Gattis may catch in a game in the next 7-to-10 days, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. "The next step is to get him in some games," manager A.J. Hinch said. "The only uncomfortable part for me is having him do it at the major league level, having not done it for a year."

EDGE Analysis

Gattis last stepped behind the plate on Sept. 28, 2014 as a member of the Braves. In the following offseason, he was dealt to the Astros, who opted to use him at designated hitter and occasionally in left field. After four appearances this season, he's slashing a measly .167/.167/.167, so Hinch may want Gattis to get into the swing of things at the plate before experimenting with his positional versatility. In the meantime, expect Erik Kratz to spell Jason Castro whenever the latter requires a respite.