Astros general manager James Click said he's hopeful McCormick (finger) will return to the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

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Houston made four roster moves prior to the series opener in Arlington, but the decision to demote Jake Meyers to Triple-A Sugar Land while not placing McCormick on the injured list seemingly supports Click's notion that McCormick is primed for a return. Click added that McCormick, who has missed four straight games with a dislocated pinkie finger, is expected to share duties in center field with Mauricio Dubon moving forward now that Meyers is out of the mix. McCormick will also be a candidate to pick up reps in left field when the Astros want to give Yordan Alvarez (hand) and Trey Mancini time out of the field.