Straw entered Monday's game after George Springer was removed due to an elbow injury. He went 1-for-1 with a double, two RBI and a run scored in an 11-4 win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Springer was plunked by a pitch on the elbow during the sixth inning and was removed from game. Straw entered as a pinch runner and scored a run, then roped a two-run double an inning later. With a doubleheader scheduled Tuesday and Springer unlikely to play, Straw is in line for two-games worth of plate appearances.

Straw went 2-for-3 with an RBI double, a stolen base and a walk in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

The speedy Straw reached on an infield single and stole second in the second inning. In the sixth, he plated Taylor Jones with a double. Straw attempted another steal in the eighth, but he was caught that time. He's now 5-for-7 in stolen base attempts, to go with four RBI and three runs scored across 49 plate appearances.

Straw was a late addition to the starting lineup Tuesday after George Springer (wrist) was scratched. He went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and an RBI in a 2-1 win over Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Straw's addition was quite fortuitous as he delivered the game-winning run in the bottom of the 11th inning. It was the third RBI for Straw, who is batting .167 with a .389 OPS over 45 plate appearances. With Springer's wrist acting up and Michael Brantley (quadriceps) on the injured list, Straw may get a steady stream of at-bats in the short term as an outfielder.

Straw is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.

EDGE Analysis

Prior to the series with Seattle, Straw had started in center field in the Astros' preceding six contests, but he'll likely be on the bench on a more permanent basis moving forward now that George Springer has been able to move past a wrist injury. Straw should still rank as manager Dusty Baker's preferred pinch-running option off the bench, but his lack of consistent at-bats will make it tough to roster him outside of AL-only formats.

Straw started in place of the injured George Springer (wrist) in Friday's extra-innings loss to the Athletics. He went 1-for-5 and batted eighth.

EDGE Analysis

Springer received good news Friday when an MRI revealed he did not suffer a fracture. Houston manager Dusty Baker described Springer as day-to-day but did not offer any hints to his availability for the weekend. That means Straw may remain a starter in center field until Springer is ready to resume action.

Straw entered Thursday's game for an injured George Springer, who left with a strained wrist. He went 0-for-1.

EDGE Analysis

Springer sustained the wrist strain in the fourth inning when he laid out to snare a line drive. He stayed in the game but eventually was removed in the seventh. Houston manager Dusty Baker was not optimistic about Springer's availability for Friday's series opener in Oakland, according to Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle, so Straw could enter the lineup in center field. He has three stolen bases in just 12 plate appearances, so there's always a chance Straw provides value as a fill-in.

Straw went 1-for-5 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 4-2 extra-innings loss to the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Straw started in center field in place of George Springer, who has a sore knee and entered the game 1-for-20 overall. Springer, who entered as a pinch hitter during Wednesday's game, gets the benefit of a team day off Thursday and could return in time for Friday's series opener in Los Angeles against the Dodgers. Straw's biggest asset is his speed, which could be a factor for fantasy teams if he were to receive more consistent playing time.

Straw is starting in center field and batting eighth Wednesday against the Dodgers in place of George Springer (knee soreness), Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Straw, who is probably the fastest player on the team, had not made his season debut due to a hamstring issue, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. It's good to know there was a reason for his absence, as he seemed poised for a super utility role this season. If Springer needs more than Wednesday and Thursday (scheduled off day) off, Straw could continue to start in center field.

Straw is starting in center field and leading off in Sunday's intrasquad game, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

He had been absent from camp for almost a week as he awaited the results of a COVID-19 test, but he presumably tested negative and is back in game action. Straw should serve in a super utility role this season and could be a solid source of steals, batting average and on-base percentage on a part-time basis.

Straw was unable to participate in Tuesday's workout while awaiting COVID-19 test results, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barring a positive result, Straw is expected to be part of the Astros' 30-man active roster on Opening Day next week.