J.P. Howell (gout) is available for Friday's game against the Astros. Howell missed Wednesday's game after being diagnosed with gout in his left foot. "You've got to just medicate it and maybe change your diet," said Rays manager Joe Maddon. "Not knowing what it is just plays on your mind. Now that we have definition, he feels a lot better about it." Howell, 28, has a 9.35 ERA and 7/4 K/BB over 8 2/3 innings this season.