Updating a previous report, Straw is excluded from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Colorado due to side effects from a second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine he received earlier this week, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dusty Baker said Straw first experienced the side effects in Tuesday's 6-2 loss, when he finished 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and uncharacteristically failed to flag down a C.J. Cron fly ball that went for a run-scoring double. The Astros aren't placing Straw on the COVID-19 injured list, so the team is seemingly hopeful that he'll be ready to go for the four-game series with the Angels this weekend after getting Wednesday off. Chas McCormick replaces Straw as the Astros' center fielder and leadoff man for the series finale in Colorado.

Straw is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rockies, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

A day after starting in center field and hitting leadoff for the Astros, Straw will cede both duties to Chas McCormick in the series finale in Colorado. After going hitless with two strikeouts in four at-bats during Tuesday's 6-2 loss, Straw is now slashing .200/.262/.200 through 61 plate appearances on the season. He could be in danger of falling into a timeshare in center with McCormick, if not losing the starting job outright.

Straw batted ninth and went 2-for-4 in Saturday's 1-0 win over the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Straw batted leadoff the first two games following the team placing Jose Altuve on the COVID-19 protocols list, but he was back to the bottom third of the order with Kyle Tucker atop the lineup. Houston manager Dusty Baker will likely juggle the lineup over the course of the next week, as Altuve and the others are not expected back until Thursday at the earliest.

Straw will start in center field and lead off Wednesday against the Tigers, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Regular leadoff hitter Jose Altuve was one of five Astros position players placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, so Straw will get the opportunity to handle table-setting duties for Houston for the first time this season. It's unknown how much time Altuve or any of the other four players placed on the COVID-19 IL might need to clear MLB's health and safety protocols, so Straw could make for an intriguing speculative pickup for fantasy managers looking for a boost in stolen bases and runs. While hitting out of the bottom third of Houston's lineup in each of the club's first 11 games, Straw has already collected three steals in four attempts.

Straw went 0-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Straw put himself in scoring position with a seventh-inning steal and came home on Jose Altuve's double. The swipe was Straw's second in three attempts.

Straw went 1-for-3 with two RBI and a stolen base in Thursday's 6-2 win over Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Straw's speed is his greatest asset, and he'll need to reach base consistently for fantasy managers to cash in on it. He's reached base safely in six straight contests, including five times via the walk, and has a .357 on-base percentage to start the season. If he maintains the high OBPand continues to take walks, Straw could make a big impact in steals.

Straw batted eighth and went 1-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Straw has reached base safely in five of the first six games, a stretch that includes five walks, but he's been a forgotten member in the productive Astros lineup. When he's started games, Straw has batted eighth and overall is hitting .200 (4-for-20) with no extra-base hits and one RBI. He hasn't been much of a replacement for the departed George Springer, but his limited production hasn't hurt the team. Houston can get by with his defense and middling production for now.

Straw cleared all COVID-19 protocols Tuesday and will be able to travel to Oakland with the Astros ahead of Thursday's season opener versus the Athletics, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Straw missed the final three days of Astros camp while embedded in the protocol, but due to the brevity of his absence, he should be ready to go for Opening Day without any restrictions. He's expected to serve as the Astros' everyday center fielder, likely batting eighth or ninth in most games.

Straw was removed from the lineup Saturday against the Mets due to health and safety protocols, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Straw's absence is seemingly related to COVID-19, though it's not clear that he has the virus himself, with Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reporting that he's out due to contact tracing. If he's able to clear the protocols soon, he may not miss Opening Day. If he does miss time, Chas McCormick or Jose Siri could earn a temporary starting role in center.

Straw did not start Saturday's game against the Mets despite being listed in the lineup and on the scoreboard as the starter, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Straw appears to have been a last-minute scratch, though the reason for the change has not yet been revealed. Anything more than a minor injury five days before Opening Day would likely send him to the injured list to start the year, potentially opening up starts for Chas McCormick or non-roster invitee Jose Siri, who started in his place Saturday.