Gattis is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

It's a bit puzzling that Gattis is sitting Thursday for the second day in a row after making his season debut Tuesday, but it seems that manager A.J. Hinch is simply easing him back into action, and is avoiding using him against tough right-handers in Yordano Ventura and Ian Kennedy. Preston Tucker will serve as the Astros' designated hitter Thursday.