Gattis is not in the starting lineup for the Astros on Friday, Angel Verdejo Jr. of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jason Castro will get the start behind home plate and Jose Altuve will serve as the designated hitter for the Astros as they take on right-hander Daniel Mengden and the Oakland Athletics on Friday. This will be the first time since July 1 that Gattis has not been in the starting lineup for Houston. Over the past 10 games, Gattis is hitting .219 with two home runs and five RBI in 32 at-bats. Expect him back in the starting lineup on Saturday.