James (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Fayetteville on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

James has been sidelined all season to this point after undergoing surgery on his right hip in October before suffering a hamstring injury in mid-June. He'll likely need multiple outings in the minors before joining the Houston bullpen, but figures to remain in line to be activated in early July, assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks in the coming days.