Straw was recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports. He's starting in left field and hitting ninth against the Tigers, per David Barron of the Houston Chronicle.

EDGE Analysis

Straw will provide the Astros with depth while Carlos Correa (back) is on the shelf. The 24-year-old has appeared in 40 games for the big club this season, slashing .244/.361/.305 with seven stolen bases.