Canha (hand) is starting in center field and batting sixth Friday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Canha was held out of Thursday's matchup after injuring his hand during Wednesday's clash, but he'll be ready to roll for the second game of the series. He's batting .237 with four RBI over his last 10 games.

Canha won't play Thursday against the Astros due to left hand soreness, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Canha reportedly suffered the injury Wednesday while making a catch at the wall, so he'll be held out Thursday as a precaution. Skipper Bob Melvin is optimistic that Canha will be ready to roll Friday, however.

Canha is not starting Thursday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Canha will head to the bench for what appears to be a routine day off as Chad Pinder picks up a start in center field in his stead. Through 11 games this month, Canha is slashing .293/.408/.366 with two stolen bases and a 34.7 percent strikeout rate.

Canha went 2-for-3 with two walks and a run in a win over the White Sox on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Canha now sports a career-high .381 on-base percentage as he continues to draw walks at a career-best 13.9 percent clip. The veteran also sports his stingiest strikeout rate (20.6 percent) since his rookie campaign in 2015 and has equaled his personal high-water mark in home runs (17) as well.

Canha went 2-for-5 with a two-RBI single in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Canha did his damage early on, with the two-run single coming in the first inning. He also singled in the third inning, but he was unable to come around both times. Canha has been strong lately, going 11-for-36 with a homer, four RBI, four runs scored and two steals in his last 10 games.

Canha, who went 3-for-3 with a double, a walk, two stolen bases and a run in a win over the Brewers on Thursday, currently sports career bests in on-base percentage (.382) and slugging percentage (.530).

EDGE Analysis

Canha's line Thursday serves as a fitting representation of the well-balanced contributions he's capable of bringing to the table. The veteran's .254 average isn't noteworthy, although it too equals a high-water mark for Canha. However, the other aforementioned components of his slash line, along with his career-high 14.1 percent walk rate and .276 ISO, have been of benefit to fantasy managers. Canha is also equaling his career bests in home runs (17) and strikeout rate (19.8 percent), so it's been a banner year all the way around for the 30-year-old.

Canha went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Canha opened the scoring with his blast in the second inning off Rangers starter Adrian Sampson. Canha also got on base when he was hit by a pitch in the fourth inning. The designated hitter has hit safely in eight of his last 10 games, hitting .250 (9-for-36) with two homers, five runs scored and five RBI in that span. He's batting .253/.383/.544 with 17 homers in 73 games this season, but he has seen consistent playing time throughout July.

Canha went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a double in a loss to the Rangers on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran has given his season average a nice 15-point boost to .251 during July, a month in which his contributions include nine extra-base hits (three doubles, one triple, five home runs), nine RBI and 12 runs. Canha continues to enjoy an everyday role while logging time at first base, all three outfield spots and designated hitter, and both his current .378 on-base percentage and .530 slugging percentage represent career bests.

Canha went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Saturday against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Canha took Zack Littell deep in the seventh inning to record his 16th home run of the season. He continues to take advantage of regular playing time in the absence of Stephen Piscotty (knee), collecting at least one hit in eight of his last 10 contests. He now has a .255/.386/.557 line across 236 plate appearances for the season.

Canha went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs Wednesday against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Canha homered in consecutive plate appearances -- once in the fourth inning followed by another in the sixth frame. He now has 15 long balls on the season and has recorded multi-hit games in four of his five starts since the All-Star break. That's boosted his line to .254/.386/.558 across 223 plate appearances for the campaign. He should continue to see regular playing time so long as Stephen Piscotty (knee) remains sidelined.