Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Wed 6/26/24 1:51 PM

Loperfido will start in right field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Loperfido will stick in the starting nine for a fifth straight game after going 4-for-13 with two doubles, one walk, two RBI, one stolen base and one run through his first four games since receiving a call-up from Triple-A Sugar Land. Houston has room in its everyday outfield for both Loperfido and Chas McCormick for the moment, but one of the two will likely lose out on playing time once Kyle Tucker (shin) makes his return from the 10-day injured list, perhaps as soon as next week.

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Sat 6/22/24 8:07 AM

Loperfido went 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored and two RBI in Friday's win over Baltimore.
EDGE Analysis
Loperfido was recalled from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday and made his first MLB appearance since June 10. He wasted no time making an impact, singling on the second pitch he saw in his first at-bat and later coming around to score. He'd add a pair of RBI doubles during Houston's monster nine-run sixth inning. Loperfido is forcing his way into more playing time at the top level with his consistent success. He's slashing .372/.413/.512 through his first 16 career MLB games.

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Fri 6/21/24 3:56 PM

The Astros recalled Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Loperfido has hit .333/.381/.436 with one homer and one steal in 15 games with the Astros, although that's come with a 39.5 percent strikeout rate. All of Loperfido's action in the minors lately has come in the outfield, so that figures to be his best path to playing time right now with the big club. He has also been used some at first base.

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Fri 6/21/24 11:37 AM

The Astros will recall Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Friday's game against the Orioles, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's not yet clear what the corresponding roster move will be. Loperfido has slashed .272/.365/.568 with 13 home runs and nine stolen bases this season with Sugar Land and has hit .333/.381/.436 with one homer and one steal in 15 games with the Astros. Contact has been an issue at both spots, as he had a 28 percent strikeout rate at Sugar Land and a 39.5 percent strikeout rate in Houston. His power and speed potential is real, however. Loperfido played only center field during his most recent stint in the minors, so while he does have some experience at first base, the Astros seem to still be viewing him mostly as an option in the outfield.

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Tue 6/11/24 6:22 PM

The Astros optioned Loperfido to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Astros recalled Cesar Salazar on Tuesday to provide depth at catcher following Yainer Diaz's finger injury, and Loperfido will end up as the odd man out. The 25-year-old outfielder has performed well during his time in Houston, slashing .333/.381/.436 with five RBI in 43 plate appearances. However, a speedy return to the majors is not likely for Loperfido, with Kyle Tucker (shin) aiming to return from the IL on Friday.

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Tue 6/11/24 10:41 AM

Loperfido is expected to be optioned from Triple-A Sugar Land prior to Tuesday's game in San Francisco, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 in Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Loperfido was just recalled this past Friday when Kyle Tucker (shin) went on the 10-day injured list, but the former looks set to return to the minors without having received a plate appearance during his latest stint in the big leagues. Cesar Salazar is expected to be called up from Triple-A Sugar Land to provide protection at catcher while

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Sat 6/8/24 12:41 AM

The Astros recalled Loperfido from Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kyle Tucker landed on the injured list earlier Friday due to a bruised shin, so Loperfido will return to Houston to fill the opening in the Astros' outfield group. The 25-year-old played in 14 games for the Astros earlier in the season, slashing .333/.381/.436 with five RBI through 43 plate appearances before being sent back down May 26. He'll likely start often against right-handed pitchers while filling in for Tucker.

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Sun 5/26/24 9:51 PM

Loperfido was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land after Sunday's 5-2 win over the Athletics, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
EDGE Analysis
Loperfido will head back to Sugar Land after being called up April 30, producing a .333 average with one home run, five RBI, four runs scored and a stolen base over 39 at-bats in 14 contests with Houston. Veteran first baseman Jose Abreu is set to be called up Monday, replacing the 25-year-old on the major-league roster with the Astros. Considering how well he played in limited action in the big leagues, Loperfido will likely be back with Houston relatively soon.

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Wed 5/22/24 12:43 PM

Loperfido is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
With Jake Meyers and Jon Singleton having seemingly settled into full-time roles at center field and first base, respectively, and with left fielder Chas McCormick returning from the injured list Tuesday, Loperfido's time with the big club could soon come to an end now that his avenues to regular at-bats are starting to become more closed off. Loperfido has started just once in the Astros' last five games.

Joey Loperfido
OF TOR
Sat 5/18/24 3:16 PM

Loperfido is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Brewers, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Loperfido will get a breather after he went 2-for-8 with a two-run home run over the last three contests. Mauricio Dubon will replace him in left field and bat ninth against Milwaukee.