Tuesday due to right hamstring discomfort, but he received some good news after visiting with doctors Wednesday. While it doesn't sound like the issue will force the right-hander onto the injured list, it remains to be seen whether he'll be able to make his next start on schedule. Cole will see how his hamstring responds to rest and treatment in the coming days before the Astros determine when he'll get the ball next.

Cole (hamstring) is receiving further tests Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cole was scratched from Tuesday's start after experiencing right hamstring discomfort, and hopefully Wednesday's tests should provide more clarity on the severity of the injury. Manager AJ Hinch said the right-hander reported that he was feeling good, but the tests could help determine a timetable for his return.