Gattis started for the first time in six games and went 1-for-5 in Monday's 16-2 win over the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Part of Gattis' absence from the starting lineup was due to Houston playing in a National League city over the weekend, but the designated hitter/catcher has earned his downtime, batting just .187 for the season. Manager A.J. Hinch told Hunter Atkins of the Houston Chronicle that for Gattis to continue to get consistent at-bats at DH, there needs to be more production. As such, the manager has started to spread out DH opportunities among others, which takes playing time away from Gattis.