The Astros optioned Hensley to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Jose Altuve (thumb) returning from the 10-day injured list Friday, the struggling Hensley will serve as Houston's roster casualty. Through 86 plate appearances, Hensley holds just a .403 OPS and has struck out 32 times (37.2%). The 27-year-old utility man slashed .298/.420/.478 in Triple-A last season, so perhaps he will be able to find his swing again in the minors.