Gattis is back in the lineup Friday against Detroit, serving as the DH and batting sixth.

EDGE Analysis

His second straight absence Thursday, following an 0-for-4, three-strikeout performance in his debut, raised some eyebrows. However, it seems Gattis is fine, physically, as he'll step back in Friday to face right-hander Mike Pelfrey. The Astros are hoping to have Gattis ready to catch in the near future to increase lineup flexibility.