Butera will start at catcher and bat ninth Wednesday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Butera has seemed to emerge as the Angels' preferred option behind the plate since he was acquired from the Rangers on May 7. He'll be catching for the fourth time in six games while Kurt Suzuki resides on the bench. Opportunities will become more scarce for both Butera and Suzuki whenver No. 1 backstop Max Stassi (concussion) is reinstated from the 7-day injured list.