Schoop went 2-for-4 with his seventh home run of the year, a run scored and three RBI in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Schoop has been on a bit of a tear of late and has homered in two of his last four games to raise his triple-slash line to a respectable .275/.326/.479 with 22 RBI and 23 runs scored in 184 plate appearances. The 25-year-old should continue to be a solid source of power from the second base position in a potent Baltimore lineup.

Schoop went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Thursday's loss to Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

The second baseman's last round tripper was April 25, and he sported an underwhelming .264/.327/.363 slash line with just six RBI during that 24-game drought. Despite the slump, Schoop still boasts a .462 slugging percentage and .335 wOBA this season, and he hit 25 long flies in 2016. Wednesday's blast might be the starting point of a power outburst.

Schoop will play second base and lead off Sunday against the Blue Jays, Brittany Ghiroli of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schoop is atop the lineup for the second time in three games with Seth Smith, who had typically been serving as the Orioles' leadoff hitter against right-handed pitching, sitting out on both occasions. Smith ended up missing Friday's game after being hit in the face by a foul ball a day earlier and seems to be out Sunday for rest purposes, so it's not expected that Schoop will stick around long as the Orioles' primary table setter.

Schoop (hamstring) will start at second base and bat sixth Wednesday against the Tigers, Jon Meoli of The Baltimore Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schoop exited late in Tuesday's contest after experiencing some cramping in his right hamstring, but after going through some sprints in the outfield during batting practices, the Orioles were comfortable keeping him in in the lineup for the fifth day in a row. With a .276/.326/.472 batting line on the season and both his walk and strikeout rates trending in positive directions, Schoop has been able to build on his 2016 breakout through the first month and a half.

Schoop (hand) is batting seventh and playing second base Monday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Schoop went through pregame workouts without a hitch, clearing the way for him to return to the starting lineup after being held out of the last two games. The 25-year-old will look to pick up where he left off before the injury, as he was slashing .296/.339/.510 with five homers and 17 RBI through 28 games (98 at-bats).

Manager Buck Showalter is optimistic Schoop (hand) can return to the lineup Sunday against the Nationals, Roch Kubatko of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schoop is sitting his second consecutive game Sunday after being hit in the hand with a pitch in Friday's contest. There's still some swelling in the hand, but it sounds like Schoop will be back in the lineup as soon as that subsides.

Schoop (hand) remains out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Schoop was struck in the hand with a pitch in Friday's game, and the ailment has now cost him two consecutive starts. Fortunately the X-rays came back negative, so consider Schoop day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener against the Nationals. In the meantime, Ryan Flaherty will make his second straight start at the keystone.

Schoop, who is out of Saturday's lineup, hurt his palm when he was hit by a pitch in Friday's game, PressBoxonline.com's Rich Dubroff reports.

EDGE Analysis

His palm is swelling and while he wants to play, the Orioles will opt to give him at least one game off. X-rays were negative, according to the Baltimore Sun's Jon Meoli, so Schoop should be considered day-to-day. Ryan Flaherty is getting the start at the keystone in his stead.

Schoop is not in the lineup Saturday against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Schoop will take a seat Saturday after starting in 190 consecutive games. He was hit by a pitch on the hand Friday, though he was able to finish the contest, so it appears his absence from the lineup is precautionary. Ryan Flaherty will get the start at second base in his stead.

Over 89 plate appearances in the season's first month, Schoop hit .288/.326/.538 with five home runs, 16 RBI and 11 runs.

EDGE Analysis

In three of his four MLB seasons, the second baseman has logged 80-plus plate appearances during the campaign's opening month. Schoop's 2017 numbers have him out of the gate quicker than ever before. That said, the 25-year-old could certainly be in for a career year, one that may push Schoop into the elite class of second baseman.